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London Calling 2025

April 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
April 14, 2025

London Calling 2025

The Great Hall of Somerville House, Western University, London, ON

A defining Moment For London

Hosted by Medicenna Therapeutics and IMadeIt.ai, London Calling: Medicenna’s Biotech Milestones brought together leaders in biotech, healthcare, academia, and investment alongside top-performing high school students to celebrate innovation, collaboration, and the future of Canadian scienc —an event that will now be held annually

“I’m excited to be able to highlight the success of Canadian biotech, especially in light of Medicenna’s recent achievements and potential to transform the lives of patients. And London is a place close to my heart given it’s foundational impact on my journey in the biomedical field.”

DR. FAHAR MERCHANT

President, CEO of Medicenna Therapeutics

Meet The Mind Changing of the future

100+ Leaders

From Hospitals, Big Pharma, Biotech, Academia, and Investment

40+ high-schoolers

Actively engaged in real-world co-op projects through IMadeIt.ai

Prestigious Speakers & Guests

DR. JOHN SAMPSON

Professor of Neurosurgery at Duke University

Dr. arash Yavari

Research Lecturer at the University of Oxford, RDM

robert arntfield

Founder and CEO of Deep Breathe

Dr. Michael Silverman

Chair of Infectious Diseases, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University

Dr. Fred Possmayer

Co-founder of BLES Biochemicals Inc.

Jamie Harsevoort

CEO of Launchit Solutions

justin leushner

Executive, Advisor, Board Member - Medtech and Life Sciences

barbara murray

Clinical Research Manager at Robarts Research Institute

Ralph Garcea

Chairman of Turnium Technology Group Inc.

Participating Partners

Youth in Action

Real World Business Engagement

At the London Calling event, students gained firsthand exposure to Canada’s biotech industry, connected with CEOs, researchers, and investors, toured cutting-edge labs, and participated in high-level discussions—empowering them with real-world insights, professional inspiration, and a clearer vision for their future careers in science, business, and innovation.

Unforgettable experiences for Highschoolers and professionals

“I’m excited to be able to highlight the success of Canadian biotech, especially in light of Medicenna’s recent achievements and potential to transform the lives of patients. And London is a place close to my heart given it’s foundational impact on my journey in the biomedical field.”

Ricky Chen

Co-op by IMadeIt.ai

“I’m excited to be able to highlight the success of Canadian biotech, especially in light of Medicenna’s recent achievements and potential to transform the lives of patients. And London is a place close to my heart given it’s foundational impact on my journey in the biomedical field.”

Angela Sun

Co-op by IMadeIt.ai