Diagnostics
National Biotechnology Week Set to Launch Sept 18
National Biotechnology Week—September 18-25, 2009—is a celebration of the imagination and innovation of Canadian scientists and entrepreneurs from across Canada. Through the leadership of BIOTECanada—Canada’s national biotechnology association—every region of the country is participating in this program designed to educate Canadians about the realities of biotechnology and showcase Canadian excellence. Participants will take part in [...]
OGI Invests in Prognostic Genetic Test to Improve Stem Cell Transplant Success
Toronto, August 13, 2009 –The Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI), through its Pre-Commercialization Business Development Fund (PBDF), has invested in a research project that is seeking to improve outcomes for hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) transplants, commonly referred to as bone marrow transplants. Worldwide, some 20,000 HSC transplants are performed each year to treat leukemia, lymphoma, solid [...]
PharmaGap Releases Results of Initial Testing For Novel Cancer Drug Compound at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, August 6, 2009 – PharmaGap Inc. (TSX-V: GAP) (“PharmaGap” or “the Company”) and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (“OHRI”) today released initial testing results for PharmaGap’s cancer drug GAP-107B8 (formerly PhG-alpha-1). Led by Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden, OHRI researchers conducted cell growth (proliferation) assays using nine (9) ovarian cancer cell lines in order to [...]
Book Your Exhibit Space Today! Eastern Ontario Economic Showcase with Donald Trump – September 24, 2009
TAKE CHARGE In challenging economic times, it’s time to take charge, explore ideas and cultivate opportunities. Be one of 90 community and business exhibitors at this prestigious and exclusive business development event. TAKE ACTION Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn; develop strategic partnerships; increase your community profile; examine potential commercialization links; and network [...]
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute study shows automated telephone system can help in chronic disease management
April 27, 2009 – OTTAWA, ON – A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows that an automated system is just as effective as a human in communicating with thrombosis patients about frequent dosing adjustments required to prevent dangerous blood clots. The study also showed that the automated system was preferred by [...]
An analysis by University of Ottawa professor shows online tools could help identify disease outbreaks sooner
OTTAWA, March 12, 2009 — The Internet may have contained early warning signs of Canada’s recent listeriosis outbreak, according to an analysis co-authored by Dr. Kumanan Wilson, associate professor of medicine at the University of Ottawa, holder of the Canada Research Chair in Public Health Policy and a Scientist at the Ottawa Health Research Institute. [...]