Senior Partner, Hector MacKay-Dunn, presented the Milton Wong Award to Dr. Richard Glickman at the 18th Annual LifeSciences BC Awards held on April 21st.

The Milton Wong award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a significant contribution to the development of the life sciences sector.

Dr. Glickman, currently the Chairman of the board of directors of Aurinia Pharmaceutical Inc., was recognized this year. He co-founded more than six biotech companies and helped to launch numerous other biotech companies during his career. His career path has left a deep impact on many of the B.C.’s life sciences companies and has propelled the sector forward on an international level.