Schedule for: 24w2017 - Model-Informed Drug Discovery and Quantitative Systems Pharmacology: Key Applications, Opportunities and Challenges

Beginning on Friday, August 9 and ending Sunday August 11, 2024

All times in Banff, Alberta time, MDT (UTC-6).

Friday, August 9
16:00 - 19:30 Check-in begins (Front Desk – Professional Development Centre - open 24 hours)
Note: the Lecture rooms are available after 16:00.
(Front Desk – Professional Development Centre)
18:00 - 20:30 Introduction flash talks
Beverages and a small assortment of snacks are available in the lounge on a cash honour system.
(TCPL 201)
Saturday, August 10
07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
A buffet breakfast is served daily between 7:00am and 9:00am in the Vistas Dining Room, the top floor of the Sally Borden Building. Note that BIRS does not pay for meals for 2-day workshops.
(Vistas Dining Room)
09:00 - 09:15 Welcome Talk by BIRS Staff
A brief introduction to BIRS with important logistical information, technology instruction, and opportunity for participants to ask questions.
(TCPL 201)
09:15 - 11:00 Discussions within two subgroups: Academia & Industry (TCPL 201)
11:00 - 11:30 Coffee Break (TCPL Foyer)
11:30 - 12:30 White paper brainstorming (paper theme and key challenges) (TCPL 201)
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
A buffet lunch is served daily between 11:30am and 1:30pm in the Vistas Dining Room, the top floor of the Sally Borden Building. Note that BIRS does not pay for meals for 2-day workshops.
(Vistas Dining Room)
13:00 - 13:20 Group Photo
Meet in foyer of TCPL to participate in the BIRS group photo. The photograph will be taken outdoors, so dress appropriately for the weather. Please don't be late, or you might not be in the official group photo!
(TCPL Foyer)
13:30 - 15:00 White paper brainstorming (case studies and methodologies to highlight) (TCPL 201)
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee Break (TCPL Foyer)
15:30 - 16:30 Mixed academia/industry discussions (necessary next steps) (TCPL 201)
16:30 - 17:00 Discussions (Sunday key goals/next steps/scientific ideas to explore) (TCPL 201)
17:30 - 19:30 Dinner
A buffet dinner is served daily between 5:30pm and 7:30pm in the Vistas Dining Room, the top floor of the Sally Borden Building. Note that BIRS does not pay for meals for 2-day workshops.
(Vistas Dining Room)
Sunday, August 11
07:00 - 09:00 Breakfast (Vistas Dining Room)
09:00 - 10:00 Scientific discussions (drafting of white paper structure) (TCPL 201)
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break (TCPL Foyer)
10:30 - 11:45 Discussions (alignment on white paper structure/deliverables/who does what) (TCPL 201)
10:30 - 11:00 Checkout by 11
2-day workshop participants are welcome to use BIRS facilities (TCPL) until 15:00 on Sunday, although participants are still required to checkout of the guest rooms by 11 M. There is no coffee break service on Sunday afternoon, but self-serve coffee and tea are always available in the 2nd floor lounge, Corbett Hall.
(Front Desk – Professional Development Centre)
11:45 - 12:00 Closing remarks (TCPL 201)