Events

2021 – 2022 CURIOSITY ON STAGE: MEDICAL INNOVATIONS

Beyond Injections: 
100 Years of Insulin & the Future of Diabetes

Join the Ingenium Foundation and the Canada Science & Technology Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary since the discovery of insulin.

A century ago, a diabetes diagnosis was a death sentence. With the discovery of Insulin in 1921by Canadian researchers – Sir Frederick G. Banting, Charles H. Best and JJR Macleod, millions of lives have been saved and improved. 

But what’s next? What is the future of diabetes? This thought provoking and engaging speakers series will tackle these questions and more.  Register today to guarantee your spot!

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Innovation & the future of Diabetes: A perspective from an Entrepreneur & Diabetes Dad

Guest Speaker:  Ron Shlien – Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer, Mad Science Group Inc.

Event date:  November 25, 2021
Recommended ages: 15 & up
Language(s): English, with simultaneous translation into French

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What is the future of Diabetes?Driving Innovation for Insulin-Users Living with Diabetes

Guest Speakers:  Dr. Claude Piché & Robert Oringer – Co-Founders, Locemia Solutions

Event date: December 8, 202
Recommended ages: 15 & up
Language(s): English, with simultaneous translation into French

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‘The Human Trail’:
A discussion with Director Lisa Hepner

Guest Speaker:  Lisa Hepner

Event date:  May 12 2022
Recommended ages: 15 & up
Language(s): English, with simultaneous translation into French

The 2021-22 ‘Curiosity On Stage: Medical Innovations’ Series is presented in partnership with: