Weston Brain Institute: Postdoctoral Scholars 2017 Application Deadline
Application deadline: July 26, 2017 at 2:00pm EDT - APPLY HERE
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NOVADAQ Enters Into Agreement to be Acquired by Stryker Corporation
NOVADAQ Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:NVDQ) (TSX:NDQ) the leading provider of proven comprehensive fluorescence imaging solutions that improve clinical outcomes and reduce healthcare costs in minimally invasive and open surgeries, today announced that it has entered into a definitive arrangement with Stryker Corporation to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of NOVADAQ.
CAAP Company: Conavi Medical Welcomes Peter Wehrly to the Board of Directors
Conavi Medical Inc., a medical device company developing minimally invasive imaging technologies, today announced that Mr. Pete Wehrly has been appointed to their Board of Directors. Pete is the former group president of developed markets at Covidien, the manufacturer of medical devices with sales of over $10.7 billion (2014).
Pre-CAAP Company: iBIONICS CEO Suzanne Grant Featured in IT World Canada Business Leadership Podcast
Suzanne was interviewed about her deep career in technology, military, non-profit, health and creative fields.
Rna Diagnostics Launches BREVITY – International Validation Trial of RDA™ in Breast Cancer
Rna Diagnostics announced the launch of an international prospective clinical trial to validate the RNA Disruption Assay™ (RDA™) as a tool for treatment management of primary breast cancer.
CAAP Company: Proteorex Therapeutics announces research and development collaboration with Corbin Therapeutics
Proteorex Therapeutics Inc., a 2017 CAAP company, announced a research and development collaboration with Montreal-based Corbin Therapeutics.
Proteocyte Diagnostics hosts successful first global meeting on Straticyte™
Proteocyte Diagnostics hosted their first global Straticyte™ meeting at the 6th World Oral Cancer Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO) in India on May 18, 2017.
CAAP Company: Komodo OpenLab Featured in PANAMERICA Magazine
PanamericanWorld is a Canadian digital online magazine which reaches online communities throughout the Americas, in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Grand Challenges Canada launches new funding opportunity - deadline August 3, 2017
Grand Challenges Canada, a platform supporting innovation in global health funded by the Government of Canada, has launched a new funding opportunity through its Stars in Global Health program: "Stars in Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (RMNCH)."
Sernova Provides Company Outlook on Corporate and Clinical Developments
Sernova reports on active pharma collaboration, upcoming clinical trial and fertile BD pipeline to advance scale of diabetes and hemophilia programs
Lumira Capital Launches Philanthropy Initiative with Leading Canadian Healthcare Foundations
TORONTO, June 6, 2017 ‐ Lumira Capital, a leading North American healthcare venture capital firm, announced today that it has launched a new philanthropic initiative whereby the firm’s partners will donate a portion of their profit share from Lumira Capital IV L.P. to up to fifteen leading healthcare foundations in Canada.
Opportunity to Join the Ontario Trade Mission to RESI New York City - November 15, 2017
The Export Services Branch, Ontario Ministry of International Trade, is organizing a Trade Mission to the RESI Conference, November 15, 2017, Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York City, New York. This Trade Mission will be able to accommodate a maximum of ten Ontario companies.
Reminder! Call for CTA@Boston Applications - Deadline is June 12
Are you a High Potential Canadian ICT or Life Science SME ready to grow in the US Boston Market? We can help.
CTA@Boston is an award-winning program that connects Canadian ICT and Life Science companies to US clients, strategic partners and investors, emphasizing aggressive business development and growth.
The Canadian Technology Accelerator in Boston (CTA@Boston) is looking for fast growing ICT and Life Science candidates for the Fall 2017 cohort.
Application Deadline: June 12, 2017
Formation Biologics Announces Dosing of First Patient in a Phase I/IIa Trial of AVID100, Closing of Series B Financing, and Appointment of Dr. Anthony Tolcher to its Board of Directors
Formation Biologics, a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, today announces the start of a multi-center, Phase I/IIa trial evaluating AVID100 in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-expressing malignancies. The trial commenced at South Texas Accelerated Research Therapeutics in San Antonio, Texas.
CAAP Company: MyndTec Wins Ontario Centres of Excellence's (OCE) $20,000 Accessibility Tech Pitch Competition
MyndTec Wins Ontario Centres of Excellence's (OCE) $20,000 Accessibility Tech Pitch Competition
OBIO® Releases Report on Actionable Strategies to Establish a World-leading Bioscience Industry in the Province of Ontario.
OBIO® released a report on actionable strategies to establish a world-leading bioscience industry in the province of Ontario.
CAAP Company: Conavi Medical Receives 510(k) Clearance for Foresight Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) System now Equipped with Color Doppler, 2D and 3D Measurements, and Enhanced 3D Visualization
Toronto, May 1 2017 Conavi Medical Inc. announced their 510(k) clearance from the FDA for its Foresight ICE System expanded feature set.
Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP)
GAPP is a Genome Canada funding program for Receptors (such as industry, government, not-for-profit, other organizations) working with an academic partner to validate an ‘omics-driven technology.
Expressions of Interest are due to Ontario Genomics on May 15th.
OBIO Partner: StarFish Medical's 2nd Annual Digital Health Survey
StarFish Medical's 2nd Annual Digital Health Survey
OBIO Member: Focal Healthcare Inc Receives Health Canada Approval
OBIO Member, Focal Healthcare Inc, has been granted a Class II Health Canada Medical Device License for its targeted prostate biopsy device, Fusion Bx