Global Biotech Week 2021 
Saskatchewan Events

Thank you to everyone who helped to make Global Biotech Week 2021 in Saskatchewan a success!

Scroll down to find videos from this year's events, including Café Scientifique with Dr. Kate Congreves, Mike Fata's Mentoring Lunch & Learn, Grow Your Business with Genomics, as well as the Startupville podcast.

Also, check out the infographics and crossword puzzle at the bottom of this page, and last year's webinars. 

Biotech, Science & Art: A Collaboration with Nuit Blanche!

Saturday September 25th
​River Landing, Saskatoon
Like science, art involves curiosity and exploration of an idea brought to fruition from hard work and dedication. 
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This year Global Biotech Week Sask is partnering with Nuit Blanche, a free, night-time arts festival that showcases and celebrates art and culture. This exciting collaboration of science and art will feature Regina artist, Karlie King whose work is inspired by Saskatoon berries. This event takes place at River Landing, downtown Saskatoon.

Download Karlie King's Bio and Artist Statement

Supported by 
The Canadian Light Source
​Ag-West Bio
​Global Institute for Food Security
​Genome Prairie
NRGene
​Crop Development Centre

A Mentoring
​Lunch 'n Learn 

Monday, September 27th
12 noon - 1:00 pm CST
Presentation by Mike Fata
​Join Ag-West Bio for a Lunch 'n Learn with Mike Fata, founder, past chairmen and CEO of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods. Mike will share tips and lessons learned for early-stage companies, as well as highlighting trends and investment perspectives. 
Read Mike's Bio
Supported by
Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre
Innovation Place
​Global Institute for Food Security
​Canadian Light Source

Agriculture in the Classroom: Classroom DNA 

Starting Monday, September 27th
Teachers are invited to register their classrooms to receive an engaging, hands-on learning kit that explores bioscience in a fun way and meets curricular outcomes. This resource includes a lesson plan and materials for a hands-on activity and an electronic presentation exploring bioscience in an agricultural context. Registered classrooms have the option to participate in a live presentation delivered by a local bioscientist.
Contact Susan Jorgensen, susan@aitc.sk.ca for more information.

​Learn More

Supported by
Agriculture in the Classroom SK
​Ag-West Bio
​Global Institute for Food Security
​Genome Prairie
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​Café Sci: Global Biotech Week Edition

Tuesday, September 28th
7:30 - 8:45 pm CST
​Online
Supported by
Café Scientifique
Ag-West Bio
​Global Institute for Food Security
​Innovation Place
​The College of Agriculture and Bioresources
​Crop Development Centre
Balancing acts for
a sustainable food future 
Dr. Kate Congreves
Assistant Professor at the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, University of Saskatchewan 

Climate change is destabilizing the natural processes that support large-scale agriculture, so how do we adapt and move towards a sustainable food future? 

Café Sci is hosted by Dr. Julia Boughner. 
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Bioscience in Saskatchewan: Video Challenge Launch 
Students in grade 6 to 12 are invited to get creative to explain a a bioscience concept (agriculture, biotechnology, vaccines, animal and human health, etc.) by making a one-minute video.
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​Learn More
Supported by
Innovation Place
​Ag-West Bio
​Global Institute for Food Security
​​The College of Agriculture and Bioresources
Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)
​Genome Prairie

Startupville Podcast: 
​The Biotech Week Edition

This special Global Biotech Week edition of the Startupville Podcast is brought to you by Innovation Place and Martin Charlton Communications. 
Jay Robinson (Global Agri-Food Advancement Partnership) - 01:17
Conrad Nixon (Back to Your Roots) -  19:19
Rob Henderson (BioTalent Canada) - 34:30

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

Hosted by
Innovation Place & Martin Charlton Communications

Supported by
Ag-West Bio 
​Global Institute for Food Security
​The Canadian Light Source
BioTalent Canada
​NRGene
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Grow your Business with Genomics

Wednesday, September 29th
3:30 - 4:30 pm CST (Networking to follow)
Boffins Event Centre and online
Genomics has revolutionized all sectors around the globe. It is key to management of the COVID pandemic and has helped Saskatchewan become a leader in crop and livestock innovation.

Join us for this Ag-West Boffins Innovation Series event to learn more about genomics applications for crop and livestock innovation, and about Genome360 – Genome Prairie’s program that aims to support the adoption of genomics to increase business competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability. Hear about the lived experiences and benefits of early adopters of genomics in Agribusiness in Saskatchewan.

SPEAKERS:
Genomics in the Crop Industry: 
Carl Potts - Executive Director, Saskatchewan Pulse Growers
Dr. Sean Walkowiak - Research Scientist, Canadian Grain Commission

Genomics in the livestock Industry: 
Cheryl Waldner - NSERC/BCRC Industrial Research Chair in One Health and Production-Limiting Diseases 
Genome Prairie - Genome 360 Saskatchewan

*Note that there is a limit of 30 people for the in-person event at Boffins. 

Supported by:
Ag-West Bio
Global Institute for Food Security
​NRGene
​Crop Development Centre
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Biotech Trivia Night

Friday, October 1st
7:00 pm CST
Louis' Pub, USask and online
​What does DNA stand for? What does it do? What is a GMO? Go ahead and flaunt your knowledge of nucleotides at this fun, free event. Join us in-person at Louis' pub or online for this hybrid trivia night.

Note: You will need to show proof of vaccination at the door to enter Louis. This is a 19+ event

REGISTER
Supported by:
​Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan
Ag-West Bio
​Global Institute for Food Security

Science Videos: Canadian Light Source

Over the past year Canadian Light Source has been creating videos that promote synchrotron research and cool science. For Global Biotech Week, videos about bioscience and agriculture research will be shared on the Global Biotech Week Sask website and social media. 

WATCH NOW​

The Return of Felix the Helix!

Felix is a helix (a double helix, to be precise!) and he's our GBW-Sask mascot. He can be a wily guy and tough to find! Watch for him on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn during Global Biotech Week and enter to win great prizes!
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Science Crossword: Made in Canada
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Calling all science nerds!
Check out this special Global Biotech Week crossword. 

Supported by:
The Canadian Light Source.
Have you ever wondered how much time and money it takes to bring a biotech crop or biocontrol product to market?
​These infographics tell the story. Download and Share!

Bringing a biotech crop​ to market

Bringing a biocontrol product ​or inoculant to market