The Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN) is not afraid to dream big. At Canada 3.0, their annual conference, the Centre of Excellence for Commercialization of Research (CECR) focused on bringing together industry, government, academia and interested Canadians to plan a bright future for Canada’s digital society.

Industry Minister Tony Clement spoke at Canada 3.0 to launch a nation-wide consultation on developing plans for the future of Canadian digital economy, a plan which was mentioned in the Speech from the Throne.
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Canadian Obesity Network connects professionals for coordinated Canadian response to obesity

Dr Arya M. Sharma, Scientific Director
for CON-RCO

The Canadian Obesity Network (CON-RCO) was created in 2006 as a Network of Centres of Excellence New Initiative to create a coordinated response to the obesity epidemic. CON-RCO connects health professionals across disciplines and across the country in an effort to bring together obesity research, funding, prevention and treatment strategies.

CON-RCO credits the NCE-New Initiatives (NCE-NI) with giving them the boost to move forward quickly in constructing a national dialogue on obesity.
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NCE at the G20

With the world’s attention on Toronto for the G20 summit, one Network of Centres of Excellence and one Centre for Excellence in Commercialization and Research were there to introduce Canadian innovation to the world.
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ArcticNet welcomes two prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chairs to its research program

Dr. Marcel Babin (left) will hold the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Remote Sensing of Canada's New Arctic Frontier at Université Laval. Dr. Søren Rysgaard will hold the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Arctic Geomicrobiology and Climate Change at the University of Manitoba.

On May 17, 2010, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, announced the recipients of the Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program in Toronto. Among them are two world-class Arctic marine researchers who will be joining the ranks of ArcticNet at Université Laval and at the University of Manitoba, consolidating the well-established reputation of these institutions as preeminent centres for Arctic research.
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NETWORKS AND CENTRES IN THE NEWS

Pan-Provincial Vaccine Enterprise (PREVENT) developing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) vaccine

A vaccine targeting Chronic Wasting Disease, a progressive, fatal and incurable prion disease in alternative livestock, is one step closer to commercialization with the Pan-Provincial Vaccine Enterprise’s (PREVENT) recent agreement for exclusive rights to use proprietary technology in its development. The agreement with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO-InterVac) at the University of Saskatchewan aims at the development of a vaccine to control the disease in deer and elk.
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GreenCentre Canada attracts Ford as an industry partner

GreenCentre Canada has joined forces with one of the world’s top motor vehicle manufacturing companies in pursuit of green chemistry breakthroughs that can be incorporated into its manufacturing process and further advance its environmental goals. Ford Motor Company, a global industry leader that manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents, joins seven other national and international industry sponsors that have signed on as GreenCentre sponsors in just the past year.
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Food science internships introduce new possibilities for aboriginal high school students

“Be a Food Researcher for a Week,” organized by the Advanced Foods and Materials Network (AFMNet) is helping to promote education and science interest among First Nations, Métis and Inuit high school students. The program provides 10 students from across Canada with an all-expenses-paid trip to spend a week in a Canadian university lab, gaining hands-on experience in food science research. The event is in its second year, and is already proving a successful initiative to opening up new career possibilities to these students.
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PROOF Centre partners with Luminex Corporation to bring the cetnre’s new test for transplant patients to hospital labs

The Centre of Excellence for the Prevention of Organ Failure (PROOF Centre) has partnered with Luminex Corporation to bring a ground-breaking new test for transplant patients to hospital labs. The new technology seeks to decrease the number of biopsies required by transplant patients, saving the health care system money and saving patients the pain and anxiety of repeated invasive procedures.
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Stem Cell Network creates gallery of stem cell images

The Stem Cell Network (SCN) has published a gallery of images and artwork from Canadian labs. Selected images were chosen from SCN’s “Cells I See” art contest, which offers a $500 prize for original works of photography, photo-based or illustration (hand-drawn or computer-generated). Images or artwork must reflect how the contestant sees stem cells.

