Governments Invest In Agriculture Education And Awareness Programs For Manitoba Students
The federal and provincial governments are investing $25,000 to expand and create new opportunities for young people to learn about agriculture and food
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University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg collaborate on commercialization of technologies
Inventors at the University of Winnipeg will now have access to the expertise and services of the University of Manitoba’s Technology Transfer Office, under a recently signed service agreement.
Registration of XiteBio Yield+ Line of Biologicals
XiteBio announces the registration of three new early post emergent biologicals: XiteBio® Yield+ for Canola; XiteBio® Yield+ for Corn, Wheat & Barley; and XiteBio® Yield+ for Legumes.
GLOBAL BIOTECHNOLOGY LEADERS TO UNITE IN WINNIPEG - NEWS RELEASE
This September, the bioscience world is coming together in Winnipeg with one mission: feeding nine billion people on our current agricultural footprint - through innovation and collaboration.
Local firms ahead of curve on machine learning
Since the announcement last March of a community collaboration to establish a national centre for the commercialization of machine learning in Winnipeg, the words "machine learning" have started appearing much more often in the mainstream.
Release of the Bioproducts Productions and Development Survey
The Bioproducts Production and Development Survey 2015 was conducted on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. This survey, which was previously conducted in 2003, 2006 and 2009, provides statistical information on the characteristics and activities
Innovative Medicines Canada Welcomes Pamela Fralick as President
[It is our pleasure] to inform you that Innovative Medicines Canada welcomes Pamela Fralick as…
St. Boniface Hospital research director receives Research Canada Leadership Award
Dr. Grant Pierce, executive director of research, St-Boniface Hospital and professor, department of physiology, University of Manitoba, has been awarded Research Canada’s 2016 Leadership Award
New brain cancer treatment
Monteris Medical was founded in 1999 with the mission to create neurosurgical technology that, when used by neurosurgeons, would allow them to ablate (treat with lethal heat) brain lesions and brain tumors that may be difficult to approach via traditional
Federal Government Releases Clean Technology Feedback Site
What does clean technology mean to you? Do you have an innovative idea about using technology in natural resource sectors? Share your thoughts on what Canada could do to work towards cleaner energy in the future.
Imaging Cloak Patent Could Enable More Accurate 3D Medical Imaging
Cubresa's new patent in the US for flexible imagine sensors allows for 3D imaging of traditionally difficult to image areas for cancer detection in humans and animals.
Valeant Canada announces substantial investment into its Manitoba plant
Valeant Canada announced an $8 million investment into its Steinbach, Manitoba manufacturing plant for Xifaxan and Apriso.
Increased Funding for Intravenous Cancer Drugs Will Support Manitobans Fighting Cancer
The 2016 Provincial budget increases funding to support the provision of cancer drugs for patients across the province by $4 million.
Richard Tyc and Mark Torchia Receive Governor General's Award
The awards were presented May 19, 2016 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa
Tiny microbes, big idea
An exciting update of LSAM member company Exigence Technologies.
Foerster, Torchia to be inducted to St-Boniface Hospital Research Hall of Fame
Drs Foerster and Torchia will be inducted as the 3rd and 4th members of the Hall of Fame.
Funding for SBRC Youth BIOlab
The St. Boniface Hospital’s RBC Youth BIOlab Jeunesse will receive $120,000 over 3 years from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) ensuring that today's youth are engaged in science from an early age your years to come.
Dr. Mark Torchia And Richard Tyc Receive Canadian Governor General's Innovation Award
NAUGURAL AWARD RECOGNIZES ENTREPRENEURIAL INNOVATION
Cubresa's NuPet PET scanner released for simultaneous PET/MR in existing MR systems
Cubresa Inc. today, announced the release of its NuPET™ scanner.
Kane Biotech Announces bluestem™ Breakthrough Order with Major Retail Chain
Kane Biotech Inc. is pleased to announce that it has received a breakthrough order of its bluestem™ brand of oral care products from a major North American pet specialty store chain.
Creating Jobs and Investment for Canadian Youth - Government of Canada Invests $165 Million in Youth Employment Strategy, Supports Thousands of Youth Across Canada
The Government of Canada is investing over $165 million in the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) starting this year through Budget 2016.