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SUMMARY:Global Summit on  Obesity and Hormones
DESCRIPTION:Global Summit on Obesity and Hormones on May03-04\,2022 at Amsterdam\, Netherlands. This is one of the Prestigious Conference  with a theme Explore Innovative Approaches on Obesity and Weight Loss 
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/global-summit-on-obesity-and-hormones/
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SUMMARY:Chelation: Oral and IV   CCHPBC Certification Course
DESCRIPTION:CHELATION CERTIFICATION COURSE \nFor Intravenous and Oral Chelation  CCHPBC Certification \nApril 2-3\,  2022   Saturday and Sunday  9-5 ( approx.) \nDr. Stefan Kuprowsky \, MA\, ND \nLocation :  Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine\, \nNew Westminster \nCost  $1\,000 plus GST \n  \nEmail address  :  drsk@shaw.ca  and Cell #  778-866-3351 \n  \nSATURDAY \n8:30 am  Introduction and the History of Chelation Therapy \n9:30      Heavy Metals \n10:30  Break \n11:00      Pharmacology and Mechanisms of Chelation \n12- 1:00 pm     Lunch Break \n1:00         Laboratory Testing and Patient Evaluation \n2:00         Contraindications  to Chelation \n3:00        Break \n3 : 30     Oral Chelation  :  Challenge Testing and Treatment Protocols \n4: 00     Nutrition for Heavy Metal Toxicity \n4:30         IV Chelation Introduction \n5: 00    End of Day 1 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSUNDAY \n  \n8:30    IV Challenge Testing \n9:00    IV Treatment Procedures and Protocols \n10:00    Break \n10:30   IV Treatment Procedures and Protocols \n11:00  Atherosclerosis and Chelation \n12: 00  to 1 :00 Pm   Lunch \n1:00    Studies of Chelation Efficacy \n1:30    IV Chelation Practicum \n3:00    Written Exam \n4:00    End of Class \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/chelation-oral-and-iv-cchpbc-certification-course/
LOCATION:BINM
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SUMMARY:Global Summit on  Physiology and Metabolism of Thyroid
DESCRIPTION:Thyroiditis Conference 2022\, Endocrinology Meet\, Specific Thyroiditis Congress 2022\, International Thyroiditis and Endocrine Conference\, Europe Pacific Thyroiditis Conference 2022 (conferenceseries.com)
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/global-summit-on-physiology-and-metabolism-of-thyroid/
LOCATION:London\, UK
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SUMMARY:17th International Conference on Allergy and Clinical Immunology
DESCRIPTION:ME Conferences’ main focus has always been on organising eminence conferences. Our ME conferences\, with the support of the organising committee\, is pleased to announce the 17th International Conference on Allergy and Clinical Immunology webinar will be held on April 11\, 2022\, with the theme “Latest Advancements in the Field of Allergy & Clinical Immunology”. Allergists\, Immunologists\, Researchers\, Scholars\, Cellular and Molecular Biologists\, Biotechnologists\, Delegates\, Speakers\, and many more from around the world are invited to attend Allergy 2022. This congress will have a two-day scientific programme that will include fantastic keynote talks\, poster presentations\, networking opportunities\, and discussions. Allergy 2022 brings together old and new faces in immunological research in order to scale up many dedicated brains in research and business.
