President and CEO PR Associates and The Canadian Centre for Science Communication. We clarify complexity, tell compelling stories and shift mindsets

Vancouver, Ottawa, Winnipeg
Joined November 2009
Glycomics is the next great frontier in #bioinnovation. Canada is home to a research hub that’s at the forefront of this research. We're proud to serve #LifeSciences clients of this calibre. Read more here: prassociates.com/client-stor…
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VIDEO: Three tips to make your next media interview successful Watch this to get a sneak peek at what we cover in our #MediaTraining workshops. Read more here: prassociates.com/services/me…
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When you sign up for #MediaTraining with PR Associates, you’ll work directly with experts with real media experience. They'll teach you how to ace your next interview with a journalist. What will you learn? Here's a sneak peek: prassociates.com/services/me…
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Watch Dr. Rob Stevens explain in this 35-min presentation: ▶️why the medium to long-term outlook for copper is very bullish ▶️the basic types of copper deposits ▶️what resource investors should look for when analyzing copper project drill results youtu.be/tTlf9t2OAoI
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#HappyAdministrativeProfessionalsDay! Our Office Manager, Michelle Hawkins-Wood provides unparalleled support to our company, team & valued clients. Thank you for all the work you do behind the scenes.
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Check out part 2 of our #ReportersTake series, where @robert1_simpson, our President & CEO, sat down with @nbennett_biv of @BIVnews. In this edition, they discuss reporting in the #resourceindustry & how the #greeneconomy will shape future headlines. youtube.com/watch?v=dzmO4pS1…
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To help detect the signs of heart disease sooner, our client @AMIIthinks works with companies like @CardiAITech to explore artificial intelligence #AI. Read @calgaryherald to learn how the Alberta AI ecosystem helps health care companies grow in Alberta. calgaryherald.com/news/local…
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Proud of our @PRAssociates team success working with@SolveFSHD to announce @ChipYVR committed $100M USD to accelerate a cure for #FSHD, as featured in 164 media outlets across North America vancouversun.com/news/local-………
In our newest blog post, we're talking about the importance of measuring media relations: prassociates.com/uncategoriz…
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As part of @ResearchCda's Parliamentary #HealthResearchCaucus welcome reception, #BioCanRx President & CEO, Dr. Stéphanie Michaud @SMichaudBCRx, was pleased to introduce the Game Changers in Health Research & Health Innovation Panel! rc-rc.ca/phrc-welcome-recept… #CanadianResearch
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#DYK In 2020, BC’s #lifesciences sector employed 18,000 people, representing 0.7% of employment in #BC? In 2018, the sector’s wages exceeded the national growth rate and ranked the highest in the country. More info here: lifesciencesbc.ca/wp-content… #biotech #BCSTEM
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Robert Simpson retweeted
🚨 Applications are now open for the BC Fast Pilot Program. 🚨 The program helps SMEs demonstrate the impact of their product with a grant of up to $200,000 from Innovate BC and NRC IRAP. Learn more & apply now: hubs.la/Q014S4NP0
We are excited to see the @SchmidtFutures & @theNASEM new $600,000 awards to encourage high-quality #sciencecommunication to help society meet the most pressing challenges by recognizing excellence by research scientists & early career, local, & freelance science journalists.
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On Monday, February 28, from 9:30-10:30am (EST), & on the occasion of World Rare Disease Day, LSO along with friends @raredisorders will convene a high-level roundtable featuring Ontario legislators & other notable health policy experts. To register: mailchi.mp/lifesciencesontar…
I am sharing my article in Hospitality Technology on making a transformative impact in the #Hospitality industry with #contactless control and #AI. With our #HoverTap platform, the applications are limitless: elevators (HoverTap Li…lnkd.in/gggPWa2s lnkd.in/gmVPJ4Q7
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