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New RSC Policy Briefing: “Health Research System Recovery: Strengthening Canada’s Health Research System After the COVID-19 Pandemic”

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목요일, 4월 11, 2024
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Ottawa, Ontario, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The RSC has released its latest report titled “ Health Research System Recovery: Strengthening Canada’s Health Research System After the COVID-19 Pandemic ."

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  • Ottawa, Ontario, April 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The RSC has released its latest report titled “ Health Research System Recovery: Strengthening Canada’s Health Research System After the COVID-19 Pandemic ."
  • The report goes beyond preparing for the next pandemic or health emergency by outlining how to comprehensively reshape Canada’s health research system.
  • Co-Chair of the Working Group, Dr. Sharon Straus, FRSC, University of Toronto, said: “We have a chance to reshape and advance Canada’s health research system to strengthen our health systems, embed health in all policy, rebuild trust in science and improve health.
  • With input from members of the public, funders, researchers, research institution leaders, and policy and decision makers, we developed 12 actionable recommendations.

University of Toronto scientists appointed as GSK chairs will advance drug delivery research and vaccine education tools for healthcare professionals

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화요일, 4월 23, 2024
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has announced the appointments of two leading scientists as endowed GSK research chairs.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The University of Toronto's Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has announced the appointments of two leading scientists as endowed GSK research chairs.
  • Bowen Li, assistant professor at the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, and the Canada Research Chair in RNA Vaccines & Therapeutics is the new GSK Chair in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery.
  • They enable continuous advancement in research and teaching and signify a long-term commitment to a specific area of impact.
  • The GSK Chair in Vaccine Education and Practice-Oriented Tools was established by GSK and the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy in 2023 through a joint investment of $ 3 million.

Minister O'Regan appoints Industrial Inquiry Commission on longshoring disputes at Canada's West Coast ports

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월요일, 4월 22, 2024
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Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada's West Coast ports.

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  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. announced the appointment of an Industrial Inquiry Commission on the underlying issues in longshoring labour disputes at Canada's West Coast ports.
  • The Commission will be chaired by Vincent Ready and will include Amanda Rogers as a Member of the Commission.
  • The Commission will present its findings and recommendations in a report to the Minister in Spring 2025.
  • They concluded that the West Coast ports represent a unique case study that requires deeper examination.

IABC/Toronto #OVATION24 Award Winners Announced

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월요일, 4월 8, 2024
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The #FindYourPossible Career Advancement Expo precedes the OVATION Awards Celebration, offering a unique blend of networking and professional growth, catering to communicators at all career stages.

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  • The #FindYourPossible Career Advancement Expo precedes the OVATION Awards Celebration, offering a unique blend of networking and professional growth, catering to communicators at all career stages.
  • This event shines a light on the spectacular work of award winners, which has been evaluated by a group of judges against the Global Standard of the Communications Profession .
  • Using the IABC Seven-Point Scale of Excellence, this year's award winners demonstrated outstanding work in communications, marketing, and PR within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) across various disciplines, including corporate communications, public relations, media relations, advertising, and more.
  • To learn more about the #FindYourPossible Career Advancement Expo and #OVATION24 dates, times, and to purchase tickets, please visit: https://toronto.iabc.to/2024-ovation- awards /

Impressive $3.3M investment in Basic Mental Health Research

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화요일, 3월 19, 2024
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Basic research is scientific research carried out primarily to expand knowledge and understanding rather than to directly address clinical or practical issues.

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  • Basic research is scientific research carried out primarily to expand knowledge and understanding rather than to directly address clinical or practical issues.
  • The Basics of Better Mental Health Program funds basic research that will provide insight into the causes and onset of mental health conditions, explore the neuropathological changes and information-processing deficits that may eventually lead to new directions for treatments and interventions, and explore the role of sex and gender in mental health.
  • "Brain research plays a critical role in increasing our understanding of the causes and onset of mental health conditions,” says the Honourable Ya’ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions.
  • “I am thrilled to support the work being done through the Basics of Better Mental Health Program – this work will support better mental health for all Canadians.”
    “The inclusion of sex-specific biological considerations is instrumental in understanding the biological roots of mental health conditions,” says Dr. Viviane Poupon, President and CEO of Brain Canada.

HeadaTerm 2: The Most Affordable FDA Cleared Innovative OTC Anti-Migraine Device

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화요일, 4월 2, 2024
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Using neuromodulation technology, HeadaTerm 2 releases targeted electrical impulses to increase pain tolerance of its users.

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  • Using neuromodulation technology, HeadaTerm 2 releases targeted electrical impulses to increase pain tolerance of its users.
  • HeadaTerm 2 is a testament of WAT Medical's continued commitment to providing safe, effective, and user-friendly innovative medical devices at the most competitive price.
  • It provided an affordable solution to a debilitating condition that affects nearly 40 million people in the U.S. HeadaTerm 2 is a rechargeable device that features adjustable intensity setting and will be the most affordable device of its kind.
  • HeadaTerm 2 will appear at the 66th Annual Scientific Meeting in June 2024 hosted by American Headache Society.

The Future of Accessibility: Toyota Mobility Foundation and MaRS Discovery District Launch the Mobility Unlimited Hub in Toronto

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금요일, 3월 8, 2024
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In a significant step towards creating a more inclusive society, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and MaRS Discovery District are proud to announce the launch of the Mobility Unlimited Hub.

