Organization: National Research Council

Not-for-profits acquire three scholarly journals

Canadian Science Publishing (CSP) and the Agricultural Institute of Canada have joined forces to acquire three leading academic journals. Both organizations are not-for-profits with CSP being spun out of the National Research Council where it was known as NRC Research Press. The acquisition takes effect immediately and includes Canadian Journal of Animal Science, Canadian Journal…

NRC announces $25-million advanced materials centre

The National Research Council (NRC) will invest $25-million in a new Advanced Materials Manufacturing Centre (AMMC) to be co-located at the campus of Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC) in Mississauga ON. The announcement was among a flurry of press releases released prior to the August 2nd call for a federal election. The AMMC augments…

NRC to spend $60 million on facility upgrades

The National Research Council (NRC) will spend $60 million on upgrading facilities across the country. Funding for the eight projects comes from a $380-million commitment made last fall for major repairs and upgrading of federal laboratories and research facilities (R$, November 27/14). They include general upgrades ($22 million), sewer work at NRC’s main Ottawa campus…

NRC to spend $60 million on facility upgrades

The National Research Council (NRC) will spend $60 million on upgrading facilities across the country. Funding for the eight projects comes from a $380-million commitment made last fall for major repairs and upgrading of federal laboratories and research facilities (R$, November 27/14). They include general upgrades ($22 million), sewer work at NRC’s main Ottawa campus…

Kalgene licenses NRC molecule for Alzheimer’s drug

Kingston-based Kalgene Pharmaceuticals Inc has been granted an exclusive worldwide licence from the National Research Council (NRC) for a promising therapeutic molecule in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The company aims to conduct pre-clinical testing of the molecule which targets amyloid beta plaques (abnormal clusters of protein fragments that build up between brain nerve cells)…

Kalgene licenses NRC molecule for Alzheimer’s drug

Kingston-based Kalgene Pharmaceuticals Inc has been granted an exclusive worldwide licence from the National Research Council (NRC) for a promising therapeutic molecule in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. The company aims to conduct pre-clinical testing of the molecule which targets amyloid beta plaques (abnormal clusters of protein fragments that build up between brain nerve cells)…

NRC delegation visits Taiwan to explore collaboration

A delegation from the National Research Council recently visited Taiwan’s National Cheng Kung Univ (NCKU) to discuss collaboration on medical devices. Led by NRC life sciences VP Dr Roman Szumski, the delegation met with NCKU faculty to explore future collaboration, beginning with medical devices and possibly other areas of biomedical engineering. The NRC and Taiwan’s…

AvidBiologics completes VC financing round

Toronto-based AvidBiologics Inc has closed a financing round to move its antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technologies into clinical trials. The privately held firm — a 2011 spinout from YM BioSciences Inc — secured an unspecified amount of financing from Lumira Capital (lead), MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund, MaRS Innovation, Rosseau Asset Management and the company’s founding investors.…

NRC launches program for marine vessel technologies

The National Research Council (NRC) has announced a new R&D program aimed at reducing the operating costs and safety of marine vessels such as fuel tankers and cargo ships. The Marine Vehicles program is budgeted at approximately $8 million over five years with anticipated attributable economic impact of up to $70 million. The program is…

RSC launches colleges for new scholars

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) is recognizing Canada’s next generation of exceptional leadership with a call for nominations for its new College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists (The College). It will recognize the intellectual achievement of individuals within 15 years of conferral of their PhD or equivalent qualification. The inaugural cohort will be…