Conference Venue

In 1987, the University of British Columbia made a bold investment in the future by establishing Canada's first interdisciplinary biotechnology unit. Under the visionary leadership of Dr. Michael Smith, the UBC Biotechnology Laboratory was created and a gifted team of young scientists were recruited. In 2004, the Biotechnology Laboratory was renamed the Michael Smith Laboratories in honour of the founding Director.

Located in the heart of the UBC campus, the Michael Smith Laboratories is a testament to the vision of its founding Director, Dr. Michael Smith. Under his leadership, a gifted team of young scientists were recruited. These scientists have gone on to develop internationally renowned programs of research and training. The second and third floors of the new building are dedicated to the research facilities of the former Biotechnology Laboratory. The Stewart and Marilyn Blusson Education Forum is located on the ground floor and is open to the public.

CSCBC 2009 will be hosted by the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, BC.

The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC is one of the largest universities in Canada and oldest in the province. Incorporated by the provincial government in 1908, UBC admitted its first students in 1915 and moved to its present Point Grey location in 1925.

Our People

Exceptional people come to UBC. Some of the world's most exciting scientists, artists, adventurers, entrepreneurs, humanitarians and intellectual leaders join together in our academic community

Our Research

Our Research. UBC is a research powerhouse. Our Faculties earned more than $485 million in research awards in 2005, and UBC researchers file over 200 patents a year. Many programs have state-of-art new buildings and facilities. As one of the most innovative and research-intensive universities in North America, UBC offers an academic and research environment that fosters discovery, inquiry and a deep belief in service to society.

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UBC has a passionate vision for preparing exceptional global citizens and promoting a civil and sustainable society. Our students are a crucial element of promoting and living these values in our University community.And if you are from outside Canada, you probably already have a positive impression of our country—a peaceful, progressive society that welcomes all ethnicities, nationalities, and creeds into its cultural fabric.