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George Poulakidas

Senior Advisor, Policy and Societal Engagement, Genome British Columbia, University of Toronto

George Poulakidas is a Senior Advisor, Policy and Societal Engagement at Genome British Columbia. His work focuses on the ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social aspects of life sciences.

His previous roles include Senior Advisor at the Advanced Technologies Unit at the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, researcher at the Innovation Policy Lab at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, and intern at the United Nations in New York.

George is also a PhD Candidate in Political Science at the University of Toronto, focusing on strategies and policies for the development of cutting-edge innovation. His research has been supported by various awards, including the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarships - Doctoral.