To learn more about the stem cell gallery, click here

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RECENT EVENTS

First Canadian Stroke Congress joins the best minds in stroke research, diagnosis and treatment and recovery

On June 7 and 8, 2010, more than 1,000 stroke researchers from across Canada and around the world gathered in Quebec City for the three-day Canadian Stroke Congress which provided a uniquely Canadian forum in which participants reflecting bench-to-bedside-to-community perspectives of stroke could exchange ideas, collaborate, and learn about innovation in stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery.
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From discovery to innovation: Developing highly qualified people in the automotive sector key discussion point at APMA-AUTO21 annual conference

The Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) and AUTO21 Network of Centres of Excellence held their annual joint conference June 7-10 in Windsor, Ontario. The conference touched on the economic outlook for Canada’s automotive sector, as well as offering networking opportunities, speakers, and a special program for highly qualified people (HQP) within AUTO21.
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STEPS presents at the Global Petroleum Show

At the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, held June 8th through 10th, The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) took the opportunity to showcase its Business-Led Network of Centres of Excellence, the Sustainable Technologies for Energy Production Systems (STEPS).
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UPCOMING EVENTS

Canadian Arthritis Network (CAN)

Plan to attend the Canadian Arthritis Network’s (CAN) Annual Scientific Conference to:

Network with the leaders in Canada’s arthritis research community;
Gain perspective and hear the latest advances in arthritis research;
Discover CAN’s comprehensive training initiatives for trainees or participate as a mentor;
Learn more about the latest Canadian arthritis research advancements by way of plenaries,
scientific posters and workshop sessions;
Explore CAN’s research initiatives in Osteoarthritis, Inflammatory Joint Diseases and
Bioengineering for the Restoration of Joint Function.

Details: The Canadian Arthritis Network’s (CAN) 2010 Annual Scientific Conference
October 28-30 2010
The Hilton Lac Leamy
Gatineau, Quebec
Canada

ArcticNet

The ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM2010) is the largest annual Arctic research gathering held in Canada, and is the ideal venue to present results from all fields of Arctic research and stimulate networking and partnership activities. Building on the success of previous ASMs, the 2010 meeting welcomes researchers, students, policy makers and stakeholders to address the global challenges and opportunities brought by climate change and modernization in the Arctic.

Detailed information on the meeting, registration, call for abstracts and sponsor/exhibitor opportunities is available on the ASM2010 website

Details: The 7th ArcticNet Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM2010)
December 14–17 2010
The Westin Hotel Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
For more information, please visit www.arcticnetmeetings.ca

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NEWS FROM THE NCE SECRETARIAT

Competitions

2011 Competition - Industrial Research and Development Internship (IRDI) Program

The government has set aside $34.4 million to launch the second IRDI competition. Complete applications must be post marked by no later than October 13, 2010 and sent to the NCE Secretariat. Updated competition guidelines, and FAQs are available.

To learn more, click here

Calls for proposals

Call for proposals – Knowledge Mobilization

Working alongside the best minds in academia, industry, government and not-for-profit, successful KM applicants are awarded grants to collaborate and network across many sectors, and focus on the transfer and application of new knowledge. Funding is awarded for four years with a possible three-year extension, up to $400,000 per year.
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Knowledge Mobilization – A new initiative of the Networks of Centres of Excellence.

Call for proposals – Networks of Centres of Excellence

NCE networks mobilize Canada’s research talent in the academic, private and public sectors and apply it to the task of developing the economy and improving the quality of life of Canadians.
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2012 NCE competition for new five-year term networks.

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MEMBERS OF THE NCE STEERING COMMITTEE

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Innovation 2010

Globally, innovation is recognized as the driving force towards lasting sustainable prosperity in the coming decades. The federal government’s S&T strategy promotes action to grow the translation of knowledge into commercial applications that generate wealth for Canadians and support a high quality of life. We have the opportunity to build a world-class innovation ecosystem in Canada. The challenge is to foster increased partnerships and collaboration among public, academic and private sectors to ensure we improve knowledge mobilization and commercialization for world-class next generation products and services. In keeping with these challenges and opportunities, ACCT Canada, Federal Partners in Technology Transfer (FPTT) and the Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) are pleased to present their first national joint conference on innovation and competitiveness in Canada: INNOVATION 2010.

Details: Innovation 2010: Canada’s R&D Partnership Conference
December 5-7 2010
The Westin Hotel Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada
For more information, please visit www.innovationpartnership.ca

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