Wednesday, May 7, 2008
5:30 PM
An elegant gala featuring a cocktail
reception, superb silent auction with luxury items and getaways from
around the world, special entertainment, gourmet dinner with wine,
spectacular table gifts, the awards ceremony to celebrate excellence
in health research, and a dessert reception - a unique opportunity
for guests to mingle and congratulate the award recipients.
Hampton Inn Ottawa & Conference Centre
200 Coventry Road
(for directions, please
visit
http://www.hamptoninnottawa.com/location.asp)
To benefit Partners in Research (PIR), a national charity whose
mandate is to educate the public, especially young people, about the
history, importance, accomplishments and promise of health research
in all its aspects. This year is the 20th Anniversary of Partners in
Research and gala proceeds will be dedicated to PIR’s celebrated
Virtual Researcher on Call (VROC) educational project.
Master of Ceremonies:
Ms. Rita Celli, CBC Ontario Today
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Arthur J. Carty, OC
“Science Literacy and Culture: Challenges for a Canadian Knowledge
Society”
Honorary Co-Chairs
Ms. Janet Yale, TELUS
Mr. James Orban, Ottawa Citizen
Gala Co-Chairs
Dr. Jacques Bradwejn, Faculty of Medicine,
University of Ottawa
Mr. Russell Williams, President, Rx&D - Canada's
Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies
Biomedical Science Ambassador Awards:
Dr. Norman Barwin, CM (Lay Category)
Dr. Arthur J. Carty, OC (Scientific Category)
The event will also include a celebration of our youth:
Essay contest winners, youth ambassadors, science fair winners
Tickets $180
Tables of Ten $1,800
(Corporate Tables and Sponsorship Opportunities are also available)
Dress is business attire.
To order tickets, please call
Mikhela Jason, Event Planner, 613-590-1849
or email:
Mikhela@rogers.com