Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science
Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Institute of Biomedical Engineering
University of Toronto, Canada
YSC Events Highlight
Join Our YSC Events(session times subject to change) |
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Monday, July 14, 2025
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| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Science Communication Workshop: Sharing Your Research with Impact Boost Your Science Communication Skills. Science communication is essential for building collaborations, advancing projects, and connecting with diverse audiences. Whether you're presenting to potential investors or sharing your work on social media, strong communication skills can set you apart. Want to level up your skills? Join us for Professional Development Workshop I and learn some strategies to communicate your research with clarity, impact, and confidence. Don’t miss this chance to grow your career and share your science with the world! Chairs: Marwa Sallam, PhD, Brown University Helóisa Athaydes, PhD, Federal University of Minas Gerais Soraia Pinto, PhD, i3S, University of Porto Speakers: Mark Prausnitz, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology Katie Whitehead, PhD, Carnegie Mellon University Samir Mitragrotri, PhD, Wyss Institute at Harvard University |
| 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Unlocking Innovation: A Practical Guide to IP Protection This event will focus on intellectual property (IP) protection, aiming to raise awareness on this topic among early career scientists. Experts from patent offices, academia, and startups will share insights on the timing and process of patenting, avoiding common pitfalls, and identifying patentable innovations. Additionally, the event will explore the topic of early scientific publishing versus patenting, offering guidance on how to decide which approach is best for your work. Through engaging presentations and an interactive panel discussion, participants will gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to navigate the patenting process and protect their scientific breakthroughs. Chairs: Rahaf Mihyar, PhD, RWTH Aachen University Hospital Quim Peña, PhD, RWTH Aachen University Hospital Speakers: Ben Dibling, PhD, Penn Center for Innovation S. Rahima Benhabbour, MSc. PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Paolo Decuzzi, PhD, Italian Institute of Technology |
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 |
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| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | YSC Meet & Greet with a Luminary Sometimes, a single conversation can shape your path. This year’s Meet and Greet with a Luminary features Prof. Twan Lammers, recipient of the 2025 CRS Exceptional Leadership Award by the Young Scientists Committee. Join us for a chance to speak directly with a leading academic and professional in the field. Do you want to learn what decisions shaped his career? Looking for insight to guide your own path? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and gain valuable perspective. Chairs: Antoni Torres, PhD, Institut Químic de Sarrià Hagar Labouta, PhD, University of Toronto Speaker: Twan Lammers, PhD, DSc, RWTH Aachen University Clinic |
| 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM | YSC/FG Networking Event Would you like to meet new people and expand your networking? Join us for a fun-filled evening at our exciting YSC/Focus Groups Networking event. This event will provide you with an amazing opportunity to network with like-minded peers and other luminaries and researchers from around the world. Don’t miss our exciting, fun ice-breaker activities that will help you foster lifetime connections, collaborations and memories. Enjoy fun ice-breaking activities, expand your professional circle, and foster collaborations in a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. Don’t miss this opportunity to network, learn, and create lifelong memories! Chairs: Maria Vivero-Lopez, PhD, University of Nottingham Estee Lee, PhD, Universiti Sains Malaysia Heba Abd-El-Azim, PhD, Harvard University |
| Open during all exhibit hours | Early Career Scientists Meet-Up Station The Meet-Up Station is a dedicated physical space (exhibition booth) designed to bring together CRS early career scientists. It is organized by the YSC in collaboration with early career scientists from the local chapters. The main goals of the Meet-Up Station are to foster connections among early career scientists by providing a space for sharing experiences, exchanging ideas, and informal networking. Additionally, it aims to promote YSC and LC initiatives aimed at early career scientists, including mentoring programs, professional development workshops, scientific workshops, webinars, and networking events. The station will also serve to recruit volunteers from the early career scientist community to support LC activities, advertise YSC/LC events such as webinars and workshops, and encourage the creation of new activities specifically addressing the needs and interests of early career scientists. Furthermore, it aims to facilitate collaboration between Early Career Scientist Committees to enhance collective efforts and opportunities. Lead Onsite: Amy Logan, PhD, Children’s Cancer Institute |
Wednesday, July 16, 2024 |
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| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Mentoring: Moving From One-Size Fits All to Meeting the Individual Needs of Trainees Embark on a journey of growth and guidance at our Mentorship Program Event, where aspiring professionals connect with experienced mentors to unlock their potential and shape their future. This is your chance to chat with top researchers, gain invaluable insights, and get pieces of advice that will help you in your upcoming professional pathway. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience! Chairs: Juan Aparicio-Blanco, PhD, Complutense University of Madrid Sarah Nasr, PhD, University of Maryland Speakers: Maria Kavallaris, PhD, Australian Centre for NanoMedicine, University of New South Wales Cristina Fornaguera, PhD, Institut Químic de Sarrià (IQS) - Universitat Ramon Llull (URL) Alejandro J. Paredes, PhD, Queen's University Belfast Paola Luciani, PhD, University of Bern |
Thursday, July 17, 2025 |
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| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | YSC Chats with Luminaries Need inspiration and guidance from role models in the field of drug delivery ! Join us for speed dating with luminaries over a morning coffee or tea! The Young Scientist Committee is hosting this event to offer a unique opportunity for early career researchers to interact in person with world renowned drug delivery figures and have the chance to learn more about their experiences. This format allows participants to interact closely with each expert, ask questions, and gain insights from a range of perspectives on careers, challenges, and advancements in drug delivery. Chairs: Gulcin Arslan Azizoglu, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology Marwa Sallam, PhD, Brown University Speakers: Maria Alonso, PhD, University of Santiago de Compostela Claus-Michael Lehr, PhD, HIPS - Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland & Saarland University Jean-Christophe Leroux, PhD, ETH Zurich Juliane Nguyen, PhD, UNC at Chapel Hill Charles Wyatt Shields, PhD, University of Colorado Boulder |
| 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM | YSC/Industry Foresight Council (IFC) - Chat with Industry “Turning the Tables: Academia and Industry Join Forces at the IFC/YSC Reverse Round Table Event!" Organized by the Industry Foresight Council (IFC) and the Young Scientist Committee (YSC) of the Controlled Release Society, this dynamic event flips the traditional script. Instead of industry leading the conversation, early-career scientists will pose questions and share insights, fostering a two-way dialogue that bridges the gap between academia and industry. Whether you're a young researcher eager to understand industry expectations or an industry professional keen to tap into fresh academic perspectives, this session promises enriching discussions and networking opportunities. Chairs: Gulcin Arslan Azizoglu, PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology Marwa Sallam, PhD, Brown University Speakers: Stephanie Barrett, PhD, Merck & Co., Inc Manuel Sanchez Felix, PhD, Halozyme Liz Pierson, PhD, Merck & Co., Inc Hunter Chen, PhD, Regeneron |
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Friday, July 18, 2025 |
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| 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | YSC Scientific Workshop Join us for an exciting session that begins with an inspiring keynote by Dr. Laura Ensign, who will share practical insights and lessons from her journey as a young scientist to a leading researcher. The session will then feature dynamic short talks by eight exceptional young scientists. Two awards will be given, one based on an audience poll and the other selected by a jury. So, come, listen, engage, and help celebrate the next generation of scientific leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore groundbreaking ideas and support the next generation of scientists! Chairs: Hagar Labouta, PhD, University of Toronto Soraia Pinto, PhD, i3S, University of Porto Speakers: Laura Ensign, PhD, Johns Hopkins University Oral Abstract Speakers in Full Program |