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/17th-international-conference-on-allergy-and-clinical-immunology/
LOCATION:Online Event
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SUMMARY:IV-Intravenous Certification Course-CCHPBC
DESCRIPTION:Intravenous Certification Course\nFor Intravenous CCHPBC  Certification\nApril 16-17\,  2022   Saturday and Sunday  9-5 ( approx.) \nDr. Stefan Kuprowsky \, MA\, ND \nLocation :  Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine\, \nNew Westminster \nCost  $1\,000 plus GST \n  \nEmail address  :  drsk@shaw.ca  and Cell #  778-866-3351\nRationale for IV Therapy\nPros and Cons of IV Therapy\nLab Tests for IV Therapy\nReview of Anaphylaxis Treatment and other emergency medical procedures\nIV complications and their management and prevention\nSterile Technique and Infection Control\nIM\, Subcutaneous and Intradermal Injections\nPracticum on Intradermal Injections\nIV Equipment Review\nVein Selection\nVenipuncture Methods\nNutrients used in IV Therapies\nMeyers Cocktail\nIV Checklist\nPracticum: IV Meyers Push\nFluid Balance\, Fluid Compartments\, Electrolytes\nAcid-Base Balance\nOsmolarity\, Tonicity\nCalculation of Osmolarity for IV Solution\nIV Bag Preparation\nIV Protocols\nRates of Administration\nCalculation of Drip Rates\nIV Documentation\nPreparation of Patient for IV therapy\nPracticum IV Meyers Drip\nWritten Exam on IV Therapy Principles\nPractical Sign-off on IV Preparation\, Administration and Management\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/iv-intravenous-certification-course-cchpbc/
LOCATION:BINM
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220916
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SUMMARY:Cancer  Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of organizing committee of Cancer Virtual Conference 2022\, we are honoured and pleased to welcome you all at “2nd International Virtual Conference on Cancer Science & Oncology” which is scheduled on September 09-10\, 2022 as a (Virtual Conference/Webinar)\, with a theme “Innovative research strategies in Cancer Science & Oncology”. This conference focuses on bringing together Chemo therapists and cancer research professionals from various countries to discuss their ideas and views for the better progress of the entire healthcare community to improve the cancer research
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/cancer-virtual-conference/
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SUMMARY:Frontiers in Naturopathic Medicine by Collaborative Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this two day virtual conference for Naturopathic Doctors.  This conference will provide eight 90-minute sessions led by Naturopathic Doctors with diverse clinical interests and experiences.  Each presentation aims to deepen our understanding of specific modalities or broaden our knowledge on important primary care topics.
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/frontiers-in-naturopathic-medicine-by-collaborative-education/
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SUMMARY:Investor Summit 2022 - Free Tickets
DESCRIPTION: Investor Summit 2022. One of the leading events for start-ups in the technology space.   \n  \nFREE Tickets: https://thebizex.com/blog/investors-event-canada  \n\nExplore the latest trends exploding across the Tech Startup landscape. \nDiscover how the visionaries behind the most advanced tech brands stay ahead of the curve. \nUpdate your investment knowledge and ensure you are at the cutting edge of tech & best practices. \nBuild a powerhouse team and invest in the right people to deliver great future corporations.  \n\n  \nDMP Startup’s Beyond assembled a lineup of start-ups to share with you. DMP Beyond actively works with the community partners to introduce investors to the local innovation ecosystems across the globe\, unleashing capital to build the future. DMP Beyond serves both investors and entrepreneurs by providing knowledge-building programs\, M&A services and growth capital.   \nReasons to Invest:   \n\nExcellent Investment Opportunities \nExposure to Early-Stage Tech Start-Ups \nExcellent Companies & Passionate Founders \nIndustry Leaders on Investment in Technology \nLucrative Return on Investment \nBe an Active Member in the Investment Community  \n\n  \nFREE Tickets: https://thebizex.com/blog/investors-event-canada  \n  \nHave your most pressing investment questions answered. Learn more about upcoming tech innovations at this live\, interactive and immersive event. Achieve significant returns on informed investments.  \n  \nLimited number of complimentary tickets available here: https://thebizex.com/blog/investors-event-canada
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/investor-summit-2022-free-tickets/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425
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SUMMARY:Ecnonomic Forum 2022
DESCRIPTION:Annual world economic forum 2022
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/ecnonomic-forum-2022/
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SUMMARY:NEUROLOGISTS MEET 2022
DESCRIPTION:We are glad to announce the “3rd International Conference on Neurologists (NEUROLOGISTS MEET 2022)\, with the theme “ Explore the Novel Innovations in the field of Neurology and Neuroscience” scheduled during April 28\, is now an established event\, attracting global participant’s intent on sharing\, exchanging and exploring new avenues of Neurology and Neuroscience and related research and latest developments. This two-day international event will have 30+ world level plenary speakers and more than 10 Keynote Speakers including academicians and industry veterans. It’s a forum to explore problems popped up during real-time neurological disease practices or researches and come up with all sorts of awareness and solution-oriented discussions. \nYou can participate in very active discussions and cutting edge lectures by the world’s top scientists and neurologists in all fields of neurology. NEUROLOGISTS MEET 2022 aims to bring together leading academic scientists\, researchers and scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results in all aspects of Neurology and Neuroscience and Neurosurgery.
