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Reinventing graduate biotech education
Biotechnology no longer rewards the lone scientist at the bench. The breakthroughs reshaping healthcare, agriculture, sustainability and pharmaceuticals now move from lab to market through a crowd: scientists, regulators, marketers, investors and communicators, all in the same room.
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Preparing Future Biotech Professionals Through Hands-On Learning
The AMI-LITE liquid handling system is helping students at York University's Markham Campus develop practical skills relevant to research and biotechnology careers. Through hands-on learning, students gain exposure to technologies commonly used across the life sciences sector.
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Biotechnology Students Building Skills Through Experiential Learning
Just one month into their programs, biotechnology students at York University's Markham Campus are already building the skills the sector needs. Our Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (GDB) students will complete an intensive eight-month program that combines coursework and experiential learning.
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YorkU Biotechnology Students Featured in Astellas Pharma's National Intern Day Celebration
Astellas Pharma recently celebrated National Intern Day by recognizing interns who have brought fresh perspectives, curiosity, and enthusiasm to the organization. York University Biotechnology students Loveleen Datta and Marisol John were featured as part of the celebration.
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Unique master’s program opens doors to biotechnology careers
When Ida Fazeli graduated with a bachelor of science in molecular biology, she weighed a decision many students face: whether to continue studies in science, pursue a business degree or enter the workforce and gain the industry experience she craved. York University’s Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) program provided an answer.
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Biotech Employers Engaged with Emerging Biotech Talent
Last week, our campus brought biotech employers together with students from the Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM), the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology, and the Micro credential in Vaccine Production and Quality Assurance to share real world hiring perspectives and build connections.
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Students Gain Insight at Industry and Career Exploration Panel and Networking Session
At the latest Industry and Career Exploration Panel and Networking Session, students heard directly from industry professionals working in vaccine production and biotech, not just about the roles themselves, but how to actually get there after completing their Microcredential or graduate training.
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Capstone Poster Event Showcases Industry‑Engaged Biotech Learning
Last week, our Master of Biotechnology Management and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology Capstone Poster Event showed what’s possible when biotech leaders and graduate students collaborate — offering a glimpse into the future of learning: hands-on, connected, and driven by real-world challenges.
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YorkU Biotech Students Welcome AppArmor Founders for an Energizing Guest Lecture
The founders of AppArmor, Chris Sinkinson and David Sinkinson, truly electrified our Graduate Biotechnology Classroom at York University Markham Campus with their genuine energy, remarkable success story, and generosity in sharing their insights.
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Scott Stirrett Shares Insights from The Uncertainty Advantage with YorkU Biotech Students
We were honored to welcome author and entrepreneur Scott Stirrett (Founder & CEO of Venture for Canada) to our Graduate Biotechnology classroom York University Markham Campus as a guest lecturer.
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From Ideas to Action: YorkU Biotech Students Inspired by Leaders at LSO Forum
Graduate Biotechnology students from York University’s Markham Campus attended Life Sciences Ontario’s Ideas to Action Forum this week. Speakers including Jillian Paul, Paul Woods, Gus Grant, Cate Murray, and Suzanne McGurn shared powerful insights.
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Lindy Forte Brings Market Access Expertise to York University’s Graduate Biotechnology Programs
We had the honor of welcoming Lindy Forte from EVERSANA to our Graduate Biotechnology Programs at York University Markham Campus to share her expertise on Market Access in the Biotechnology sector.
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New MBM and GDB Cohorts Embark on Experiential Biotech Journey at York U Markham Campus
Welcome to our second Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (GDB) cohorts at York University Markham Campus! From classrooms to laboratories to capstone projects to industry internships, these students are training to make their mark on the biotechnology landscape.
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Industry Experts Discussed AI and Biotech Trends with YorkU MBM Students
As York University Markham Campus' Master of Biotechnology Management students approach the completion of their courses in April and prepare for their internships this summer, they had the incredible opportunity last Friday to hear directly from six fantastic industry experts at YSpace, York University in Markham.
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Ontario Genomics Hosts Engaging and Informative Conference on Synthetic Biology Trends
Congratulations Ontario Genomics for a very well organized, engaging and informative conference on the latest trends in synthetic biology in Canada and abroad! This was by far one of the best events I attended in 2024!
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CASTL Team Delivers Introduction to Bioprocessing Course to York University Students
The CASTL team recently had the pleasure of delivering our Introduction to Bioprocessing course to York University – Faculty of Science undergraduate co-op students and York University Markham Campus graduate Master of Biotechnology Management and Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology students.
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Celebrating Innovation and Collaboration in Biotechnology
On November 29, our Biotechnology Graduate Students proudly showcased their exceptional work-integrated-learning projects, which they diligently developed throughout the semester.
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York University’s Markham Campus puts experiential education at forefront with unique biotechnology programs
York University’s new Markham Campus is prioritizing experiential education, particularly through its innovative biotechnology programs.
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Markham Campus prioritizing experiential education with unique biotechnology programs
With York University's new Markham Campus now open, the campus is prioritizing opportunities that demonstrate York's leadership experiential education (EE), which is increasingly a focus in Canada’s halls of higher learning.
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New funding supports training in vaccine production at York U
Thanks to new funding from the Ontario Ministry of Colleges & Universities, the Faculty of Science is launching a new micro-credential in Vaccine Production and Quality Assurance in Winter 2025 at York University’s Markham Campus.
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Faculty of Science responds to industry needs in the chemical and bioeconomy sectors
To meet the changing needs of the chemical and bioeconomy sectors, the Faculty of Science is offering several new educational opportunities to ensure people working in science-related positions have the best possible education to meet evolving industry demands.
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SCOOP: Professor Dennis Raphael has co-edited a new publication titled ‘Science and Biotechnology in Africa: Proceedings of a Conference on Scientific Advancement’
Professor Dennis Raphael has co-edited a new publication titled Science and Biotechnology in Africa: Proceedings of a Conference on Scientific Advancement.
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Found in Translation symposium explores themes of value, biotechnology and cosmopolitanism
The symposium, “Found in Translation: Cosmopolitics and The Value of Biotech,” addressing themes of translation, value, biotechnology and cosmopolitanism, was held at York University.
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Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) Resume Book
The Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) program proudly presents their resume book, highlighting the profiles of the Class of 2025. These passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled individuals are eager to contribute to the workforce through full-time internships beginning in May 2026.
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For more information, please contact our Educational and Employer Partnership Manager, Sara Del Piano, at sdpiano@yorku.ca.
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