HPFB BSN @ MDD

Welcome!

This page was developed to allow MDD staff to easily access information, resources, and news offered by the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB) Branch Science Network (BSN). If you have questions or suggestions, please contact Health Canada's Medical Devices Directorate at mdd.postmarket-postcommercialisation.dim@hc-sc.gc.ca.

Please note that the content being shared may not always be available in both official languages.

HPFB BSN Mandate

The HPFB BSN is a branch-wide scientific community of practice that promotes science excellence, provides leadership and advice on horizontal science issues, highlights scientific needs and facilitates science-policy integration in the Branch.

HPFB BSN Objectives

1. to promote awareness and recognition of HPFB’s scientific community and their contributions to the health of Canadians;

2. to raise awareness and promote conversations within HPFB of internal and external science activities, technologies and new discoveries that could potentially impact the regulatory landscape;

3. to identify and provide potential solutions for operational challenges affecting the science community;

4. to create opportunities for communication and technology transfer that will contribute to science-based decision making;

5. to act as a conduit for the sharing of important science based information with senior management;

6. to provide a forum for HPFB scientific staff to network, communicate, collaborate, and share ideas;

7. to develop common standards of best practices.

News and updates!

2024-01-17: The HPFB BSN @ MDD GCwiki page was launched.

BSN Science Seminars

The HPFB BSN offers ... In some cases, recordings of past sessions will be available.

To see a listing of past and upcoming science seminars, see the HPFB BSN @ MDD Science Seminars page.

HPFB Monthly Scientific Publication Scans

The HPFB BSN offers ...

To see a listing of monthly scientific publication scans, see the HPFB BSN @ MDD Scientific Publication Scans page.