Youth Career Seminar – Healthcare Professions “行行出狀元 - 醫療職業知多少講座” 2023
Youth Career Seminar – Healthcare Professions “行行出狀元 - 醫療職業知多少講座” 2023
Sun, May 7, 1:00 PM
Markham Civic Centre • Markham, ON
Free
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Free Weekend Seminars: Healthcare, Technology and Commercialization
By CPAC Foundation
When and where
Date and time
Saturday, November 28, 2015 · 2 - 4:30pm EST
Location
CPAC Conference Hall 4150 Finch Ave. E. Toronto, Ontario M1S 3T9 Canada
Description
Come to join us for a whole afternoon Healthcare, Technology and Commercialization event composed with two consecutive seminars presenting cutting edge healthcare technologies, their applications and trends, followed with a networking opportunity focusing on topics about Commercialization of Healthcare Technology, International cooperation and Chinese Investment in Canadian Innovative Healthcare Technologies.
1. Promises and limitations of Personalized Genomics
Genetics is revolutionizing healthcare. A growing number of new personalized treatments and genomic tests are being approved by the FDA. What should you and your doctor know about genomics to use these tools effectively? Dr. Ruslan Dorfman, Ph.D MBA, is a genetic testing expert and co-founder of Geneyouin. His lecture will provide you with an introduction into basic principles of Pharmacogenetics, and explain benefits and limitations of Genomic Technologies.
Ruslan Dorfman Biography
Dr. Ruslan Dorfman is a genetic testing expert specializing in the pharmacogenetics of chronic pain and genetics of rare diseases. Inspired by direct interactions with Cystic Fibrosis families from all over the world, Dr. Dorfman co-founded Geneyouin to facilitate access to advanced genetic for all Canadians. Dr. Dorfman has thirty peer-reviewed publications on genetics of Cystic Fibrosis.
2. Innovative Tech Trends in Pharma and Healthcare
Implantable electrodes can now restore vision. Your smart phone apps and wearable tech can help you with health maintenance and monitoring a variety of chronic diseases. Technology is disrupting healthcare to empower consumers.Come and share your views on changing the system to include new technology.
Andrew Yoshioka Biography:
Andrew has been involved with the life sciences industry for the past 30 years. He has worked in corporate commercialization roles and built a management consulting start-up positioning companies for investment, partnerships and value growth. He is highly engaged in the regional start-up mentoring culture through multiple volunteering channels.
3. Networking
- Commercialization of Healthcare Technology
- International cooperation
- Chinese Investment in Canadian Innovative Healthcare Technologies
Date and Time: Saturday, November 28, 2015; 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: 4150 Finch Ave E., Toronto, ON M1S 3T9 (Finch Ave. + Midland Ave.). Free Parking.
Seats are limited, Please register early.
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CPAC FoundationAbout CPAC Foundation
The CPAC Foundation is founded in 1999 and is a registered charity that raises funds in support of CPAC’s work within the immigrant community. The CPAC Foundation also has its own education related initiatives.
The Foundation continues to support CPAC in carrying out its mission of helping internationally trained professionals and tradespeople to obtain licenses, find jobs, advance their careers, develop leadership skills, and integrate into Canadian society.
For its own initiatives, the Foundation organizes activities that provide educational information to parents and students. It also provides scholarships and bursaries to secondary and post-secondary students who have demonstrated social responsibility and a determination to pursue academic excellence.
Since 2000, the CPAC Foundation has given out more than 224 scholarships and bursaries with a total value of $278,000. It has also built two schools in poverty and disaster stricken areas in China.