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Food diagnostics developer adds to its scientific leadership
October 2, 2003 by Lab Canada Laval, QC October 2, 2003 Food safety technology developer Warnex today announced that Dr Yvan P Ct has joined the company as vice president, research and development. Dr Ct will be supported in his new role by the formation of…
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Genomics company to use server clusters to speed up research
October 1, 2003 by Lab Canada Quebec City, QC October 1, 2003 IBM says that population genetics specialist firm Galileo Genomics has chosen IBM servers to run its laboratory, clinical and business applications. This standardization will improve efficiencies for laboratory operations and research efforts. Galileo has…
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Life sciences news briefs (October 01, 2003)
October 1, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON — October 1, 2003 — The following life sciences news briefs were published recently by Industry Canada: 1) Pharmaceuticals Update Cardiome reports Oxypurinol clinical trial results Cardiome Pharma (Vancouver) announced that its heart failure drug candidate oxypurinol met…
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Toronto Rehab welcomes new vice president of research
September 29, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON September 29, 2003 Rehabilitation researcher Dr Geoff Fernie, who has pioneered innovative technologies for helping people with disabilities and their caregivers, has been appointed vice president of research at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Dr Fernie has transferred research…
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Life sciences news briefs (September 26, 2003)
September 26, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON — September 26, 2003 — The following life sciences news briefs were recently published by Industry Canada: 1) Pharmaceuticals Update Lorus announces trial with GTI-2040 with US National Cancer Institute Lorus Therapeutics (Toronto) announced that approval has been…
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LAB International appoints new president
September 24, 2003 by Lab Canada Laval, QC September 24, 2003 Drug development company LAB International has appointed Ron Kaczorowski to the position of president and chief operating officer, effective immediately. “I look forward to working closely with Mr Kaczorowski, a proven executive with extensive experience…
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Medisys says it will acquire one of Canada’s largest medical imaging centres
September 24, 2003 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC September 24, 2003 Healthcare services provider Medisys Health Group says it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire medical iimaging centre Edward Street X-Ray for total consideration of approximately $8 million. It says Edward Street services between…
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Survey charts public views of radiology services in Ontario
September 23, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON September 23, 2003 – Eighty percent of Ontarians say the use of outdated radiology equipment is a serious problem but only four percent say the government has made a great deal of progress in dealing with the issue,…
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Agilent Technologies names new president and general manager for Canada
September 23, 2003 by Lab Canada Mississauga, ON — September 23, 2003 — Agilent Technologies today announced that Lawrence Loo has been named president and general manager of Agilent Technologies Canada. Mr Loo will perform this function in addition to his current role as the automated…
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Life sciences news briefs from Industry Canada (June 24, 2003)
June 24, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON — June 24, 2003 — The following life sciences news briefs were published recently by Industry Canada. 1) Pharmaceuticals Update Axcan Pharma Seeks Injunction Against Salix Axcan Pharma (Mont St-Hilaire) filed a motion in the United States District…
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Life sciences news briefs from Industry Canada (June 17, 2003)
June 17, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON June 17, 2003 The following life sciences news briefs were recently published by Industry Canada. 1) Pharmaceuticals Update Biomira Phase II colorectal trial results for Theratope vaccine Biomira (Edmonton) and its collaborator, Merck of Darmstadt, Germany, announced that…
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Life sciences new briefs (May 21, 2003)
May 21, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON May 21, 2003 The following life sciences news briefs were published this week by Industry Canada: 1) Pharmaceuticals Update QLT discontinues tariquidar Phase III non-small cell lung cancer trials QLT (Vancouver) announced that it will stop its current…
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News briefs from Industry Canada
May 16, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON May 16, 2003 The following news briefs were published this week by Industry Canada: 1) Pharmaceuticals Update Procyon PSP94 efficacy data reported in prominent cancer journal Procyon Biopharma (Montreal) announced its scientists and collaborators from McGill University published…
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