About BioHubNet

Building Canada’s biomanufacturing talent pipeline.

BioHubNet is an immersive talent development program aimed at producing industry-ready highly qualified personnel through comprehensive training initiatives with deep industry engagement.

How the network works

Training with real industry pull.

BioHubNet delivers state-of-the-art training crucial for Canada’s future in biomanufacturing and pandemic preparedness. The model combines industry-led credentialed training, experiential learning through internships and residencies, and commercialization support.

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Precision intervention

Training that helps HQP understand advanced therapeutic and diagnostic approaches.

02

Process innovation

Applied skills for biomanufacturing, scale-up, quality, regulatory fluency and translational practice.

03

Health intelligence

Strategic thinking for advanced infrastructure, data-informed research and pandemic preparedness.

Vision

Advance a diverse life sciences workforce.

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.

Mission

Equip trainees to drive innovation.

BioHubNet develops highly qualified personnel for the biomanufacturing sector through industry-relevant training, hands-on experiential learning and commercialization support across strategic partnerships.

Impact

Federal investment for biomanufacturing talent.

BioHubNet received federal support to address highly qualified personnel shortages and strengthen Canada's biomanufacturing capacity.

$18.9MSecured from CBRF and BRIF to tackle workforce shortages.
$72MPart of HI3, a broader initiative enhancing biomanufacturing capacity.
1,000Skilled workers being developed through diverse training programs.
26Organizations partnering across colleges, universities, and biotech firms.

Leadership

Scientific and program leadership.

Portrait of Molly Shoichet

Molly Shoichet

Scientific Director

University Professor | Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry | Donnelly Centre | University of Toronto

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Gilbert Walker

Scientific Co-Director

Professor | Department of Chemistry | Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories | University of Toronto

Portrait of Darius Rackus

Darius Rackus

Scientific Co-Director

Associate Professor | Department of Chemistry and Biology | Toronto Metropolitan University

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Yoo Jin Park

Director

BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto

Portrait of Akshita Vincent

Akshita Vincent

Director, Strategy & Partnerships

PRiME | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto

Program Team

People moving the programs forward.

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Ruilin Yuan

Marketing & Communications

BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto

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Alison Stirling

Business Officer

BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto

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Epshita Islam

Advanced Skills Development Lead - ENGAGE

BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto

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Yeseul Lee

Advanced Skills Development Lead - EXPERIENCE

BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto

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Roshni Christo

Program Coordinator

BioHubNet | Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | University of Toronto

Work with BioHubNet

A connected route into biomanufacturing talent development.

Talk to us about training, experiential learning, commercialization support, mentorship or partnership opportunities.