Students, Industry, and Government Gather for Global Biotech Week Proclamation with Bioscience Association Manitoba

WINNIPEG, Manitoba--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) marked Global Biotech Week 2025 with a special proclamation ceremony at the Manitoba Legislative Building today. The event brought together students, industry leaders, and government representatives to celebrate Manitoba’s growing contributions to the bioscience sector.

During the ceremony, Manitoba’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and education in bioscience was formally recognized, highlighting the province’s role in advancing healthcare, sustainable agriculture, and environmental solutions. The proclamation serves as a public acknowledgement of the sector’s importance to Manitoba’s economy, research ecosystem, and global impact.

“Today’s proclamation is a celebration of Manitoba’s innovation, expertise, and leadership in the bioscience sector,” said Andrea Ladouceur, President and CEO of BAM. “It’s an opportunity to highlight the work of our members, researchers, and educators, while inspiring students and young professionals to explore careers in biotechnology. We’re proud to showcase the talent and ideas that make Manitoba a hub for bioscience innovation.”

The event included presentations from industry experts, showing student participants the collaborative efforts that drive Manitoba’s bioscience advancements. Students had the opportunity to hear from professionals, learn about career pathways, and see firsthand how research and innovation in the province are making a global impact.

“This proclamation reinforces the importance of supporting and growing Manitoba’s bioscience ecosystem, while encouraging the next generation of leaders to pursue opportunities in this exciting field,” noted Ladouceur.

Global Biotech Week is celebrated across 16 countries, showcasing the transformative power of biotechnology. With Manitoba leading the way in bioscience research and development, BAM remains committed to fostering the growth and advancement of the local industry, while highlighting the global impact of biotech.

For more details on upcoming events during Global Biotech Week, please visit https://globalbiotechweek.ca/

ABOUT BIOSCIENCE ASSOCIATION MANITOBA

Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) is a not-for-profit industry association that enables commercial success for Manitoba’s bioscience companies by acting as a catalyst for innovation, expanding the sector’s skills and workforce development, and leading with one unified voice to create local and global engagement.