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/neurologists-meet-2022/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220429T090000
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SUMMARY:11th Global Pharmaceuticals & Pharmacy Networking Conferences
DESCRIPTION:Greetings. We are organising the 11th Global Pharmaceuticals & Pharmacy Networking Conferences on April 29-30\, 2022 in Dubai\, UAE & Online. The Pharma Conference revolves around the theme – “Discover the World of Pharmaceuticals.” \n  \nThe Utilitarian Conferences Gathering OCM would like to invite Pharmacists\, experts\, professors\, students\, practitioners\, medical specialists\, clinical scientists\, technologists and other healthcare professionals to the Pharmaceuticals Utilitarian Conference.  \nOur main aim is to bring leading researchers\, scientists\, and research scholars researchers to exchange\, discuss and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Pharmaceuticals. This Conference aims to provide participants working in Pharmaceuticals medicine with a venue in maintaining cutting-edge knowledge and skills in their fields including Pharmacology\, Pharmaceutical Sciences\, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology\, Smart Drug Delivery Systems\, Pharmaceutical Engineering\, Pharmacognosy\, Digital Pharma\, Clinical Pharmacy\, Pharmaceutical Analysis\, Pharmaceutical Chemistry\, Pharmaceutical Formulations\, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science and other disciplines. \nWe look forward to making the Conference not only a learning opportunity but also offer a destination where you can enjoy and unwind yourself before you start your work.  By attending the Pharma conference\, you will have the chance to grow both career-wise and relation wise. Your presence will be much appreciated. \nPharmaceuticals 2022 is the best chance to build a network with scientists\, researchers\, pharmacologists\, Experts\, Practitioners\, academicians\, professors and students from across the world and discuss best practices\, share the vision of therapeutics and the latest trends and innovations in the world pharmaceuticals\, opportunities and challenges. \nThe Pharmaceuticals & Pharmacy Networking Utilitarian Conference Gathering will have plenary sessions\, workshops\, a symposium to discuss and share the importance of drugs and their effects on human physiology. \nConference Highlights are Pharmacology\, Pharmaceutical Sciences\, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology\, Smart Drug Delivery Systems\, Vaccine\, Pharmaceutical Engineering\, Quality Assurance\, Pharmacognosy\, Digital Pharma\, Medico Marketing\, R&D Advancement: Road to New Medicines\, Clinical Pharmacy\, Pathophysiology\, Pharmaceutical Microbiology\, Computer Applications in Pharmacy\, Pharmacy Practice\, Pharmaceutical Analysis\, Pharmaceutical Chemistry\, Pharmaceutical Formulations\, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science\, Drug Regulations\, Pharmaceutics\, Industrial Pharmacy\, Pharmacy Development Services\, Drug Delivery Technologies\, Pharmacy Development Services\, Biopharmaceuticals \nHurry up plan your trip to Dubai\, UAE \nImportant Information:\n\n11th UCG Edition on Pharmaceuticals &Pharmacy Networking Conferences\nShort Name: PPNUCG2022\nDates: April 29-30\, 2022\nVenue: Dubai\, UAE & Online\nScientific Program: It will only include Plenary speakers\, keynote speakers\, panel discussions and presentations in parallel sessions.\nAudience: Global Leaders\, Industrialists\, Business Delegates\, Students\, Entrepreneurs\, Executives\nEmail: pharmaceuticals@universeconferences.net\nVisit: https://pharmaceuticals.universeconferences.com\nCall for Papers: https://pharmaceuticals.universeconferences.com/submit-abstract/\nRegister here: https://pharmaceuticals.universeconferences.com/registration\nCall/WhatsApp Us: +442033222718 \n  \nTarget Audience: CTOs\, VPs\, Directors\, Senior Managers\, Wholesalers\, Manufacturers\, Scientists\, Doctors\, Chief officers\, Pharmacist\, Professors\, established scholars and emerging ones as well as partners from around the world in an open dialogue to test ideas and to expose research to a wider audience. \n  \nPPNUCG2022-SUPPORTING JOURNALS \n  \nUnified Citation Journals is a platform for the latest discoveries in Technology\, Science\, engineering\, medicine\, medical clinical\, and advancing discoveries and health. We at Unified Citation Journals ensure the advancement of healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity.