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Antiproton radiation found biologically effective in terminating cells used in cancer research
November 25, 2003 by Lab Canada Newport Beach, CA November 25, 2003 An international collaboration of scientists, including the BC Cancer Research Centre, has completed what it says is the first-ever antiproton beam experiments designed to reveal the biological effectiveness of antiproton radiation in terminating cells…
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Leader of Sudbury Neutrino Observatory wins top Canadian science prize
November 24, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON November 24, 2003 Dr Arthur B McDonald was today named winner of the 2003 Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering. The prize guarantees that Dr McDonald, a professor at Queen’s University, will receive $1 million…
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Oncolytics Biotech granted Ras targeted herpes virus patent
November 24, 2003 by Lab Canada Calgary, AB November 24, 2003 Oncolytics Biotech says it has been granted US Patent 6,649,157 entitled “Viruses for the Treatment of Cellular Proliferative Disorders.” The claims in this patent cover the treatment of Ras mediated tumours using modified herpes viruses.…
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Animal manure generates new source of energy
November 24, 2003 by Lab Canada Edmonton, AB November 24, 2003 New technology announced by Highmark Renewables, Alberta Research Council (ARC) and the Government of Canada will turn manure into energy, bio-based fertilizers and reusable water, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts. The…
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Astris launches new fuel cell testing product
November 24, 2003 by Lab Canada Mississauga, ON November 24, 2003 Alkaline fuel cell technology developer Astris Energi has announced the launch of its next-generation test load monitoring device for the fuel cell and battery industries, its model TL5 Test Load. “This enhanced test load device…
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$60M for research infrastructure in Quebec
November 24, 2003 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC November 24, 2003 Universities, colleges and affiliated research institutes in Quebec are receiving a total of $61,863,297 this year from the federal government to help cover indirect costs associated with federally sponsored research. Post-secondary institutions in the Montral…
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Space agency announces $1.2M for scientific work on Mars 2007 mission
November 21, 2003 by Lab Canada Longueuil, QC November 21, 2003 Information systems company MacDonald, Dettwiler & Associates has been awarded $1.2 million by the Canadian Space Agency to develop a key scientific instrument for Phase A of the NASA Phoenix Mission, set to go to…
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$8M program for brain repair research
November 20, 2003 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC November 20, 2003 NeuroScience Canada, a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of brain research, says it is launching an $8 million brain repair program. The funding will be formally announced by former federal finance minister, Michael H…
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New council will steer biotech policy in Ontario
November 20, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON November 20, 2003 A new council has been formed to advise the Ontario government on all public policy issues facing the biotechnology industry and to be an advocate on behalf of the industry in Ontario. Called the Biotechnology…
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Life sciences news briefs (November 20, 2003)
November 20, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – November 20, 2003 – The following Life Sciences news briefs were published by Industry Canada this week: 1) Pharmaceuticals Update Vasogen announces new class of pharmaceuticals Vasogen (Mississauga), which develops immune modulation therapies for treating cardiovascular disease…
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Indirect research costs at Halifax institutions receive $6.8M funding
November 19, 2003 by Lab Canada Halifax, NS November 19, 2003 The federal government is contributing a total of $6,857,761 to five Halifax-area universities and colleges this year to help cover indirect costs associated with federally supported research. The funding was announced by Allan Rock, minister…
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Allan Rock announces $40,000 in prizes for Canada’s top science promoters
November 18, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa,ON November 18, 2003 Industry Minister Allan Rock today named two individuals and three groups as winners of the 2003 Michael Smith Awards, which are national prizes for outstanding achievement in the promotion of science in Canada. Named after the…
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Study to analyze Canada’s growing pool of biotech talent
November 17, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON November 17, 2003 The Biotechnology Human Resource Council (BHRC) has launched a comprehensive study of human resource issues faced by the Canadian biotechnology sector. The organization says the study is intended to be an important first step in…
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Report shows how Canada’s most innovative firms put their research into action
November 17, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON November 17, 2003 Canada’s most innovative companies import ideas from anywhere in the world and break down barriers between researchers and users to commercialize those ideas, according to The Conference Board of Canada’s fifth Annual Innovation Report: Trading…
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Senior scientific appointments made at Celmed BioSciences
November 17, 2003 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC November 17, 2003 – Celmed BioSciences, a subsidiary of Theratechnologies that targets niche applications in oncology and neurology, has announced three senior scientific appointments. The company says it has created three new vice president positions: Dr Pierre A…
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$4.4M awarded for arthritis research
