Cell Biology - Press Releases | Science and Technology
EMERITUS APPOINTMENTS TO OUTSTANDING LAWYER, BIOTECHNOLOGIST AND ARCHITECT
University of Manitoba | October 16, 2006
The title Professor Emeritus is an honour that is conferred by the Board of Governors after retirement on individuals who have rendered distinguished service to the university and who have significant records in teaching, research, and scholarship....[continue]
Health and Social Impacts of Cancer Examined
University of Victoria | October 12, 2006
From clinical research to palliative care, cancer is a presence with a powerful impact....[continue]
McMaster gears up for Terry Fox Run
McMaster University | September 13, 2006
Great strides have been made in the race against cancer, but there are still many more steps that need to be taken. This Sunday, Sept. 17, thousands of people across Canada will participate in the Terry Fox Run to raise awareness and funding for cancer research....[continue]
Carbon monoxide may help prevent debilitating pregnancy condition
Queen's University | September 5, 2006
New findings by Queen's University researchers suggest that administering low doses of carbon monoxide to pregnant women may help prevent the potentially damaging effects to mother and baby of pre-eclampsia....[continue]
Wheeling for a cure
McMaster University | August 1, 2006
A McMaster-based research group that is leading efforts to find a cure for paralysis is getting a hand with its ongoing funding challenges from a group of athletes who may someday benefit from the group's work....[continue]
Cell protection mechanism points to therapies to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Queen's University | July 19, 2006
An understanding of how two genes cooperate to protect aortic muscle cells points to new therapies to treat arteriosclerosis, the major cause of heart attack and stroke, a study by Queen’s University researchers concludes....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | July 14, 2006
Ross Finnie’s (Policy Studies) opinion piece about the government’s approach to energy conservation appears in the Montreal Gazette....[continue]
Queen's in the News
Queen's University | July 13, 2006
Brian Bennett and James Reynolds (Pharmacology and Toxicology) continue to discuss a compound that appears to prevent visual memory impairment, which is one of the main symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, most recently in the Peterborough Examiner....[continue]
American oilman donates US $2M to brain research
University of Calgary | June 9, 2006
Reach!, the joint fundraising initiative of the University of Calgary and Calgary Health Region, honoured Texas oilman Boone Pickens today for donating US $2 million to the Hotchkiss Brain Institute....[continue]
NYU star named McGill Dean of Medicine
McGill University | May 29, 2006
Richard I. Levin brings additional heft to brain-gain success story at McGill...[continue]
University of Alberta and Capital Health launch Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
University of Alberta | May 25, 2006
Stollery, Royal Alexandra Foundations commit $37 million to support new facilities, researchers...[continue]
University of Alberta and Capital Health launch Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
University of Alberta | May 25, 2006
Stollery, Royal Alexandra Foundations commit $37 million to support new facilities, researchers...[continue]
University of Alberta and Capital Health launch Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
University of Alberta | May 24, 2006
Stollery, Royal Alexandra Foundations commit $37 million to support new facilities, researchers...[continue]
University of Alberta and Capital Health launch Women and Children’s Health Research Institute
University of Alberta | May 24, 2006
Stollery, Royal Alexandra Foundations commit $37 million to support new facilities, researchers...[continue]
McGill research shows positive results for CVT-E002 in a cancer model
McGill University | May 24, 2006
A preclinical study conducted by McGill researcher Dr. Sandra Miller has shown that a proprietary extract of ginseng CVT-E002 may have potential as a cancer therapy and immune system booster during cancer treatment....[continue]
McGill research shows positive results for CVT-E002 in a cancer model
McGill University | May 24, 2006
A preclinical study conducted by McGill researcher Dr. Sandra Miller has shown that a proprietary extract of ginseng CVT-E002 may have potential as a cancer therapy and immune system booster during cancer treatment....[continue]
U of S Spring Convocation Ceremonies Held May 23 - 25
University of Saskatchewan | May 18, 2006
The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer 2,800 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Spring Convocation May 23-25 at TCU Place (formerly the Centennial Auditorium) in Saskatoon....[continue]
McGill leadership in research enhanced with seven new Canada Research Chairs
McGill University | April 28, 2006
McGill's ranking as Canada's most research-intensive university was further enhanced today with the announcement of seven new Canada Research Chairs, bringing the total of CRCs at McGill to 122....[continue]
New Canada Research Chairs Announced
University of Western Ontario | April 28, 2006
Studies of sexual dysfunction, health care management and proteomics are the focus of three new Canada Research Chairs (CRC) named today at The University of Western Ontario....[continue]
London Scientists to Share $12.7 Million for Medical Research
University of Western Ontario | April 20, 2006
Health research in London got a $12.7 million boost today from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)....[continue]
SFU Research Takes Aim at Kidney Disease
Simon Fraser University | April 20, 2006
New funding will help Simon Fraser University cell biologist Lynne Quarmby in her search for ways to slow the onset of polycystic kidney disease (PKD)....[continue]
U of G Research May Offer New Advances in Tissue Therapy
University of Guelph | March 31, 2006
A scientist at the University of Guelph has made egg-like cells from skin stem cells taken from fetal pigs, an achievement that may offer a new route to tissue therapy for treating a variety of diseases....[continue]
New Facility Targets Spread of Breast Cancer
University of Western Ontario | March 27, 2006
A new research facility at The University of Western Ontario will help researchers determine how breast cancer cells spread through the body....[continue]
Heritage researcher investigates adolescent sport injuries
University of Calgary | March 23, 2006
AHFMR announces $48 million in new health research funding...[continue]
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA HOLDS SPECIAL EVENT TO HONOUR RESEARCH INNOVATION
University of Manitoba | March 16, 2006
This afternoon at the Bannatyne Campus, Dr. Emoke Szathmáry, president and vice-chancellor of the University of Manitoba, will formally recognize 27 researchers who have successfully patented new technologies....[continue]
U of S-Led Brain Awareness Week 2006 Runs March 13-19
University of Saskatchewan | March 9, 2006
Have you ever wondered how cell phone use affects your brain? Did you know that regular physical activity may generate the growth of new brain cells?...[continue]
Women's health researchers at York U win awards
York University | January 27, 2006
Five scholars at York University were honoured recently for their research into issues related to women’s health....[continue]
Scientists discover whole new part of the cell
University of Calgary | November 30, 2005
Findings have implications for cancer, immune disorders...[continue]
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP LED BY UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA RECEIVES $1.2 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING
University of Manitoba | November 21, 2005
Partnership will accelerate technology transfer in Manitoba...[continue]
FIVE CANADA RESEARCH CHAIRS RENEWED WITH $2.5 MILLION
University of Manitoba | November 16, 2005
Researchers to continue cutting-edge work in anxiety disorders, genomics, heart disease and chemistry....[continue]
CFI dollars fuel futuristic cancer research, other projects
University of Calgary | November 7, 2005
One of only a handful of Canadian research teams working in the pioneering field of Systems Biology today received funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation to set up a new laboratory at the University of Calgary....[continue]
Scientists discover whole new part of the cell
University of Calgary | November 1, 2005
Findings have implications for cancer, immune disorders...[continue]
Broccoli Sprouts Eaten During Pregnancy May Provide Children with Life-long Protection Against Heart Disease - U of S Study
University of Saskatchewan | January 31, 2005
Eating broccoli sprouts during pregnancy may provide your kids with life-long protection against cardiovascular disease, according to a research team led by Bernhard Juurlink at the University of Saskatchewan....[continue]
