Archive for 2025

At this week’s World Economic Forum (WEF) annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland, real-time wastewater quality monitoring pioneer, SENTRY Water Monitoring and Control (SENTRYTM), was named a Top 10 Innovator out of almost 300 global water startup applicants. The award is part of the “Tackling Water Pollution Challenge” offered by the WEF’s Innovation Ecosystem, Uplink, and their partner, HCL Group, which aims to find innovative solutions to conserve and restore freshwater ecosystems.

Read the full news release here.

You’re invited to our next BioNetworking session!

This session will feature a presentation and panel discussion about CASTL – Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences’s influence on Prince Edward Island and beyond. The session will open with a case study, followed by a panel of CASTL alumni and PEI Executives who now employ these graduates. A networking lunch will follow the presentation and panel.

📆 Wednesday, January 29, 2025
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
📍 Rodd Charlottetown, Georgian Room

🔗 Register now!

CASTL is pleased to announce the launch of their 2025 Course Catalogue, detailing the complete range of biomanufacturing training options we offer, including:

• Customized training solutions

• Open course dates and locations

• CASTL Online Academy (COA) courses

• Upskilling and reskilling programs

See the full Course Catalogue.

Ottawa, ON – On behalf of the Board of Directors of BIOTECanada, Chairman Oliver Technow is pleased to announce the appointment of Wendy Zatylny as the incoming President & CEO of BIOTECanada, representing the biotechnology ecosystem in Canada.

With extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to innovation, Zatylny will guide the association through a period of unprecedented competition and growth in the sector.

Zatylny will begin her role on January 13 representing BIOTECanada, and host meetings with members at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference and Biotech showcase events in San Francisco.

“We are pleased to welcome Wendy to BIOTECanada,” stated Oliver Technow. “Her experience in leading a national industry association equips her with valuable insights and expertise that will drive BIOTECanada’s ongoing growth and success. Her leadership will be instrumental in strengthening collaboration across the sector and advancing policies that position Canada’s biotechnology ecosystem as a global leader.”

Zatylny brings extensive leadership experience across key sectors of the Canadian economy, including life sciences, logistics, telecommunications, and marine transportation. Her roles with Rx&D, the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, and SBA Communications have equipped her with a strong understanding of industrial and sectoral development on global levels. With expertise in corporate affairs and association management, she is well-prepared to advance BIOTECanada’s mission and support growth in the biotechnology sector.

This transition marks a significant milestone for BIOTECanada as the association continues to champion Canadian biotechnology on the national and global stage. BIOTECanada looks forward to ongoing collaboration with its members, stakeholders, and partners, building on the momentum of recent achievements and driving the sector toward future success.