Name: Future Laboratories: Spaces for Convergence & Collaboration
Start: 2024-11-27T11:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-27T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

A Virtual Connector Session powered by LEDC & Western Research Parks. Presented by Somayeh Mousazadeh, Design Director at HDR.
About this Event

Connector Session with Somayeh Mousazadeh: Future Laboratories – Spaces for Convergence & Collaboration

Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolution of research facilities and their pivotal role in advancing collaborative, transdisciplinary research.

Event Overview:

In her presentation, Somayeh Mousazadeh will explore the unique spatial and infrastructure requirements of emerging research spaces designed for convergence and collaboration. From her work on Bioconvergence Facilities and Labs of the Future to her experience in designing the York University Neuroscience Facility, Somayeh will share insights into how laboratory design is adapting to support flexible, efficient, and transdisciplinary research environments.

Date & Time:

November 27, 2024
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location:

Virtual (You will receive a Zoom link before the event)

Agenda:

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Keynote Address
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM: Q&A and Virtual Networking

RSVP: Please RSVP by November 26, 2024.

Keynote Speaker: Somayeh Mousazadeh is a Design Director at HDR with 15 years of experience specializing in education and science projects. She has developed an integrated value design approach, aligning laboratory space planning, structural design, and infrastructure distribution to achieve true flexibility and optimal efficiency. Somayeh led the design of the York University Neuroscience Facility, a multidisciplinary research building currently under construction in Toronto. Her pioneering research on Bioconvergence Facilities and Labs of the Future is influencing the next generation of research building designs.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of research facility design with an industry expert. We look forward to having you join us for this informative event!

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