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About us

At the intersection of health care, life sciences and business, Bay Area Health Trust is an example of a successful relationship between hospitals, post-secondary institutions and the for-profit private sector. Operating life science businesses with the goal of returning value to its beneficiaries, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and McMaster University, Bay Area Health Trust promotes entrepreneurship and invests in growth-oriented businesses to support patient care.

Program engagement

Bay Area Health Trust

Leadership

Peter Kalra

President & CEO

John Hands

Director, Business Development Office

Kaitlin Guarasci

Business Unit Director

Status

In Market

Sector

Subsector

Synapse Life Science Pitch Competition applications open. Apply by November 10, 2024

Applications for the 2025 Synapse Competition are open!

The Synapse Life Science Competition combines the ideas and research of life science innovators with the intellect and strategy of students. Finalists receive training, mentorship, a $2,000 grant and a chance to pitch and compete for BIG cash prizes!

Applications close on November 10, 2024.