BioHubNet
BioHubNet is an immersive talent development program aimed at producing industry-ready highly qualified personnel (HQP) through comprehensive training initiatives with deep industry engagement. BioHubNet is committed to delivering state-of-the-art training crucial for Canada’s future in biomanufacturing and pandemic preparedness. It offers tailored training programs drawing on the collective expertise of academia, industry, hospitals, and the not-for-profit ecosystem.
The core of the BioHubNet model is industry-led and industry-relevant credentialled training to meet the skills needed in the biomanufacturing sector, combined with experiential learning through internships and residencies. BioHubNet provides training to a diverse range of HQP, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research associates, and laboratory technicians, focusing on three key thematic areas: precision intervention, process innovation, and health intelligence.
Through BioHubNet’s training, our HQP gain the skills necessary to operate advanced research infrastructure, conduct cutting-edge research, and think strategically about biomanufacturing and pandemic preparedness.
Direction
Vision
Our vision is to advance Canada’s biomanufacturing talent pipeline by cultivating a diverse workforce of skilled professionals who drive a sustainable biomanufacturing and life sciences ecosystem, accelerating scientific breakthroughs and the commercialization of innovative solutions to address the challenges of tomorrow.
Mission
BioHubNet is dedicated to developing highly qualified personnel (HQP) for the biomanufacturing sector by providing industry-relevant training, hands-on experiential learning, and commercialization support. Through strategic partnerships with academia, industry, and hospitals, we equip our trainees with the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to drive innovation and contribute to the future of Canada’s biomanufacturing and life sciences sector.
Leadership
Scientific Director
University Professor | Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry | Donnelly Centre | University of Toronto
Scientific Co-Director
Professor | Department of Chemistry | Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories | University of Toronto
Scientific Co-Director
Associate Professor | Department of Chemistry and Biology | Toronto Metropolitan University
Director
BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto
Director, Strategy & Partnerships
PRiME | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto
Program Team
Marketing & Communications
BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto
Business Officer
BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto
Advanced Skills Development Lead - ENGAGE
BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto
Advanced Skills Development Lead - EXPERIENCE
BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto
Program Coordinator
BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto
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