\nUnified Citation Journals empowers and publishes scientific research work. We will be including special issues and symposia papers in related journals from all over the world. Apart from publishing\, we also promote upcoming books covering different fields of science\, medicine\, engineering\, technology\, etc. Unified Citation Journals help Authors\, Publishers\, and Distributors\, in growing their business multifold.\nMore details: https://ucjournals.com/  \nSubmit your e-posters today!\nePoster Community is a medium of electronic presentation of your scientific posters that allow you to present and publish the latest scientific research work of your interest in front of worldwide viewers\, learners\, and open access community. An ePoster is worth a thousand words; it’s self-explanatory – it stands on its own and does most of your explanation digitally. We welcome researchers to submit their posters and make it visible. ePosters can contain many different rich resources such as research work\, case reports\, presentations\, company profiles\, assignments\, images\, trending news\, projects\, summary\, results\, apps\, links\, etc. More details: https://eposters.universeconferences.com/     \n  \n#PharmacyandPharmaceuticalSciences #Anatomy&Pathophysiology #BioinformaticsandBio-materials #Pharmacognosy&Botony #NanotechnologyinPharmacy #Medicinal&BiologicalChemistry #PharmacologicalStudies #InsightsofCancerPharmacology #ClinicalPharmacy #PharmaceuticalCare #PharmaceuticalBiotechnologyandMicrobiology #PharmaceuticalEthics&RegulatoryAffairs #FutureofPharmacy&Pharmacists #TraditionalMedicine #Phytochemistry #PharmaceuticalIndustry #PharmaBusinessManagement #PharmaceuticalConferences #Pharmacology #AnalyticalandBioanalyticaltechniques #Biosimilars #BABEStudies #Toxicology #ClinicalResearch #Clinicalpharmacy #Antibiotics #ForensicResearch #MedicinalChemistry&CADD #Pharmacognosy #Phytochemistry&NaturalProducts #PharmaceuticalRegulatoryAffairs #NovelDrugDeliverySystems #GMP #GCP&QC #NeuropharmacologyConferences #PharmacologyConferences #NeuropharmacoloyConferences2022 #GlobalNeuropharmacologyMeeting #ClinicalNeuropharmacoly \n  \nConnect With Us:\nUrl: https://pharmaceuticals.universeconferences.com\nEmail:pharmaceuticals@universeconferences.net\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/PharmaUcg \nYouTube: https://youtu.be/d4nkqSnsRw8\nhttps://youtu.be/KpgkChkvGxI \nWordPress: https://pucg2020.wordpress.com/\nYoutube Sharing Link: https://youtu.be/KpgkChkvGxI\nhttps://youtu.be/d4nkqSnsRw8\nPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pharmautilitarianconferences/\nTumblr: https://pharma2020.tumblr.com/\nmewe: mewe.com/i/sharondary\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/PharmaConf20\nInstagram: @pucg2020berlin \nCommunity: Utilitarian Conferences Gathering\nReg. No. 12330203\nRegistered at UCG\, 12 Constance Street\, London\, England\, E16 2DQ\, UK \nUtilitarian Conferences Gathering\, Company Reg. No. 12330203 Registered at UCG\, 12 Constance Street\, London\, England\, E16 2DQ\, UK. \nUtilitarian Conferences Gathering offers a wide range of events\, Meetings\, Conferences\, Workshops\, Symposium. We have a dedicated team who are aimed at acquiring the technologies\, adopting the knowledge of business needs and accelerating with best ideas and strategies. Utilitarian Conferences Gathering is a pioneer in the area of Event Management\, Collaboration. We are a full service event provider specializing in the field of Medical\, Clinical\, Healthcare\, Life Sciences\, Engineering\, Pharma\, Environmental Science\, Engineering\, Business\, Agricultural and Food event services for Academic and Industrial Sectors. We stand out distinctively from our competitors for our commitment to quality\, round the clock service and unmatched price. 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URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/11th-global-pharmaceuticals-pharmacy-networking-conferences/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Dubai &amp; Online
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SUMMARY:BCNA AGM 2022
DESCRIPTION:The BCNA 2022 Annual General Meeting will be held via webinar\, on Saturday\, April 30 starting at 9:30 a.m. We estimate a total of 2 hours Category A CE is available to BCNA members.  \n  \nLicensed NDs in BC who are not BCNA members are eligible to attend only upon pre-registering and paying a $75 registration fee; email the office for registration information.  \n  \nAttendance\, live\, from the start to end of the meeting\, is required to obtain Cat A CE.  \nThe meeting will not be digitally archived. \nTo register Click Here
URL:https://www.bcnd.ca/event/bcna-agm-2022/
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