About the Research Lab Managers' Boot Camp

Who Should Attend

Whether you are new, have some experience, or seasoned, Research Lab Managers' Boot Camp can help improve your laboratory management skills. If you work in a university, pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, industrial government, environmental, private lab, or other, you can benefit from attending this event on many aspects of laboratory management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Why I should attend Research Lab Managers' Boot Camp?

Our universities are producing talented young scientists who are conducting world class research but, these talented scientists are rarely trained in management skills. This exposes them to variety of challenges when they start an independent lab as a young investigator, or manage it as post doc or a lab manager. This is particularly true for some major grants that require a business like structure and management of the resources. Trainings, such as this boot-camp can help saving time and resources for productive research instead of correcting mistakes.

 

Q2. I am a graduate student, will this benefit me?

There will be something for everyone whether you are a grad student, staff, a faculty member, supervising or managing a research lab or will be in this role in the near future.

 

Q3. I am a student at an other Canadain University, can I attend this event?

Research Lab Managers' Boot Camp is open to everyone regardless of residence or university. After registration you have to make your own arrangements for travel and accommodation. contact the University of Guelph Hospitality Services or make your own arrangements.

 

Q4. What are some nearby attractions?

There are many attractions in and around Guelph aside from its beautiful downtown, Guelph Lake Conservation Area, The River Run Centre, The Village of St. Jacobs, African Lion Safari, Niagara Falls, The Butterfly conservatory, Marineland, City of Toronto etc. Further information can be found on the internet.

 

Q5. Other than presentations what else I should expect?

There will be opportunities for networking. You would also be able to view products from our exhibitors and talk to them regarding new products.

Q6. The Research lab managers bootcamp to be held on Friday August 28, 2009 is second event and I was just wondering if I could still attend even if I did not attend the 1st lab managers bootcamp?

Both events are independent of each other. There were some lab management topics we covered during the last event and now we will cover some new topics during 2009 event. You can attend 2009 event even if you did not attend the last one.