Life Sciences Innovation Hub Community Event: Epimeron Inc.

From biological research to multi-million dollar biotech company: A perspective on the research-based entrepreneurial journey

The Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to this community event to hear from the team behind UCalgary spin out Epimeron Inc.

Epimeron Inc. has raised over $20M, expanded its team, and is set to move forward as a leading producer of pharmaceutical opiates and other high-value plant metabolites.

Join Dr. Peter Facchini, professor of plant biochemistry in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary, to learn about the opportunities and challenges of growing a research-intensive company with academic roots.

Dr. Joseph Tucker, CEO of Epimeron Inc., will discuss how they navigated the spin out process, and generated significant funding for their company.

Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Speaking program at 5 p.m.; followed by networking at 5:30 p.m.

Location: Life Sciences Innovation Hub, 3655 36 Street NW

Light refreshments will be provided.