January 30, 2023 | Digest No. 332
Women in Life Sciences - Panel Discussion
Join the Burnaby Board of Trade and Life Sciences BC for an engaging panel discussion with top women professionals sharing their experiences, stories, and thoughts on leadership in the life science sector.
Enjoy Lunch and connect with fellow professionals during our networking reception, before the facilitated discussion with our panelists representing a diversity of backgrounds and experiences.
All genders are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Moderator
- Wendy Hurlburt, President & CEO, Life Sciences BC
Speakers
- Jennifer Arntorp, Sr. Director Operations and Site Leader, Corcym
- Dr. Angela Brooks-Wilson, Dean, Faculty of Science, Simon Fraser University
- Beatriz Rodriguez, Director of Manufacturing ISO, STEMCELL Technologies
- Erica Zarkovich, Senior Vice President, Government Markets, LifeLabs
Event Details:
Date: February 2nd, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM PT
Location: Element Metrotown Hotel
5988 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby
Tickets:
BBOT & LSBC members - $69
Non-members - $99
Note: LSBC members must enter the code LSBC at registration to receive the discounted rate.
BPK Skating Social
- When: Friday February 10, 2023 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Where: Kensington Complex - 6159 Curtis Street, Burnaby BC, V5B 4X7
- Admission: Where you pay for admission tell them you are there for the SFU Kinesiology skate. You MUST show your SFU student/staff ID in order for your admission/skate rental to be covered.
Helmets are required for children 12 and under. Children 7 years of age or younger MUST be accompanied on the ice by a person 16 years of age or older on skates.
Get Connect-Ed en Français - Jan. 31
Get Connect Ed – en français is the opportunity to get a comprehensive overview of SFU’s options and possibilities in French. Whether they are interested in learning or improving their French or considering a teaching career in French, your students will have the opportunity to meet all the people that can support them along the way.
We'll be there to answer their questions: student advisors and staff from the Faculty of Education (Undergraduate and Professional Development Program), Department of French, the Office of Francophone and Francophile Affairs, and the representative of the Explore and Odyssey programs.
Free snacks and refreshments will be served.
Open to all undergraduate students. Registration is not required.
Biology Career Night
This career event is an opportunity for SFU Biological Sciences students and any others interested in biology careers to engage with SFU Alumni/professionals in-person through "speed mentoring" to learn more about the diverse career possibilities, adventurous career journeys and tips for success!
Date: Thurs Feb 16, 2023
Time: 5:30 - 7:30:pm
Location: Sci-Space AQ 3146
Speakers/Mentors Include:
- Bendix Hollman, Ministry of Forests -- Tree Seed Centre
- Gaby Jensen, STEMCELL Technologies
- Wei Chun Kua, Solid State Community Industries
- Pau-Lin Ngen, Yourgene Health Canada
- Pavel Ogay, Virogin Biotech
PRESENTED BY: SFU Career & Volunteer Services, Department of Biological Sciences, Co-operative Education and Biology Student Union
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion International Mobility Award (EDI IMA)
Applications for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion International Mobility Award (EDI IMA) are now open! This award is offered by SFU as part of the Global Skills Opportunity program and is funded by the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program.
Awards will be given to multiple undergraduate students, valued at $1000 for virtual programs and from $1000 - $10,000 for in-person international learning opportunities, depending on program duration. A key feature of the award is that you can apply before or after being approved for one of the eligible international learning opportunities.
This award is open to students who meet the eligibility requirements below. Please see the EDI IMA website for full eligibility details. If you are eligible and interested in applying for the EDI IMA, the deadline is Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 11:59 PM (PT) for programs up to Summer 2024.
Award Values:
Virtual programs (1+ weeks): $1,000.00
Short term in-person programs* (1-4 weeks): $1,000.00- $3,000.00
Medium term in-person programs (5-16 weeks): up to $7,000.00
Long term in-person programs (17+ weeks): up to $10,000.00
*For short-term international learning opportunities, you must still be enrolled in a full-time course load to be eligible.
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Wearable Sensor Reliability Study - Participant Recruitment
We are looking for healthy participants aged 19 and older who are free of lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries in the past 3 months to participate in a research study.
The goal of this study is to investigate the reliability of newly developed wearable sensors. In this study, you will be asked to complete several walking, running, and jumping trials to help us test some new wearable devices. Participation will require you to attend a baseline (testing-1), 1-week (testing-2) and 3-month session (tesing-3). The final decision about participation is yours and you can withdraw at any time.
Each session will take no longer than 2 hours.
If you are interested in participating, you can contact us at: mka230@sfu.ca for more details.
Supine-to-stand versus Supine-to-Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP), Cardiovascular/Musculoskeletal Baroreflex Responses (#30001262)
We are looking for healthy, able-bodied participants aged 19-35 years to come to the Aerospace Physiology Laboratory (APL) to undergo supine-to-stand and supine-to-lower body negative pressure (LBNP) testing protocols.
Your participation in this study will involve…
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back and standing on a force platform.
- 1 lab visit (no longer than 1 hour) at SFU’s APL where you will be lying on your back inside a LBNP chamber from below the hips.
Both visits will be measuring heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle activity.
Your contribution helps us improve our understanding if LBNP accurately mimics heart and muscle responses that are seen with quiet standing after laying down.
For more information, please contact APL via email or telephone:
Email: LBNP2022Study@gmail.com
Telephone: 778-255-3904
Neuromotion Physiotherapy Volunteer
Neuromotion Physiotherapy (Surrey location) is recruiting volunteers to help out in their physiotherapy clinic.
We are a neurological disorder specific clinic who strives to re-train functional movement through the clinical application of neuroscientific principles. Based on client-centered goals, we provide expert hands-on treatments, education, and exercises to enable the client to achieve their goals and maximize their physical potential.
What makes us unique is the community atmosphere, wherein staff, clients, and volunteers all work together to help the clients achieve their therapeutic goals. We provide many volunteer opportunities to eager individuals, many of whom are students looking to gain practical experience in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation. We are almost always looking for volunteers to help out in the clinic or in the community (carrying out a safe home exercise program or simply providing companionship).
At Neuromotion we involve volunteers to help the clinic run as smoothly as possible. Our volunteers assist with set-up, tidiness, and are often a useful second pair of hands in treatment. They are always under supervision by a Neuromotion staff member.
We are specifically looking for volunteers to work on Tuesdays (morning and afternoon) Wednesdays (morning and afternoon) and Friday mornings
Location: 10626 City Parkway, Surrey BC
Date: Starting ASAP
If you have any questions feel free to email s.skinner@neuromotionphysio.com
Fraser Health Crisis Line Volunteer Opportunity
Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Why not start now!
The Fraser Health Crisis Line is recruiting volunteers to provide assistance to people in the region who are experiencing emotional distress. No previous experience is needed as extensive training and ongoing support is provided. If you are interested in learning more about this challenging and rewarding opportunity,the first step is to review the information on our website and then attend a Zoom Information Session. Please go to www.options.bc.ca and click on Get Involved -> I Want to Volunteer -> Crisis Line. Here you will find the dates and Zoom links for the up-coming sessions.
Many volunteers report that their Crisis Line experience was significant in helping them reach their educational and/or career goals, including acceptance into Graduate Programs, Policing, Medical School, E-Comm 911, Social Work, Mental Health and related fields. Volunteers also tell us that they find the Crisis Line to be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, as they are truly making a difference.
Scientists developing early Alzheimer's disease detection sensor
Medical Xpress - Jan 18, 2023
Miriam Rosin, BPK professor emeritus is mentioned.
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