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Accelerating the Future of Diabetes: Investment, Innovation, and the Path to a Cure
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026
2:00pm to 2:50pm
Part of: Life Sciences Week
Sept.
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Explore how investment and collaboration can help move diabetes discoveries toward new treatments and a cure. Leaders in research, healthcare, philanthropy, and investment discuss ways to connect promising science with the resources needed to advance it.
Explore how investment and collaboration can help move diabetes discoveries toward new treatments and a cure. Leaders in research, healthcare, philanthropy, and investment discuss ways to connect promising science with the resources needed to advance it.
The panel features Jodi Abbott, Melanie Hibbard, and Christian Shuetz, moderated by Gail Stepanik-Keber of the University Hospital Foundation.
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Sept.
21
Life Sciences Week 2026: Official Kick-Off
Monday, Sept. 21
Starts at 10:00am
Queen Elizabeth II BuildingJoin us for the official launch of Life Sciences Week 2026, bringing together Alberta’s political, policy, industry, and academic leaders to spotlight ...
Sept.
21
Life Sciences Campus Reception & Tours
Monday, Sept. 21
Starts at 1:00pm
Edmonton Research ParkTour Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation's facilities at Edmonton Research Park and meet the researchers, companies, and partners developing new health t...
Sept.
22
Breakthroughs at Breakfast: Launching the University of Alberta's Regenerative Medicine Hub
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Starts at 8:00am
Edmonton UnlimitedCelebrate the launch of the University of Alberta's Regenerative Medicine Hub over breakfast and networking.
Sept.
22
YEG Spotlight Day Coffee
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Starts at 8:00am
Edmonton UnlimitedStart YEG Spotlight Day with breakfast and networking among life sciences researchers, innovators, and community partners.
Sept.
22
The Alberta Launchpad: Scaling Canada's Regenerative Medicine Ecosystem Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Starts at 9:00am
Edmonton UnlimitedA panel of national and provincial leaders explores how collaboration can help Alberta's regenerative medicine discoveries reach patients and global ma...
Sept.
22
From Innovation to Real-World Impact: Enabling Market Access Through Partnerships
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Starts at 10:00am
Edmonton UnlimitedHear lessons from an Alberta Innovates and Alberta Blue Cross partnership that helps health innovations move from pilot projects toward adoption.
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