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$52M supports next-generation automotive research
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Hamilton, ON – Ten university-industry partnerships are receiving a total of $29.9 million in federal funding through the Automotive Partnership Canada. In addition they will be receiving a total of $22 million additional funding from industry and other partners. “The…
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$15M competition will accelerate industry innovation
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Fredericton, NB – The New Brunswick Research and Innovation Council is launching the Industry Innovation Challenge, a $15 million competition to identify three to six large-scale industry research and development initiatives. “As part of our government’s $80-million investment in innovation…
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Synchrotron light monitors arsenic in mine-tailings site
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Saskatoon, SK – Amphibians living in an old mine tailings site near Upper Seal Harbour, Nova Scotia, show high levels of arsenic after being tested using synchrotron light, leading scientists to believe these animals could be the canary in the…
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Improved diesel engines the target of $1.2M project
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Edmonton, AB – A recent project by University of Alberta (U of A) researcher Robert Hayes yielded more than just a way to reduce the use of precious metals in controlling emissions from gasoline-powered vehicles. His work also boosted the…
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$1.25M supports biomaterials research in Guelph
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Guelph, ON – Biomaterials research at the University of Guelph is receiving $1.25 million in funding from the BMO Financial Group. “The support from BMO will allow our researchers to continue to revolutionize the use of plant materials,” said Alastair…
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Mining research centre to open at Snolab with $750,000 funding
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Sudbury, ON – A new mining and exploration data centre is being created with $750,000 in funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) Through this support, the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) is establishing a Mining…
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Hospital research income in Canada posts solid growth
October 29, 2013 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Total research income at Canada’s 40 leading hospitals expanded by 4.8% last year, according to Research Infosource, which today released its annual Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals List, ranking Canadian hospitals on their success in attracting support…
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$5M funding launches pediatric IBD research network
October 21, 2013 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – The Foundation for Children with Intestinal and Liver Disorders (CH.I.L.D) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are creating a partnership, the Canadian Children Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network, with $5 million in funding. The goals of…
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National ‘Get Science Right’ campaign comes to Edmonton
October 21, 2013 by Lab Canada Edmonton, AB – Community members in Edmonton are being invited to join in a discussion on the public impact of the crisis in science and research policy in Canada. This is part of a series of cross-country meetings being hosted…
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Survey shows most federal scientists feel they can’t speak out
October 21, 2013 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – A major survey of federal government scientists commissioned by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), has found that 90% feel they are not allowed to speak freely to the media about the work…
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Novel screening method aids in antibiotic discovery
October 21, 2013 by Lab Canada Hamilton, ON – In the battle against antibiotic resistant bacteria, researchers at McMaster University have found resistance itself is a successful pathway for discovering new antibiotic drugs. “In essence, we’ve made resistance useful instead of a scary problem,” said Gerry…
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New policy earmarks $2.1 billion for research in Quebec
October 17, 2013 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – The Québec government unveiled its new policy on research and innovation last week. The province’s minister of higher education, research, science and technology, Pierre Duchesne, said his government will be providing more than $2.1 billion for the first…
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University research income expands at slowest pace since 2001
October 17, 2013 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Total research income at the 50 leading universities expanded by just 1.1% in fiscal 2012, the slowest growth since 2001, according to this year’s annual ranking of Canada’s Top 50 Research Universities, released today by Research Infosource.…
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Conferee sessions a great way to network at Pittcon 2014
October 15, 2013 by Lab Canada Pittsburgh, PA – Topics for conferee networking sessions during Pittcon 2014 have been finalized. These free sessions enable registered attendees to network and provide an informal venue for small groups of participants to discuss topics of mutual interest or solve…
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Want ripples on your icicles? Scientists suggest adding salt
October 15, 2013 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – Though it’s barely the beginning of autumn, scientists at the University of Toronto are one step closer to explaining why winter’s icicles form with Michelin Man-like ripples on their elongated shapes. Experimental physicist Stephen Morris and PhD…
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Researchers worldwide join giant scientific consortium
