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NOVEMBER 2016 |
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NEWS FROM THE NCE |
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Competition launched for additional CECR funding |
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The NCE has launched a competition to invite the 29 Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research that are currently funded or have been funded in the past to apply for additional funding under the CECR program. The goal of this competition is to help these centres pursue potentially higher-risk, higher-value activities while still making progress towards sustainability and fully implementing their business plans. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate that they are building on existing strengths to enhance their impact and/or exploit new opportunities. The deadline to submit letters of intent is February 27, 2017. Read more. |
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Tri-agencies post revised financial guide |
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The Tri-Agency Financial Administration Guide, which spells out the responsibilities of grantees receiving funding through the three federal research granting agencies, has been revised. The 2016 version was posted and took effect on October 1. Read more. |
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NSERC video contest offers cash prizes |
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NSERC’s Science, Action! video contest is offering 15 cash prizes for postsecondary students who film or animate short, creative videos that show Canadians how NSERC-funded research will improve their lives.Videos should be creative, explain research using everyday language and get Canadians excited about science and engineering research. To be eligible, students must be Canadian residents, 18 years of age or older and enrolled at a Canadian postsecondary institution. The contest closes January 18, 2017. Read more. |
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Science Odyssey 2017 in the works |
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Following its successful debut in 2016, plans are under way for the 2017 edition of Science Odyssey. Set for May 12-21 and coinciding with Canada’s 150th anniversary, the week-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and math will provide a unique opportunity to showcase the richness of Canada’s science and innovation culture. Stay tuned for more information on how NCE networks and centres can participate. Read more. |
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Research Manitoba supplements NCE project funds |
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Manitoba researchers who are participating in a project funded by an NCE-funded network or centre may be eligible for additional support through the Manitoba Centres of Excellence Fund (MCEF). Administered by Research Manitoba, MCEF support is set at 20% of federal government funding support (NCE) targeted towards Manitoba researchers participating in national research networks. Applications can be submitted at any time through Research Manitoba. Read more. |
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FEATURES |
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NETWORKS AND CENTRES IN THE NEWS |
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Research and Impacts
- A BioCanRx-funded research project is attempting to apply adoptive cell therapy (extracting relatively weak TIL immune cells – tumour-infiltrating lymphocytes – from the patient’s tumour, stimulating them with more powerful dendritic cells, and transferring the resulting beefed-up cells back into the patient) to kill ovarian cancer. This is the world’s first clinical trial to use cell therapy for ovarian cancer, and it will also train investigators across Canada how to perform TIL therapy at their own hospitals. Read more.
- An IC-IMPACTS project is developing Cyrus, a series of diagnostic and assessment tools to better predict the safety and service life of concrete infrastructure. With much of Canada’s critical infrastructure nearing the end of its design service life, this new software can help improve asset management while saving lives and money. Read more.
- By using a mouse model, AllerGen investigators found that Group 3 innate lymphoid cells (ILC3) contribute to fibrosis (a hardening and thickening of the bowel wall that is a common complication of Crohn’s disease). These findings could help advance the development of new medications for those suffering from fibrotic complications. Read more.
- A team led by MEOPAR researcher Stephanie Chang launched Resilient-C, an online platform designed to connect 50 smaller British Columbian communities facing coastal hazards such as flooding, tsunamis and oil spills. The software allows them to share knowledge and best practices, and improve coastal resilience. Read more.
- A research study from NeuroDevNet’s Autism Research Group and collaborators has found that clusters of new mutations in the genome of mothers are likely to contribute to autism. The study also found that gene-environment interactions are likely to play a role in the development of autism as well. Read more.
People and Awards
- Steve Lin and Jason Roberts, two Cardiac Arrhythmia Network of Canada (CANet) Network Investigators, each received three-year $150,000 grants from the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Emerging Research Leaders Initiative Competition. The researchers will study the optimization of cerebral oxygenation and metabolism in cardiac arrest, and the genetic predictors of successful atrial fibrillation treatment. Read more.
- Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) scientist Lori West received the 2016 Woman Leader in Transplantation Award for her work furthering the field of transplantation through leadership, mentorship, science or other outstanding contributions. Dr. West also received the CP Has Heart Research Award for her life-saving heart transplant research. Read more.
- Nemy Banthia, IC-IMPACTS’ Scientific Director and CEO, received the Leadership in Science and Technology award by Drishti Magazine. Dr. Banthia was also nominated for the Global CSR Award for IC-IMPACTS’ work on sustainable technology and community change. Read more.
- The Centre for Imaging Technology Commercialization (CIMTEC) appointed Greg Hood as its new CEO in August. Prior to joining CIMTEC, Greg was the President and CEO at Genesis Centre. He is also CEO and co-founder of Ucentrik Inc. Read more.
- Judah Denburg, AllerGen’s Scientific Director and CEO, was inducted as a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences for his innovative leadership, research excellence and commitment to advancing academic health science. Dr. Denburg was also named to the William J. Walsh Chair in Medicine of the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. Read more.
Events
- The Canadian Frailty Network (CFN) held its second National Forum May 12-13, 2016. Five multi-disciplinary working groups presented the outcomes of their deliberations of frailty assessment tools and the policy and care implications of frailty assessment, which will also be published in the Canadian Journal of Aging. Read more.
- On June 27, 2016, NeuroDevNet hosted the second annual NCE knowledge mobilization workshop in Toronto, Ontario. Participants discussed how networks can use their governance structure and processes to facilitate knowledge mobilization, and how to measure and report on impact. Networks approach these issues in a variety of ways based on what type of network they are and what stage of the program they are in, and the report generated from the workshop serves as a catalyst for further discussion. Read more.
- From July 4 to 8, 2016, AGE-WELL held its inaugural summer institute in Mont-Tremblant, Quebec. The event featured 18 AGE-WELL trainees, who spent the week developing solutions or technologies to improve the lives of older adults with dementia. They also learned about work-life balance, building a viable business model, prototyping and how to make a pitch presentation. Read more.
- The Centre of Excellence in Next Generation Networks (CENGN) held the Telus-Juniper SDN/Network Automation Competition from August 12 to 18, 2016 in Ottawa, Ontario. Eight teams of students spent the week optimizing network paths to preserve application performance in the midst of unpredictable network conditions. Read more.
- Thanks to support from BioFuelNet and other partners, the second edition of the “École internationale d’été sur les énergies renouvelables” took place from August 14 to 24, 2016 in Shawinigan, Quebec. BioFuelNet’s Project Investigator Simon Barnabé presented a workshop on bioenergy, and Project Investigator Evelyne Thiffault delivered a keynote.
Partnerships, Best Practices and Investments
- The Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute are forming an International Probe Development Consortium (IPDC). The consortium will enable them to collaborate on the creation of novel molecular probes for non-invasive imaging to better understand the biology of cancers and to accelerate the development of new therapies. Read more.
- As part of a three-year funding agreement, GlycoNet received an extensive library of carbohydrate compounds from Alberta Innovates Technology Futures (AITF). The compounds will be used for research into the effect of carbohydrates on human biological systems, with the ultimate goal of finding new therapeutics. Read more.
- ScarX Therapeutics, a MaRS Innovation and SickKids spin-off company that has also received financing from Accel-Rx, received approval from Health Canada for a Phase I clinical trial of the first-of-its-kind topical treatment to significantly reduce surgical scarring. Read more.
- AGE-WELL is funding two new projects through its Strategic Investment Program (SIP): a new browser add-on to adapt health information to your desired reading level and an intergenerational digital storytelling workshop in a First Nations community. Read more.
- The Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) spun-off Sepset Bioscience Inc., a new company developing a rapid sepsis diagnostic test. Current methods take more than 24 hours, which can result in tissue damage, organ failure and death. Sepset’s blood-based test will enable health care professionals to provide earlier and more targeted treatment. Read more.
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CONTACT US |
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For submissions or information, please contact:
Hans Posthuma
hans.posthuma@nce-rce.gc.ca
613-943-8752 |
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