Save the Date: Annual Symposium – October 30
We’re excited to announce the BioHubNet Annual Symposium taking place on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Toronto! This main event will feature engaging sessions, expert speakers, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders. This will be a key event bringing together trainees, industry partners, academic leaders, and innovation ecosystem players from across Canada.
In addition, during the week of October 27, we will offer in-person training courses and a company tour. Stay tuned for more details.
BioHubNet Updates
BioHubNet Receives $19 Million in Federal Funding to Address HQP Shortage in Biomanufacturing
- Leadership: Led by Molly Shoichet, Gilbert Walker, and Darius Rackus to drive biomanufacturing talent development.
- Federal Funding: Secured $18.9 million from CBRF and BRIF to tackle workforce shortages.
- National Role: Part of HI3, a $72 million initiative enhancing biomanufacturing capacity.
- Workforce Training: Developing 1,000 skilled workers through diverse training programs.
- Industry Collaboration: Partners with 26 organizations, including colleges and biotech firms.
- Diversity Focus: Committed to supporting underrepresented groups in life sciences.

Partner Updates
PRiME Connaught Global Speaker Series (in partnership with T-CAIREM) presents AI/ML-Driven Precision Aging on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, 1–3 PM at 263 McCaul St., Auditorium.Join keynote speaker Shahar Arzy (HUJI) on Alzheimer’s: From Deterministic Disease to Heterogeneous Disorder, followed by a panel with Michael Brudno, Bradley Buchsbaum, and moderator Allison Sekuler discussing AI/ML’s role in precision aging and cognitive health. Light refreshments provided. Register here.
Partner Institutions

