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New research VP for Western
June 19, 2012 by Lab Canada London, ON – Molecular biologist Dr John Capone has been named as new vice-president (research) of the University of Western Ontario. Currently serving his second term as McMaster University’s dean of science, Dr Capone is recognized as one of Canada’s…
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Project to develop tree fibre mapping techniques
April 23, 2012 by Lab Canada St John’s, NL – A $2.5 million project at Memorial University of Newfoundland that is developing new inventory tools to model and map forest properties in Newfoundland and Labrador has received $736,000 in funding from Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial government…
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New catalyst promises cheaper, greener drugs
April 2, 2012 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – A chemistry team at the University of Toronto has discovered environmentally friendly iron-based nanoparticle catalysts that work as well as the expensive, toxic, metal-based catalysts that are currently in wide use by the drug, fragrance and food…
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Dalhousie forms research relationship with Israel
October 24, 2011 by Lab Canada Halifax, NS – Dalhousie University and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel have signed a memorandum of understanding that strengthens their commitment to explore opportunities for collaboration on international research. Dalhousie’s vice-president of research, Martha Crago, and the province’s…
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Fast, powerful computing resources open research doors
July 18, 2011 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – Upgraded high-performance computing (HPC) systems with massive memory and exceptional speed are being launched at two universities in British Columbia. Nearly $17 million has been provided through the Compute Canada / WestGrid project toward upgrades at the…
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$2M research chair to focus on minerals research
April 11, 2011 by Lab Canada St John’s, NF – Significant investments from both industry and government totalling more than $2 million will support a new industrial research chair for Memorial University. Dr Steve Piercey has been appointed the NSERC-Altius Industrial Research Chair in the Metallogeny…
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2011 Killam Research Fellowships are announced
March 3, 2011 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – The winners of the 2011 Killam Research Fellowships, were announced this week by the Canada Council for the Arts. The council, which administers the fellowships, announced that a total of $1.12 million has been awarded for the…
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Brain institute appoints new head
January 28, 2011 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – The board of the recently launched Ontario Brain Institute (OBI) has appointed Dr Donald Stuss as president and scientific director (interim). Dr Stuss, university professor in psychology, neurology and rehabilitation science at the University of Toronto, comes…
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Equine research receives $2M funding
August 30, 2010 by Lab Canada Guelph, ON – The University of Guelph has received $2 million from the EP Taylor Equine Research Fund to support clinical research in the health and performance of racehorses. “This generous gift is an investment in the future of the…
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Supercomputer helps telescope see echos from the big bang
June 18, 2010 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – An international collaboration of scientists has announced the first results of the ACT project, probing the early years of the universe. The announcement was made last week at the High Performance Computing Symposium (HPCS2010) by Jonathan Sievers,…
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$3M gift catalyst in creation of chair for sustainable food production
April 12, 2010 by Lab Canada Brampton and Guelph, ON — Loblaw Companies and the University of Guelph have announced the creation of The Loblaw Companies Limited Chair in Sustainable Food Production. The chair was made possible by a $3-million gift from Loblaw and will be…
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Pfizer Canada announces recipients of neuropathic pain research awards program
April 1, 2010 by Lab Canada Kirkland, QC – Pfizer Canada has announced the recipients of its third Neuropathic Pain Research Awards Competition, which aims to fund and support Canadian innovation within independent neuropathic pain research in the areas of basic biomedical, clinical and health sciences.…
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$165M for round of new, renewed Canada Research Chairs
March 29, 2010 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – A total of $165.5 million in funding for 187 newly awarded or renewed Canada Research Chairs at 44 Canadian universities has been awarded by the federal government. “This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Canada Research Chairs…
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Medical isotope technology development gets $3M boost
March 29, 2010 by Lab Canada Edmonton, AB – The University of Alberta (U of A) is receiving $3 million in funding to explore the testing and validation of processes and technologies by which medical isotopes can be manufactured. The funding comes from the federal government’s…
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$2.5M awarded to livestock and forage research projects
January 25, 2010 by Lab Canada Regina, SK – A total of $2.5 million in funding has been provided by Saskatchewan’s Agriculture Development Fund for 21 livestock and forage-related research projects. The projects that received funding include developing new livestock feeds from the by-products of processed…
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$2M supports research projects at Memorial University
January 25, 2010 by Lab Canada St John’s, NL – Newfoundland’s provincial Research & Development Corporation has announced a $2 million funding for research projects at Memorial University through its Industrial Research and Innovation Fund (IRIF). The IRIF funding enables researchers to leverage an additional $4.2…
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Physicist pairs with pharmaceutical scientist to design nano-particles for cancer imaging
December 7, 2009 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – In the drive to improve early detection and treatment of cancer, a pair of Toronto scientists has developed a technology that combines contrast agents with targeted, long-lasting nano-particles for use in multiple medical imaging platforms. While contrast…
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University of Toronto physicist wins prestigious international science prize
October 19, 2009 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – University of Toronto physicist Richard Peltier has been chosen by the Franklin Institute to receive the 2010 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science. Dr Peltier is the first Canadian to receive the $250,000 award, and…
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Green chemistry centre gets $13.6M funding
October 5, 2009 by Lab Canada Kingston, ON – Ontario’s provincial government is providing $13.6 million in funding for the GreenCentre Canada, located at Queen’s University in Kingston. The $71-million centre, which was established in February, is operated by PARTEQ Innovations, and will connect green chemistry…
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$1M research chair to focus on Alzheimer’s and related dementia
October 5, 2009 by Lab Canada Saskatoon, SK – A new $1 million research chair, a partnership between the Saskatchewan Research Health Foundation (SHRF) and the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, is the first in a series of 10 potential Saskatchewan Research Chairs administered by SHRF. “The…
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New research chair in endothelial cell biology to accelerate development of innovative therapies
October 5, 2009 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – The Centre for Blood Research (CBR) and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia have announced the establishment of the CSL Behring – Canada Research Chair in Endothelial Cell Biology. Over the next five…
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Electron beam nanolithography facility opens at U of T
September 28, 2009 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – A state-of-the-art nanotechnology research lab has opened at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. The lab will allow scientists and engineers to create next-generation devices that could significantly impact health care, information technology,…
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Researchers discover the first-ever link between intelligence and curiosity
September 28, 2009 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Scientists from the University of Toronto and the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital have discovered a molecular link between intelligence and curiosity, which may lead to the development of drugs to improve learning. In…
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New pharmaceutical sciences building for UBC; facility will house drug research centre
September 18, 2009 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – The University of British Columbia (UBC) is receiving $86.4 million from British Columbia’s provincial government for construction of a new state-of-the-art building to house its Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science. The new $133.3-million Pharmaceutical Sciences Building will feature…
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State-of-art veterinary facility opens in Calgary
August 31, 2009 by Lab Canada Calgary, AB – Alberta’s first facility dedicated to training veterinarians and the study of animal and public health is opening this September. The new state-of-art Clinical Skills Building at the University of Calgary will accommodate more than 120 students who…
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Knowledge infrastructure projects move forward at the University of Saskatchewan
August 14, 2009 by Lab Canada Saskatoon, SK – Federal and were provincial government officials were at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) earlier this week to discuss an update on the $22.9 million in funding going towards refurbishing a number of roofs and renovating…
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