Albert D. Friesen, Date of Birth
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Canadian involved in biotechnology, innovation
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About Albert D. Friesen
- Albert "Bert" D.
- Friesen, (born May 19, 1947) is a Canadian involved in biotechnology, innovation.
- and community service.
- His biotechnology career began as the first full-time employee and became the President CEO of The Winnipeg Rh Institute where he led the development of WinRho, one of Canada's first successful biotech products.
- He has also started numerous other biotech companies including a life science accelerator.Friesen has been actively involved in a variety of community interests; Board of Directors Chair of Mennonite Economic Development Associates; an Executive member of the Premier's Economic Advisory Council and a member of the board of the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) chairing the Finance and Audit Committee.
- He has led a Linden Woods senior housing initiative, Winnipeg Mennonite Seniors Care Inc.
- serving as Board Chair for thirteen years and led the development of an innovative personal care home, Bridgwater Mennonite Personal Care Home, a subsidiary of the Winnipeg Mennonite Seniors Care Inc.; Founding Director and Chair, the Canadian Industry Biotech Association, known as BIOTECanada; Friesen presently serves as Board Chair, President and CEO of Medicure Inc.
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