Information Resources

Information sources for all sectors of the life sciences are listed below:

Overview
News Services
Competitive Intelligence
Information from Industry Canada
Periodicals and Publications
Other Information Sources

Overview

Information is critical for commercializing firms. Technologies in the life sciences industry are constantly evolving, therefore, requiring a significant amount of research to be done by companies to keep abreast of the changing market, regulations, and competitive environment. Responsiveness to current developments can help a commercializing firm achieve an edge over its competitors.

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News Services


CanBiotech
Industry Canada - Life Sciences News Brief
Yahoo! Biotech News
About.com - Biotech/Biomedical

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Competitive Intelligence

Competitive Intelligence Pathfinder

The National Research Council of Canada's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) developed this tool specifically to facilitate the commercialization process for life sciences firms. This resource contains a substantial amount of information on competitors, clinical trials, complementary technologies, scientists, and market research.

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Information from Industry Canada

Biotechnology Clusters

A guide to the Canadian biotechnology industry that lists biotechnology companies by location, sector, and area of activity.

Technology Roadmaps

The technology roadmaps forecast future innovation needs for various sectors, including biopharmaceuticals, bio-resources, and medical imaging. Companies, government, and academia work together to develop these tools, which determine what a specific market will require five to ten years into the future.

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Periodicals and Publications

Biotechnology Information Directory

A virtual library of biotechnology publications and electronic journals prepared by CATO research.

F-D-C Reports

F-D-C Reports’ is a U.S.-based publisher of current developments in the life sciences sector. Their publications include the following newsletters:

Pharmaceutical Approvals Monthly
Health News Daily
The Pink Sheet - Prescription Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
The Gold Sheet - Quality Control Reports
The Tan Sheet - Nonprescription Pharmaceuticals & Nutritionals
The Gray Sheet - Medical Devices, Diagnostics & Instrumentation
The Silver Sheet - Quality Control and Design Issues in the Medical Device Industry

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Other Information Sources

Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC)

CBAC is a committee comprised of experts from the scientific, business, ethics, and environmental communities, as well as the general public. Their mandate is to provide independent advice to the Biotechnology Ministerial Coordinating Committee (BMCC) on a broad range of issues concerning the biotechnology industry. Their website is an information resource containing their reports and consultation information.

Bio.com

Bio.com is a resource designed to facilitate communications and disseminate information for members of the life sciences community.

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