Laine Bodnar
Laine Bodnar is the Senior Manager Communications at CCRM. Laine has a thorough understanding of health communications, having previously worked in public relations agencies with clients in the pharmaceuticals, biologics, consumer health, medical device and nutrition industries. At CCRM, she is generating awareness of the ever-advancing regenerative medicine and cell and gene therapy fields as she supports the company with strategic communications. Laine completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations at Humber College in Toronto, Canada. Follow Laine on Twitter @LaineBComms.
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Regulatory affairs careers: What scientists need to know
For life science graduates exploring career options, the regulatory affairs function is where scientific expertise meets real-world impact. Regulatory affairs professionals play a crucial role in bringing regenerative medicine – including cell and gene therapies – medical devices and pharmaceuticals to market while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations made by health authorities, such as […]
How to kickstart scicomm careers beyond academia
As a member of CCRM’s Communications team, I am always keen to learn about the different ways that communication can bridge the knowledge gap between various stakeholders and complex scientific work and discoveries in regenerative medicine. Known as scientific communication (scicomm), this field provides rewarding careers for people with life sciences degrees. The Careers Beyond […]
Cell and gene therapies approved by Health Canada and global regulators
Have you wondered how many cell and gene therapies (CGTs) have been approved in Canada? So did I. To track the number down, I first turned to my trusty internet search engine with hopes that a list of Health Canada-approved CGTs would already exist online. Notably, it was exciting to see that one of the […]
Game-changing science communication trends to watch
Science communication sits at the intersection of research, society and decision-making. However, in recent years, the space has become more crowded with artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content, influencer commentaries and monetized narratives, which are reshaping how science is interpreted, trusted and used. Both the creation and consumption of science communication are fundamentally changing. In 2026, six […]