✴︎ Life
Sciences
Sympsosium
April 10,
2026
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Jay Shendure
Professor, Genome Sciences
University of Washington
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Topic TBD
UBC Faculty Speaker
Dr. Freda Miller
Deputy Director, UBC Michael Smith Labs
Professor, Medical Genetics & SBME
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Talk TBD
Student Research
Student speakers account for the majority of programming at LSS, giving trainees the opportunity to share their research, engage with researchers from other disciplines, and establish new multi-disciplinary collaborations.
Panel Discussions
Ask your questions or provide your perspective at our panel discussions of essential topics, such as practices for enhancing our engagement as researchers with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the sciences.
Skills Workshops
Participate in hands-on trainee-focused workshops to develop skills you may use for your own manuscript or presentation preparations
Industry Engagement
Industry sponsors engage directly with potential users for their projects in lively poster sessions
Trainee Research
Discover options for presenting your research at Life Sciences Symposium 2026
- Student researches have multiple options to present at LSS 2026
- Abstract submissions will open in early Spring 2026
Workshops
Explore curated, skills-centred workshops for LSS 2026
- Develop writing, presentation, and graphics skills in an engaging set of workshops
- Learn and engage in conversation about equity, diversity, and inclusion in the sciences
Sponsors
Discover how your company might engage directly with researchers at our symposium
- Sponsorship options including Bronze ($250), Silver ($400), and Gold ($600) levels, all including features on promotional materials and event posters
- Higher tiers feature more presence at the day of the event, with Gold sponsors engaging directly with researchers via booths at our poster session
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
UBC Internal Supporters
Gift Sponsors
Venue Sponsor
