Cytophage receives funding for collaborative research at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center WINNIPEG, Manitoba — June 30, 2022 – Canadian biotech company Cytophage Technologies Inc. has been awarded $250,000 USD in non-dilutive funding to develop biological solutions for plant bacterial challenges at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri, the world’s…
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Arts is introducing co-op opportunities for students in four programs Preparing for professional success is a top priority for most university students. That’s why the Faculty of Arts and Toronto Metropolitan University’s Career Co-op & Student Success Centre have partnered to expand co-operative education to students enrolled in English, politics…
BioCanRx: Making an impact in experiential learning through Carleton University Co-operative Education Carleton University’s Co-operative Education program has helped place students with employers in science since the co-op program was established 34 years ago. Gaining experience through work-integrated learning has proven to prepare students with the necessary skills to help launch them into their careers…
Canada’s employment law landscape has entered a new era – one shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing advances in technology and a rethinking of the traditional employee-employer relationship. From maintaining a remote workforce to translating new employee protections into company policy, Canadian employers must quickly contend with a slate of new responsibilities – and…
Are you building an agri-food business in Saskatchewan, looking for connections, training or support? Or maybe you’re an investor looking for opportunities in the agri-food sector? We can help! Ag-West Bio is Saskatchewan’s bioscience industry association. We work with industry stakeholders, innovators, and investors to help bring research to market, and to assist local agri-food…
Previously published in the Hill Times on September 13, 2021– After having to depend exclusively on international partners for COVID-19 vaccines, it’s encouraging to see Canada investing heavily in infrastructure projects to build our vaccine independence for future pandemics. Canada has been fortunate to secure significant COVID-19 vaccine supplies from other countries, but the…
Solving the specialization challenge Story originally published in BioTalent Canada’s Close-up on the bio-economy: Ontario Since Resilience acquired its facility in Mississauga last year, the company has been busy expanding production and attracting new customers, including the Government of Canada. But the expansion has highlighted the need for more right-skilled talent to complete the work,…
Two generations innovating side-by-side Story originally published in BioTalent Canada’s Close-up on the bio-economy: Quebec Immune Biosolutions aims to be Canada’s next anchor company in life sciences — and knows it needs a strong corporate culture to reach that goal. Success hinges on marrying the knowledge and expertise of its senior researchers with the capacity…
Diversity opens the doors to opportunity Story originally published in BioTalent Canada’s Close-up on the bio-economy: Atlantic Canada Diversity hiring is on a lot of people’s minds these days. More and more businesses recognize it’s the right thing to do and good for the bottom line. For companies aiming at international markets — such as…
Accelerating development when timelines are short Story originally published in BioTalent Canada’s Close-up on the bio-economy: Prairies The time frame to train new recruits is short for agricultural contract research firm Ag-Quest Inc., With only one field season a year for recent hires to learn new skills, it can take years to develop into fully…
