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1 online resource (x, 288 pages) : illustrations |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"In Sight is a memoir about how a love of science and discovery drove Julia Levy, a celebrated scholar and biotech CEO, to work her way through gender bias in order to achieve academic and professional recognition. Her story traces the unconventional invention of a breakthrough drug treatment from its development from laboratory researchin the laboratory to its application as a medical treatment for vision loss. Told from a female perspective, In Sight is a unique and personal story covering Levy's early years as a refugee, her university training in the UK, and her appointment as professor at the University of British Columbia. Years spent as an academic led gave the author to unexpected exposure to the biotechnology industry and a chance meeting with colleagues that led to the formation of a lucrative biotechnology company, known today as QLT Inc. The bulk of the book covers the years spent building the company, and Levy's surprising transition from chief scientific officer to CEO. In Sight is an honest description of the trials of drug development, the tensions inherent in the commercialization of health innovations, and the truly remarkable hurdles faced by women in the scientific community."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Levy, Julia G., 1934-
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Microbiologists -- Canada -- Biography.
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Microbiologists. |
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Canada. |
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Biographies.
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College teachers -- Canada -- Biography.
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College teachers. |
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Chief executive officers -- Canada -- Biography.
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Chief executive officers. |
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Canada. |
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Electronic books.
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Personal Narrative.
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Electronic books.
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Autobiographies.
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Autobiographies.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Levy, Julia G., 1934- In sight. Toronto ; Buffalo ; London : University of Toronto Press, 2020 148750831X 9781487508319 (OCoLC)1146572535 |
| ISBN |
9781487537999 electronic book |
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1487537999 electronic book |
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9781487537982 electronic book |
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1487537980 electronic book |
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