Announcement

March For Science Vancouver – April 22 2017

2017-04-20T00:00:00-07:00April 20th, 2017|Categories: Announcement, News|

Are you ready to walk out of the lab and into the streets for science?! Whether you're a scientist or a science enthusiast, A join the movementA on April 22, 2017 to celebrate the very important role science plays in our lives. This movement is taking place globally because thousands of people who value science in their lives have realized that staying silent is no longer an option. There are over +450 marches being planned across Canada and internationally in +30 countries. Check Out all of the details on the March For Science Vancouver Facebook Page!

CCA Releases New Workshop Report on Regenerative Medicine

2017-03-09T00:00:00-08:00March 9th, 2017|Categories: Announcement|

On behalf of the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA), I am pleased to announce the release of a new workshop report, Building on Canada's Strengths in Regenerative Medicine. The report is an insightful, high-quality, independent study that overviews the current strengths and weaknesses in regenerative medicine in Canada, and identifies key opportunities for success in the field. Regenerative medicine has the potential to transform healthcare by treating previously incurable chronic diseases and genetic disorders. Since the discovery of stem cells in the early 1960s by Canadian scientists Drs. James Till and Ernest McCulloch, significant advancements in this field have followed, many [...]

SAVE THE DATE – Biomedical Technology-Industry Partnership Day

2017-03-07T00:00:00-08:00March 7th, 2017|Categories: Announcement|

Friday, November 3 10:30 a 5:30. Biomedical engineering and related disciplines at the University of Victoria generate strong connections between university research and local business. We are the home of the first accredited undergraduate program in Biomedical Engineering in Western Canada and this event is designed to showcase our innovative research and industry partnerships in biomedical research occurring in Victoria and the lower mainland. Our first ever Biomedical Technology- Industry Partnership day is open the community, including students, faculty, local industry, and other interested parties. Join us for industry talks, a panel discussion, a showcase of BME projects, and a speed-networking [...]

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