Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Symposium

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We are excited to have you join us for our annual showcase of pharmaceutical sciences research! Connect with fellow researchers and research trainees while enjoying podium and poster presentations by our MSc, PhD and postdoctoral trainees. Lunch will be provided for registered attendees. For more information please contact pharmsci.gprs@ubc.ca.

May 1, 2025, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
University Golf Club, 5185 University Blvd., Vancouver

Open program

Program Overview

8:00–8:45 amCheck-in, poster set up, continental breakfast
8:45–8:55 am
Land Acknowledgement
 
Welcome
Dean Lalitha Raman-Wilms

Opening Remarks
GPRS Organizing Committee Co-Chairs
8:55–9:55 amMSc Student Podium Presentations
9:55–10:20 amCoffee Break and Networking
10:20–11:00 amJunior PhD Student Podium Presentations 
11:00–11:20 amCoffee Break and Networking
11:20 am–12:00 pmSenior PhD Student Podium Presentations 
12:00–1:00 pmLunch (provided) and Networking
1:00–2:00 pm
Keynote Speaker 
Dr. Matthew Wright, UBC Pharm Sci BSc (Pharm), MSc, PhD 
Vice-President, DMPK at Arcus Biosciences 
2:00–2:05 pmTransition Break
2:05–2:45 pmPostdoctoral Fellow Podium Presentations
2:45–3:00 pmCoffee Break and Networking
3:00–3:35 pmTrainee Poster Presentations (odd numbers)
3:40–4:15 pmTrainee Poster Presentations (even numbers)
4:15–4:30 pm
Door Prizes
 
Award Ceremony 
Ian Richmond, Senior Regional Manager Manitoba and BC, Fisher Scientific
 
Closing Remarks 
Dr. Thomas Chang, Associate Dean Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

Thank you to our sponsors

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BONG PANG YEE FAMILY

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Vancouver, BC Canada
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