NGBideas
Join Jim Wilson as he sits down with today's leaders in Canadian Life Sciences to talk about their personal journey and what they have learned along the way.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 49
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
S3.E4: Matthew Miller
Join us for an insightful conversation with Matthew Miller, a distinguished scientist and academic leader, as he shares his journey from a small town in Ontario to becoming a key figure in infectious…
S3.E3: Neil Fraser
Join us as we delve into the remarkable career of Neil Fraser, a visionary leader in the Canadian medtech sector. From his early days growing up in a nomadic family to becoming the president of Medtr…
S3.E2: Alison Symington
In this episode of NGBI Ideas, host Jim Wilson sits down with Alison Symington, a key leader in the Ontario life sciences community. Alison shares her journey from the UK to Canada, her academic purs…
S3.E1: Andrew Casey
In this episode of NGBideas, host Jim Wilson sits down with Andrew Casey, the outgoing President and former CEO of Biotech Canada. They discuss Andrew's journey from his early days in Montreal to lea…
Amol Karnick | KA Imaging
July 23rd 2024 – This week we have the privilege of speaking with Amol Karnick, President and CEO of KA Imaging, spun out of the University of Waterloo, Ontario. Amol and his team are developing high…
Karen Mossman | McMaster University
July 2nd 2024 – Join us this week as we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Karen Mossman, a researcher and innovation leader from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Karen previously serve…
Penny Walsh-McGuire | CASTL
June 25th 2024 – We are thrilled to announce that this week we will be welcoming Penny Walsh-McGuire from the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL), based in Charlottetow…
Sarah Howe | St. Joseph's Research Institute
June 18th 2024 – This week, we welcome Sarah Howe, Chief Operating Officer of St. Joseph’s Research Center in Hamilton, Ontario. Join us as we delve into Sarah’s journey, from founding Y-Space at Yor…
Ivy Parks | BD Canada
June 11th 2024 – This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Ivy Parks, President of BD Canada. Ivy's journey began in a customer service role, and over the past 20 years, she has risen throug…
Tom Mikkelsen | Ontario Brain Institute
May 28th 2024 – Join us this week for a conversation with Dr. Tom Mikkelsen, President and Scientific Director of the Ontario Brain Institute in Toronto, Ontario, and Co-Director of the Hermelin Brai…
Nicole Dekort | Medtech Canada
May 22nd 2024 – This week we’re thrilled to welcome Nicole Dekort, President & CEO of Medtech Canada. Join us as we dive into Nicole's journey, from her early days with the Ontario Liberal Party to l…
Raphael Ronen | Sunnybrook Research Institute
May 14th 2024 – Our guest this week is Raphael Ronen, Director of Business Development at Sunnybrook Research Institute. Sunnybrook holds the designation of being recognized as a Centre of Excellence…
Tamara Seales | Seaford Pharmaceuticals
May 7th, 2024 – Join us this week as we welcome Tamara Seales, President of Seaford Pharmaceuticals, a Canadian-made and family-owned business. Founded in 1991 by the Seales family, Seaford Pharmaceu…
Rob Henderson | BioTalent Canada
April 16th 2024 – This week we’re speaking with Rob Henderson, the President and CEO of BioTalent Canada, a national not-for-profit organization headquartered in Ottawa. Since Rob assumed leadership …
Christine Allen | University of Toronto
April 9th 2024 – We welcome professor Christine Allen from the University of Toronto, a renowned figure in drug formulation and development, and a distinguished researcher, industry leader, and entre…
Mark Smithyes | Janus Life Sciences Consulting
April 2nd 2024 - Join us this week as we welcome Mark Smithyes, President of Janus Life Sciences Consulting and National Director of Life Sciences at Delphic Research. With an extensive background in…
Brad Wouters | University Health Network
March 26th 2024 - Our guest this week is Brad Wouters, Executive Vice-President of Science and Research at University Health Network. We appreciate Brad talking about his passion for Medical Biophys…
Dave Smardon | Bioenterprise Canada
Sep 19, 2023 - Our guest this week is Dave Smardon, who is President and CEO of Bioenterprise, Canada's food and Agri tech engine. We are delighted to have Dave talk about his passion for music, his …