November 17, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON November 17, 2003 – Three osteoarthritis (OA) research projects have received funding of C$4.4 million. The award was announced today by Dr Robin Poole and Dr Jane Aubin, scientific co-directors of the Canadian Arthritis Network, and Dr Cyril…
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Life sciences news briefs (November 14, 2003)
November 14, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON November 14, 2003 The following life sciences news briefs were published this week by Industry Canada. 1) Pharmaceuticals Update Biotech Holdings receives Mexico regulatory approval for Sucanon Robert Rieveley, president of Biotech Holdings (Vancouver) reported that the company…
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Scientist the first Canadian to win top German medical prize
November 12, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON November 12, 2003 Dr Tak Mak, a senior scientist at Princess Margaret Hospital’s Ontario Cancer Institute for the past 25 years and founding director of the Advanced Medical Discovery Institute, has been selected to receive Germany’s most distinguished…
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Alberta scientists receive leadership awards
November 12, 2003 by Lab Canada Edmonton, AB November 12, 2003 A 24-year-old graduate student and a professor in electrical and computer engineering at University of Alberta, received a total of $20,000 at the Alberta Science and Technology (ASTech) Awards. The ASTech Awards recognize and honour…
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Diabetes research in Canada to receive a major boost
November 11, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON November 11, 2003 The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), in partnership with Ford Motor Company of Canada, says it has raised more than $800,000 on Saturday night at its Honouree of the Year Dinner. Proceeds from the fund…
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Partnership to provide intellectual property protection training
November 11, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON November 11, 2003 The Biotechnology Human Resource Council and law firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson have formed a partnership to deliver intellectual property protection training to Canada’s biotechnology sector. Beginning on December 8, both parties will offer educational courses…
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Infrastructure at university labs gets $24.3M in federal support
November 10, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON November 10, 2003 The federal government has announced C$24.3 million funding to support 124 infrastructure projects in 38 universities across Canada. "The CFI is proud to enable these universities to attract world-class faculty members in areas that are…
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Thermo Electron acquires laboratory services provider
November 10, 2003 by Lab Canada Waltham, MA November 10, 2003 Laboratory instruments and services supplier, Thermo Electron, says it has acquired Laboratory Management Systems (LMSi) of New Castle, Delaware. LMSi is a supplier of regulatory instrument and consulting services to the pharmaceutical and related industries,…
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Microbiology awards issue nomination deadline
November 7, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON November 7, 2003 The Canadian Society of Microbiologists has announced deadlines for two upcoming awards. Nominations are being accepted for the Roche Diagnostic/CSM Award 2004 and for the 2004 Fisher Scientific Award. Deadline for both is December 1.…
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BC researchers win science council accolades
November 7, 2003 by Lab Canada Burnaby, BC November 7, 2003 Winners of the Innovation and Science Council of British Columbia 2003 awards for excellence in science and technology received their awards at a gala dinner earlier this week. The council a crown agency dedicated to…
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$1M for new NSERC chair in extreme-environment design
November 7, 2003 by Lab Canada Montral, QC November 7, 2003 The Government of Canada is funding a new NSERC chair in design for extreme environments at McGill University. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) is providing C$1 million over five years, with McGill…
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Executive appointments at Canadian Water Network
November 6, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON November 6, 2003 The Canadian Water Network has appointed Dr Mark R Servos as the scientific director of the network. In addition, it has named two new members to its board of directors: Paul Glover from Health Canada…
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Advanced foods and materials research gets boost
November 5, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON November 5, 2003 A new Network of Centres of Excellence – the Advanced Foods and Materials Network (AFMNet) is being established with funding of $22.2 million from the federal government. The new centre involves a multi-disciplinary teams with…
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Canadian researcher halts, reverses growth of breast cancer in mice
November 5, 2003 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON November 5, 2003 Canadian microbiologist and CBCRA-funded researcher, Dr William J Muller, has presented pivotal research which demonstrates that it is possible to block genetic switches in mice that turn cancer on and off thereby preventing and even…
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Life sciences news briefs (November 05, 2003)
November 5, 2003 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON November 5, 2003 The following life sciences news briefs were published this week by Industry Canada. 1) Pharmaceuticals Update ConjuChem initiates enrolment in Phase II trial for DAC(TM): GLP-1 ConjuChem (Montreal) announced it has begun European enrolment in…
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$250K to improve participation of women in science and engineering
November 4, 2003 by Lab Canada Guelph, ON November 5, 2003 The first of four new regional chairs to increase the participation of women in science and engineering has been launched at the University of Guelph. The effort is being supported by Canada’s Natural Sciences and…
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