October 15, 2013 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – Hundreds of researchers from North America, Europe, Australia and Asia have joined together in a consortium to identify the genetic basis of the five most common forms of cancer – breast, prostate, lung, ovarian and colorectal. The…
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$4.5M funding for prostate cancer research biobank
October 15, 2013 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – PROCURE and the Cancer Research Society have launched a new partnership for funding a biobank that specializes in prostate cancer. The new PROCURE Biobank/Cancer Research Society Partnership, which represents $4.5 million in funding over five years, will…
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Cancer researcher wins Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
October 15, 2013 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – Prostate cancer researcher Dr. Martin Gleave has won the fourth annual Aubrey J. Tingle Prize. The award, created in honour of Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR)’s founding president & CEO, is given to a British…
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$13.6M funding for cancer research from Terry Fox Foundation
October 15, 2013 by Lab Canada Vancouver, BC – Three cancer research teams are receiving $13.6 million from the Terry Fox Foundation to conduct cutting-edge research in several areas where there are unmet cancer needs. In Ontario, scientists are applying new techniques using lasers and nanotechnologies…
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$7M awarded for genomics research
October 8, 2013 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – In conjunction with the Ontario Genomics Institute, the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation has awarded four new projects a total of $7 million in funding. The projects are as follows: At the University of Ottawa, Drs.…
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CML Healthcare unveils automated systems at Mississauga lab
October 7, 2013 by Lab Canada Mississauga, ON – Laboratory services provider CML Healthcare says it has taken a significant step in increasing its throughput and automation by installing two BD Kiestra Total Laboratory Automation (TLA) systems. On September 19, the company held a ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Independent testing labs protest new contracting arrangements
October 7, 2013 by Lab Canada Toronto, ON – The Canadian Council of Independent Laboratories is speaking out against new contracting arrangements being entered into by the Ontario’s provincial government, under which some construction, repair and maintenance projects involving highways and other infrastructure are now being…
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Synchrotron technology helps in soil nitrogen management study
October 7, 2013 by Lab Canada Saskatoon, SK – Food security is becoming an increasingly important global issue, and scientists are looking for the best way to maintain the organic matter in soils using different methods of fertilization and crop rotation. In fact, increasing the organic…
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Montreal researcher receives global recognition
October 7, 2013 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – Innovation in Canada’s forest products sector received international acclaim recently as a Montreal researcher was presented a prestigious award for his ground-breaking work. Dr. Derek Gray received the prestigious Marcus Wallenberg award, considered the “Nobel Prize” for…
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Canadian innovators win in national competition
October 2, 2013 by Lab Canada Calgary, AB – Winners of 2013 Ernest C. Manning Innovation Awards were announced this week by Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation president Jennifer Diakiw. The 2013 winners – from British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia – share $145,000 in prizes.…
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$4.5M funding creates new multidisciplinary research centre
October 1, 2013 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – A new research centre that focuses on finding scientific methods to establish early childhood risk factors for mental illness is being launched in Montreal with a $4.5 million donation from the Irving Ludmer Family Foundation. The new…
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Short course program ready for Pittcon 2014
October 1, 2013 by Lab Canada Pittsburgh, PA – The course listing for Pittcon 2014’s Short Course program has been finalized and is now available for registration. 2014. Short Courses are taught by industry experts; range from half-day up to two-day classes; and include beginner, intermediate,…
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Stem cell researcher wins 2013 Till & McCulloch Award
October 1, 2013 by Lab Canada Ottawa, ON – A Canadian technology that has the potential to boost the number of stem cells given to patients undergoing transplants of the blood-forming system has been recognized as the most impactful stem cell research paper authored by a…
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Human pain genetics focus of new excellence research chair
September 30, 2013 by Lab Canada Montreal, QC – Dr. Luda Diatchenko has been named Canada excellence research chair (CERC) in human pain genetics at McGill University. Russian-born Dr Diatchenko comes to Canada from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is the first…
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$3.7M funds research projects in Newfoundland
September 30, 2013 by Lab Canada St. John’s, NL – Researchers at Memorial University are receiving a total of $3.7 million in funding from the Research & Development Corporation of Newfoundland and Labrador (RDC) to support 34 academic-led research projects. The research is being conducted in…
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NanoSight acquired by Malvern Instruments
September 30, 2013 by Lab Canada Amesbury, UK – Nanoparticle characterization company NanoSight has been acquired by Malvern Instruments. The acquisition was completed on Friday, September 27. NanoSight developed and commercialized a special technology called Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA). The company’s instrumentation and software enable the…
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