Canada’s life sciences sector: its time has come – The Hill Times
The Hill Times
“It’s not only good for the economy: study after study has shown that the best health care is based on a culture of enquiry and research, …”
TAGS: life sciences sector, health, healthcare, Canadian politics
No ‘silver bullet’ to address biotech talent shortage, says BIOTECanada president – The Hill Times
The Hill Times
“Mr. Casey said that BIOTECanada has begun discussions with its members, including AbCellera, Repare, and BioTalent Canada, to identify the challenges …”
TAGS: biotech, innovative research, healthcare, BIOTECanada
Biomanufacturing partnership boosts Canada’s life-saving treatment and vaccine capacity
HRI Portal
“The Ottawa Hospital, the University of Alberta and BioCanRx collaborate to manufacture vaccines, gene therapies, cell therapies and more…”
TAGS: biomanufacturing, innovative research, gene therapy, vaccine development, the Ottawa Hospital, BioCanRx
The time for older adults is now: Research and innovation in brain health and aging is key
HRI Portal
“Research from Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and elsewhere has found both direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on the brain, which may lead to an increase in the incidence of dementia for many years to come. Increased funding for research and innovation is crucial to tackle this imminent challenge…”
TAGS: innovative research, healthy aging, brain health, Baycrest
Ottawa Heart Institute working to raise awareness for women’s heart health with Jump In For …
The Fulcrum
“Coutinho is chair of the Heart Institute’s Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, head of prevention and rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa …”
TAGS: heart health, women’s health, fundraising, Ottawa Heart Institute
Manitobans raise about $25000 for research into a rare form of blood cancer – CBC.ca
CBC.ca
“About nine Canadians are diagnosed with multiple myeloma every day.”
TAGS: blood cancer, multiple myeloma, cancer research, rare disease, Myeloma Canada