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Beyond co-op
A new program that aims to increase the job readiness of STEM and business students brings renewed attention to a skills gap identified in new graduates.
Read More »Intelligent ventilation system enables creation of energy-efficient “smart labs”
Scientific research labs represent a huge portion of the energy demand of a university campus; as much as two-thirds of a campus’ energy
Read More »The Vitamin A factor
Weihong Song and his colleagues are investigating the role of vitamin A deficiency in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Read More »Synaptive Medical brings innovation to the neurosurgery space
This Toronto-based medical device company brings innovation to the brain surgery space by improving on surgical equipment and streamlining robotic systems.
Read More »Spotlight on Ontario: Reza Moridi, Minister of Research, Innovation and Science
Ontario's concentration of research institutions and life sciences businesses has created the ideal climate for advances in the biotechnology spaces.
Read More »A passion for stem cell research
Seventeen-year-old Miranda Li's passion for stem cell research led her to work on an innovative project about characterizing suicide genes.
Read More »British Columbia, the life sciences hub
BC has no shortage of research institutions to draw innovation from, which gives rise to a lot of successful small and medium-sized biotech companies
Read More »Protecting bioprocessing from overpressure events
Over the past 30 years or so, bioprocessing in Canada has grown at exponential rates from the early days of research-based companies.
Read More »Manchester on the move
How Manchester, a city in the north of England, creates the right environment for innovation.
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