CHARTERED MEMBERSHIP

About Membership

As a Founding Charter Member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of life science innovation in Canada and beyond. Your invaluable support will enable CELS to fulfill its mission of facilitating access to global capital and business opportunities, propelling Canadian startups to scale new heights in the world of life sciences.

As a part of this select group of executives and influencers, you will be at the forefront of cutting-edge Canadian Life Sciences developments, receiving early insights into emerging trends, and furthering connections with industry leaders, successful founders, and venture capitalists.

Being a Founding Charter Member signifies your commitment to driving innovation, growth, and success for Canadian life science startups. Your support will directly contribute to fostering a thriving entrepreneurial landscape in Canada, positioning the nation as a powerhouse of life science breakthroughs.

Charter Member Benefits

  • Industry Executive Peer Network Access

  • Annual Charter Member Dinner & Other Exclusive CELS Events

  • Access to Curated Early-Stage Deal Flows

  • Mentoring, & Executive Level, Canadian Life-Science Network

Angele Maki

CBO @ Hummingbird Bioscience

Ali Samiian

Vice President Regulatory Affairs and Reimbursement @ Stoparkinson Healthcare Systems

Jackie Jenuth

Partner & CFO @ Lumira Ventures

Scott St. Germain

Vice President, Oncology, Respiratory, Flu Business General Manager @ Genentech

Charter Members

Marlene Grenon

Director of Digital Health and AI, Innovation Ventures @ UCSF

Cedric Bisson

Partner @ Teralys Capital

Ali Ardakani

Managing Director @ Novateur Ventures

Shiva Amiri

Partner, VP - Head of Data and AI @ Pivotal Life Sciences

Rami Hannoush

Healthcare Investor @ Versant Ventures

Bassam El-Fahmawi

President & Chief Technical Officer @ Mawi DNA Technologies

Audrea Golding

Partner @ Fragomen

Ravi Vinayak

Managing Director @ New Trail Consulting

Rob Hopfner

Managing Partner @ Pivotal bioVentures Partners

Maria Soloveychik

CEO, co-founder at SyntheX

Rich Ramko

Partner @ EY