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Vancouver, BC, February 26, 2018--(T-Net)--LifeSciences BC announced today the recipients of the 20th Annual LifeSciences BC Awards. These awards are presented annually to recognize talented individuals and organizations that represent the life sciences ecosystem in B.C. which includes; academia, health institutions, government and industry.

The award winners represent the full spectrum from discovery to commercialization, underscoring the depth of knowledge that significantly contributes to the B.C. bioeconomy, while improving the lives of patients here in B.C. and around the world.

The 2018 LifeSciences BC Award Winners are:

• Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence - Dr. Sally Aitken
• Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research - Aubrey J. Tingle Award - Dr. David Huntsman
• Milton Wong Award for Leadership - Dr. Michael Abrams
• Growth Stage Life Sciences Company of Year - Abcellera Biologics Inc.
• Strategic Life Sciences Partner of the Year Award - Starfish Medical Inc.
• Medtech Company of the Year - Redlen Technologies Inc.
• Growth Stage Medtech Company of the Year - bioLytical Laboratories Inc.
• Deal of the Year Award - Zymeworks Inc.
• LifeSciences Company of the Year - Aurinia Pharmaceutical Inc.
• Dr. Don Rix Award for Lifetime Achievement -Drs. Allen & Connie Eaves

Lesley Esford, President & CEO, LifeSciences BC said today, "We are so fortunate to have such a rich and diverse pool of talented scientists, researchers, industry partners and supporters that make up our life sciences ecosystem in B.C. There is no question we can compete with the best in the world, and we have the outcomes to prove it."

The 2018 LifeSciences BC award winners will be recognized at this year's annual dinner presented by FARRIS, held on April 19, 2018 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

For more information please contact:

Susan Ogilvie, Manager, Communications & External AffairsLifeSciences BCCell: 604-218-5188Office: 604-669-9909 Ext. 106Email: mailto:sogilvie@lifesciencesbc.ca

About LifeSciences BC

LifeSciences BC is a not-for-profit, non-government, industry association that supports and representsthe life sciences community of British Columbia through leadership, facilitation of investment and partnering, advocacy, and promotion of our world-class science and industry. Life sciences sectors, from biopharmaceuticals and medical technology, to digital health and medicaldevices, are integrated into our organization and all that we do, ensuring that no life sciences sector isworking in isolation — and that all sectors come together in a comprehensive, complementary andcoordinated fashion. Throughout the year,

LifeSciences BC undertakes numerous programs and projects in support of thesesectors. These include public policy initiatives, facilitating linkages between global industry and our localorganizations, raising the profile of our industry internationally and thus facilitating investment andglobal partnering opportunities, and helping nurture economic development in British Columbia throughthe life sciences industry.

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