From the NOPS 2012 Chair
Saskatoon has been chosen as the city to host the 2012 National Oncology Pharmacy Symposium (NOPS 2012) from October 25th to 28th. The venue will be the Sheraton Cavalier Hotel conveniently located downtown and beautifully situated on the banks of the South Saskatchewan river. Saskatoon is Saskatchewan’s largest city and is currently listed as Canada’s fastest growing city and one of the sunniest places in our country!
Our city is home to the University of Saskatchewan, the only university in Canada to house all five health science colleges with a major teaching hospital on campus, and to Innovation Place, one of the most successful university-related research parks in North America where Canada’s only Synchrotron is located. We are leaders in agricultural biotechnology, the world’s largest exporter of uranium and have two-thirds of the world’s recoverable potash reserves in the Saskatoon region.
The South Saskatchewan river flows diagonally through the city and with seven bridges within city limits, Saskatoon has been referred to as the ‘City of Bridges’. Prepare to venture outside for a walk or jog around the amazing Meewasin Valley trail system meandering through more than 300 acres of riverbank parklands.
We would like everyone to accept our invitation and plan to attend NOPS 2012. Come and experience Saskatoon’s down home hospitality, vibrant essence and discover all the reasons Saskatoon is calling!
Kathy Gesy, NOPS 2012 Chair
