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Nobel Laureates to speak at Pittcon 2016
January 20, 2016 by Lab Canada Pittsburgh, PA – Two Nobel Laureates will be speaking at Pittcon 2016, which takes place from March 6 to 10 in Atlanta. W. E. Moerner, the Harry S. Mosher professor of chemistry and professor of applied physics at Stanford University,…
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Wealth of chemicals info in newly launched database
January 20, 2016 by Lab Canada Helsinki, Finland – ECHA, the European Chemicals Agency, has launched a new chemicals database on its website to make it easier to find information on a vast number of chemicals used in Europe (EU). Aimed at both professional and non-professional…
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$3M funding supports personalized onco-genomics research
January 20, 2016 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – BC’s provincial government is adding $3 million to the funding it is providing to the BC Cancer Foundation for the Personalized Onco-Genomics program and other high priority cancer projects. This announcement adds to the $2 million…
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Using light for targeted drug delivery could help fight tumours
January 20, 2016 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – Some drug regimens, such as those designed to eliminate tumours, are notorious for nasty side effects. Unwanted symptoms are often the result of medicine going where it’s not needed and harming healthy cells. To minimize this risk,…
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Nanoparticle to be studied as vaccine adjuvant and drug delivery vehicle
January 20, 2016 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – Guelph-based Glysantis Inc. and the National Research Council (NRC) are partnering to investigate the potential of Glysantis’ NanoGlys nanoparticle for biomedical applications. The partners are using NRC preclinical models to study how the nanoparticle could be used…
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$7M funding supports 40 crop research projects
January 19, 2016 by Lab Canada Saskatoon, SK – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Saskatchewan’s provincial government is providing $7 million for crop-related research through the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund (ADF). The funding extends to 40 research projects. The support for these crop-related projects is bolstered…
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Partnership boosts genomics research in plant protection and food safety
January 19, 2016 by Lab Canada Guelph, ON – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the University of Guelph’s Biodiversity Institute of Ontario are forming a partnership to create tools to use genomics and DNA barcoding to improve species identification for early detection of plant…
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$40M funding launches new advanced therapeutic cell technologies centre
January 15, 2016 by Lab Canada Chalfont St. Giles, UK and Toronto, ON – GE Healthcare, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), and the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) are building a centre for advanced therapeutic cell technologies in Toronto…
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Researchers develop ‘printing press’ for nanoparticles
January 11, 2016 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – Gold nanoparticles have unusual optical, electronic and chemical properties, which scientists are seeking to put to use in a range of new technologies, from nanoelectronics to cancer treatments. Some of the most interesting properties of nanoparticles emerge…
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Purdue Pharma Canada appoints new VP for R&D
January 11, 2016 by Lab Canada Pickering, ON – Purdue Pharma Canada has named Dr. Julie Ducharme as its new vice president, research and development. “Dr. Ducharme is a dynamic leader with a proven track record in clinical research, drug discovery and early drug development…
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$1.2M supports 5 oncology drug development teams
January 8, 2016 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Five oncology drug development projects are being provided with a total of $1.2 million in funding, plus expertise and in-kind support, from the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR). OICR’s Drug Discovery Team is made up…
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NRC scientist named ASTM International chairman
January 8, 2016 by Lab Canada W. Conshohocken, PA – Ralph M. Paroli, Ph.D., of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), has started his term as 2016 chairman of the ASTM International board of directors. ASTM’s board is made up of 25 leaders from…
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$4M supports research into clean tech hydrogen gas development
January 8, 2016 by Lab Canada Kingston, ON – Research into next-generation clean technologies by a Canada-wide team led by Dr. Gregory Jerkiewicz of Queen’s University is being supported with $4 million in funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) through…
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$5M funding expands scope of structural genomics research groups
January 5, 2016 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON & Montreal, QC – University of Toronto and McGill University scientists are leading an international partnership to discover new and improved drug treatments for tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases. Originally established in 2012 with support from the…
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New cellular structure responsible for organ rejection
January 5, 2016 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – A new cellular structure responsible for previously unexplained rejection of organ transplants has been identified by researchers at the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM.) This discovery could one day revolutionize transplantation practice by modifying risk…
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New president and CEO appointed to Genome Canada
