Hosted by: Dr. Michael Hayden, University Killam Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, UBC, Founding Director Emeritus, Senior Scientist, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, UBC
Monday, October 20, 2025 IN-PERSON & ONLINE (Zoom details to follow)
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GAIRDNER NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
2:15 pm – 4:00 pm PST
Venue: Chan 2111 LT, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR);
938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4H4
Dr. Paul Negulescu, PhD
Senior Vice President, Vertex Pharmaceuticals
2025 Canada Gairdner International Award Laureate
“For pioneering research into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the genetic disease cystic fibrosis, leading to the development of transformative drug therapies based on these mechanisms, thereby improving and saving countless lives.’’
Dr. Christian Landry, PhD
Professor of Biology and Biochemistry, Laval University; Canada Research Chair in Cellular Systems and Synthetic Biology
2024 Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award Laureate
“For the development of novel approaches that combine synthetic biology, experimental evolution, and systems biology to address fundamental questions about gene function relevant to health and human disease.”
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For more information, please email jshum@cmmt.ubc.ca or call (604) 875-3823
