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About us

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 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 will provide training to a diverse range of HQP, including clinical associates, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, technicians), focusing on three key thematic areas: precision intervention; process innovation; and health intelligence. 

Through BioHubNet’s training, our HQP will gain the skills necessary to operate advanced research infrastructure, conduct cutting-edge research, and think strategically about biomanufacturing and pandemic preparedness.

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.

 

Team

 

Molly Shoichet

Scientific Director

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

Gilbert Walker

Scientific Co-Director

Professor
Department of Chemistry
Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories
University of Toronto

Darius Rackus

Scientific Co-Director

Assistant Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biology
Toronto Metropolitan University

Yoo Jin Park

Yoo Jin Park

Director

Biomanufacturing Hub Network
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
University of Toronto

Ruilin Yuan

Ruilin Yuan

Marketing & Communications Officer

Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
University of Toronto