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  • In a significant step towards creating a more inclusive society, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) and MaRS Discovery District are proud to announce the launch of the Mobility Unlimited Hub.
  • The Mobility Unlimited Hub will work to foster innovation by offering a path to successful commercialization.
  • While establishing the Mobility Unlimited Hub, Toyota Mobility Foundation and MaRS worked closely with Toronto Global, a team of experienced business advisors assisting global organizations to expand into the Toronto Region.
  • The launch of the Mobility Unlimited Hub in Toronto is just the beginning.

OBSI announces new board members

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금요일, 3월 1, 2024
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TORONTO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to announce four appointments to the board:

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  • TORONTO, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors for the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) is pleased to announce four appointments to the board:
    Mary Condon has joined the board as a Consumer Interest Director.
  • Previously, she was a board member of the Capital Markets Authority Implementation Organization, and Commissioner and board member of the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC), where she was also a Vice-Chair.
  • All directors have a fiduciary duty to OBSI and do not advocate for or represent any outside interest while engaged in OBSI governance.
  • If a consumer has a complaint against an OBSI participating bank or investment firm that they are not able to resolve with the bank or firm, OBSI will investigate at no cost to the consumer.

KalVista Pharmaceuticals Presents Data on Unmet Needs in HAE from a Patient Perspective at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting

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화요일, 2월 27, 2024
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KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of oral, small molecule protease inhibitors, today announced that it presented real-world data from US patient surveys that assessed the experience of HAE patients using injectable on-demand treatments at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting that took place in Washington, DC.

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  • KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KALV), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of oral, small molecule protease inhibitors, today announced that it presented real-world data from US patient surveys that assessed the experience of HAE patients using injectable on-demand treatments at the 2024 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting that took place in Washington, DC.
  • The following presentations occurred at AAAAI 2024:
    Characteristics of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks Among Long-Term Prophylaxis Users: Bob Geng, Allergy and Immunology, University of California, San Diego, California, United States (Poster Presentation)
    Among HAE patients who had treated a recent attack, the location and duration of the most recent attacks were similar between long-term prophylaxis (LTP) and on-demand only users
    Earlier on-demand treatment was associated with a shorter attack duration, regardless of LTP use
    Delayed On-demand Treatment of Hereditary Angioedema Attacks: Patient Perceptions and Associated Barriers: Sandra Christiansen, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA, United States (Poster Presentation)
    The most common barriers to earlier treatment were uncertainty if attack was real, thinking the attack would be mild, and wanting to save treatment for a severe attack
    Anxiety Associated with On-Demand Treatment for Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Attacks: James Wedner, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, United States (Poster Presentation)
    Both adults and adolescents with HAE reported moderate to extreme anxiety when anticipating use of parenteral on-demand treatment, irrespective of use of on-demand only or on-demand plus LTP
    The results of this study highlighted the association between delayed treatment and treatment-related anxiety, with a higher proportion of patients who delayed treatment experiencing moderate to extreme anxiety
    Anxiety Associated with Refilling On-demand Therapy for HAE Attacks Contributes to Treatment Delay and Non-Treatment: Autumn Burnette, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC, United States (Poster Presentation)
    Anxiety associated with not being able to refill on-demand treatment quickly impacted treatment decisions, which contributed to treatment delay or resulted in non-treatment of HAE attacks
    Characterizing the Negative Impact of Delayed On-Demand Treatment of HAE Attacks: Princess Ogbogu, Division of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Poster Presentation)
    The Impact of On-demand Treatment on Quality of Life of People with HAE: Paula Busse, Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Immunology, Mount Sinai, New York, United States (Poster Presentation)
    Characterizing the Perspective of Patients With HAE on Prophylactic Treatment: Stephen Betschel, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Medicine, St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Poster Presentation)
    Only 35% of LTP patients always carried on-demand treatment when away from home, while 43% of prophylaxis patients cited avoiding potential triggers as a reason for not carrying on-demand treatment at all times
    Treatment Patterns of Patients Requiring Redosing of an On-demand Treatment After the Return of an HAE Attack: Constance Katelaris, Department of Medicine, Campbelltown Hospital and Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW, Australia (Poster Presentation)
    “The results of these surveys clearly conveyed the challenges faced by patients trying to manage their HAE attacks with injectable on-demand treatments.
  • The resulting non-compliance with treatment guidelines may lead to poor clinical outcomes, even among patients receiving LTP,” said Andrew Crockett, Chief Executive Officer of KalVista.
  • “We believe the efficacy and safety data from our phase 3 trial for sebetralstat show a potential path forward to address these persisting unmet needs.”

CMHC Announces Housing Research Award Winners

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목요일, 2월 29, 2024
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The Housing Research Awards recognize Canadian housing research, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities that are impactful and innovative and help to build and sustain Canada's culture of research-based housing knowledge across key fields, including the social sciences and humanities, health, and technology.

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  • The Housing Research Awards recognize Canadian housing research, research training, knowledge mobilization and outreach activities that are impactful and innovative and help to build and sustain Canada's culture of research-based housing knowledge across key fields, including the social sciences and humanities, health, and technology.
  • Thank you to all of those who submitted their work for the 2023 Housing Research Awards, and congratulations to our winners.
  • This is the highest Housing Research Awards honour, recognizing a significant research contribution that helps us achieve our aspiration to make housing affordable for everyone in Canada.
  • CMHC contributes to the stability of the housing market and financial system, provides support for Canadians in housing need, and offers objective housing research and information to all levels of governments, consumers and the housing industry.