January 5, 2016 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – Genome Canada has announced the appointment of Marc LePage as the organization’s new president and CEO. “Mr. LePage has deep roots within the Canadian genomics community and a track record of success in advancing this cutting-edge…
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Study suggests a novel biological clock starts ticking in late life
January 5, 2016 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – As we age, the genes that regulate our daily biological rhythms appear to change how they function, which could explain the changes in sleep patterns, cognition and mood that can occur in late life, according to a…
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Discovery may stop West Nile and Dengue viruses
December 22, 2015 by Lab Canada Edmonton, AB – A new discovery from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry could open the door to one day treat or prevent diseases caused by West Nile virus and Dengue virus infections. The research, published and…
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Lakes warming at alarming rates
December 21, 2015 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Climate change has led to warming of lakes at a rapid rate, even faster than the air or the oceans, according to York University biologist Sapna Sharma, a lead author of a new global study. “We…
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Bone cancer researchers discover how to block osteosarcoma
December 21, 2015 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Scientists at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have discovered that blocking the master regulator of bone renewal stops osteosarcoma – the most common primary bone cancer in children and teens, and the malignant disease that was fatal for…
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$3.3M program to accelerate data sharing in biomedical research
December 18, 2015 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – Genome Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) have announced $3.3 million funding in Can-SHARE. The program will create the policies and tools that will allow Canadian clinicians and researchers to share genomic and clinical…
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Physicists solve 40-year mystery of matter
December 16, 2015 by Lab Canada Hamilton, ON – Takashi Imai has managed to crack a mystery of matter that has eluded other top physicists, even Nobel winners, for decades. The McMaster physics professor and his graduate student, Mingxuan Fu, have established that an elusive form…
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Groundbreaking for $52M health sciences building
December 16, 2015 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – Construction has begun on a new, $52-million Health Sciences Building at Carlton University that will include open-concept research labs that will provide greater access to experiential learning opportunities for students while encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration and closer interactions…
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Failure to enjoy music could be built into some brains
December 15, 2015 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – About two per cent of the world’s population simply do not enjoy music. Hooking them up to physiological recording machines and playing them well-liked music shows their hearts do not race and their skin shows no sign…
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Dow and DuPont to merge, then split
December 11, 2015 by Lab Canada Wilmington, DE and Midland, MI – DuPont and The Dow Chemical Company today announced an agreement to combine in what is dubbed an ‘all-stock merger of equals’. The combined company will be named DowDuPont and will have a combined market…
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$1.4M funding supports research internships in Manitoba
December 9, 2015 by Lab Canada Winnipeg, MB – Research Manitoba has announced $1.4 million of funding to support research internships between researchers and Manitoba companies or not-for-profits through Mitacs. Mitacs connects companies and not-for-profit organizations with local experts in the academic community to address their…
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Researchers turn off most notorious cancer-causing protein
December 9, 2015 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – It’s known as the most common cancer-causing protein, directly responsible for 30 percent of all cancers and indirectly involved in virtually all cancers. For over 30 years, scientists have failed to successfully target it, but now researchers…
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Researchers turning toxic ponds into healthy wetlands
December 9, 2015 by Lab Canada Windsor, ON – A method developed by researchers at the University of Windsor promises to hasten the turning of toxic tailings ponds left by petroleum mining into sustainable wetlands. A team led by biology professors Chris Weisener and Jan…
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Canada’s chemist awards announced for 2016
December 9, 2015 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – Canadian Society for Chemistry and the Chemical Institute of Canada have announced the names of award recipients for 2016. The Canadian Society for Chemistry award winners for 2016 are: Award for Research Excellence in Materials…
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Pittcon technical sessions to include food safety, bioanalytical science
December 9, 2015 by Lab Canada Pittsburgh, PA – With hot topics including food safety, bioanalytical science, and homeland security, Pittcon’s 2016 Technical Program will feature over 2,000 technical presentations offered in symposia, oral sessions, workshops, awards, and posters. The core of the technical program –…
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New stretchable, wearable sensor made with chewing gum
December 2, 2015 by Lab Canada Winnipeg, MB – Body sensors, which were once restricted to doctors’ offices, have come a long way. They now allow any wearer an easy way to track heart rate, steps and sleep cycles around the clock. Soon, they could become even…
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