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WorldQuant Commences 2024 International Quant Championship

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화요일, 3월 19, 2024
Software, Asset Management, Consulting, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Other Technology, Algorithm, University, Data science, Environment, IQC, BRAIN, Knowledge, WorldQuant, Research, AI, McMaster University, Student, Machine learning, Multimedia, Consultant

WorldQuant, a global quantitative asset management firm, today announced the launch of its flagship International Quant Championship (IQC) for 2024, a three-stage, team-based competition engaging students, academia and professionals from around the globe.

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  • WorldQuant, a global quantitative asset management firm, today announced the launch of its flagship International Quant Championship (IQC) for 2024, a three-stage, team-based competition engaging students, academia and professionals from around the globe.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240319558098/en/
    The 2024 IQC, which takes place on WorldQuant’s BRAIN platform, builds on existing competitions hosted by WorldQuant and encourages talent from eligible regions and across experience levels to participate.
  • More than 60 past BRAIN consultants have subsequently become full-time employees at WorldQuant since inception of the platform.
  • 1 WorldQuant defines “Alphas” as mathematical models that seek to predict the future price movements of various financial instruments.

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

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화요일, 4월 2, 2024
Annals of Emergency Medicine, Veteran, Headache (journal), Headache, Patient, American Journal, Emergency medicine, McMaster University, University, Software, Migraine, OTC, Ohio State University, Multimedia, University of Toronto, FDA, Food, Medical device

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.

JDRF Proudly Announces the Appointment of New International Board of Directors Vice Chair

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수요일, 3월 13, 2024
Royal Bank of Canada, Partnership, Royal Bank, T1D, Research, Parent, McMaster University, JDRF, International Board, Management

NEW YORK and TORONTO, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, today announced the appointment of Matt Varey as the new vice chair of the non-profit's International Board of Directors. Matt, of Oakville, Ontario, is the first Canadian and first person from outside of the United States to hold the vice chair position. He is a senior executive at Royal Bank of Canada, the country's largest financial institution, where he is responsible for more than 4,500 Canada-based employees who manage personal investments, mortgage financing, and group benefits totaling more than $100 billion annually.  

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  • "We are delighted that Matt is taking on the role of vice chair of JDRF's International Board of Directors.
  • In addition to his work on JDRF's International Board of Directors, Matt serves on the board of JDRF Canada.
  • "I have been a JDRF volunteer for more than 20 years and am honored to step into the role of vice chair of JDRF's International Board of Directors", said Matt Varey.
  • Varey will be joined in his term of board leadership by Lisa Fishbone Wallack , the newly appointed chair of JDRF's International Board of Directors.

National Caregiver Day: Canadian organizations need to better support carer-employees in the workplace

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수요일, 4월 3, 2024
Motivation, Health, Friends, CSA, International Organization (journal), Employment, Organization, Work, Sustainable Development Goals, American Cancer Society, Caregiver, Partnership, COVID-19, Interface (computing), Palliative care, Mental health, Research, Economic development, McMaster University, Private sector, Life, Occupational safety and health, Unifor, Standard, G7, Culture, ISO, Workplace, Family, Government, Policy, Management

As Canada observes National Caregiver Day (April 2), it’s a special occasion for recognizing and honouring those who provide unpaid care to those in need.

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  • As Canada observes National Caregiver Day (April 2), it’s a special occasion for recognizing and honouring those who provide unpaid care to those in need.
  • Read more:
    Stressed and exhausted caregivers need better support

    The majority of employers across Canada do not accommodate carers in the workplace.

  • Canadians can make National Caregiver Day count for their organizations by not only celebrating the carer-employees that work there, but by sustaining their continued employment through the creation of carer-friendly supports.

Meeting the needs of carer-employees

  • A recent community-university partnership, where McMaster University partnered with Carers Canada, provides solutions for improving the lives of carer-employees.
  • The Balancing Work and Care report outlines four pillars to help organizations create more flexible and accommodating workplaces that meet the needs of individuals balancing paid work and unpaid caregiving responsibilities.


Policy: Canada should aim to rank first among the G7 in providing supports for carers. This should include financial programs that provide the means for carer-employees to modify their employment while caregiving.
Culture: Work and life should be meaningfully integrated and normalized so caregiving responsibilities can be equitably accommodated.
Leadership: Employers should involve employees in the creation of carer-friendly and supportive workplaces as part of their core organizational operating procedures.
Motivation: Employers across Canada should have access to independent, applied research to inform their policies and practices for carer-employees.

  • Acknowledging and supporting carer-employees not only demonstrates compassion and humanity, but also makes good business sense.
  • In Canada, the annual cost of replacing the unpaid work provided by these carer-employees amounts to a staggering $51.5 billion.

Building better workplaces

  • To celebrate National Caregiver Day this year, McMaster University is launching a free online course called Creating Caregiver-Friendly Workplaces.
  • McMaster’s Gender, Health and Caregiver Friendly Workplaces program is another key source for both research evidence and tools for organizations.
  • These resources offer practical ideas for creating carer-friendly workplaces.
  • The standard applies to any organization, regardless of size, public or private sector, location or community setting.

Caring for the future

  • Currently 349 million people worldwide are estimated to be depending on care, with 101 million of these 60 years of age and older.
  • The growing number of carer-employees need to be supported to best balance their caring role with work responsibilities.


Allison Williams receives funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council and the Petro-Canada CareMakers Foundation.

McMaster University and Celesta Capital Launch Partnership to Nurture Development of Canadian Deep Tech Startups

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화요일, 3월 5, 2024
Engineering, McMaster, SAN, Celesta, McMaster University, Partner, Ecosystem, McMaster Innovation Park, MEA, Energy, Intellectual property, IP, MILO, Research, Partnership, Creative industries

SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McMaster University and Celesta Capital today announced a new collaborative partnership to spur the development of an emerging and sustainable ecosystem of Canadian deep tech entrepreneurs.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McMaster University and Celesta Capital today announced a new collaborative partnership to spur the development of an emerging and sustainable ecosystem of Canadian deep tech entrepreneurs.
  • The partnership was announced at their inaugural joint event – Partnering to Accelerate Deep Tech Commercialization in Canada – held at McMaster Innovation Park.
  • The partnership will advance the commercialization of deep tech – cutting-edge technologies built upon advanced science and engineering innovations – at McMaster and within the broader Canadian research and startup ecosystem.
  • As one of Canada's most research-intensive universities, the long-term partnership will allow McMaster to tap into Celesta's expertise as a leading deep tech venture capital investor and business builder.

AMO Pharma Announces Collaboration with Population Health Research Institute to Advance Proof of Concept Clinical Trial to Assess Efficacy of Tideglusib in Treatment of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy

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목요일, 2월 15, 2024
Scar, Brock University, Myotonic dystrophy, AMO, Zebrafish, WNT, Hamilton Health Sciences, SCD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Tideglusib, Facial muscles, McMaster University, Risk, Health, ICD, Phenotype, DSM-IV codes, Patient, Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, Target, MOA, Hiro, ACM, Research, Pharmaceutical industry

Enrollment is set to begin in mid-2024 at 20 sites across Canada and will include a total of 120 participants who will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio.

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  • Enrollment is set to begin in mid-2024 at 20 sites across Canada and will include a total of 120 participants who will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio.
  • The TaRGET trial is a critical first step in evaluating this potential."
  • This scarring increases the risk of dangerously fast heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD).
  • An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is recommended for prevention of SCD for ACM patients considered at high risk for SCD.

AMO Pharma Announces Collaboration with Population Health Research Institute to Advance Proof of Concept Clinical Trial to Assess Efficacy of Tideglusib in Treatment of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy

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목요일, 2월 15, 2024
Scar, Brock University, Myotonic dystrophy, AMO, Zebrafish, WNT, Hamilton Health Sciences, SCD, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Tideglusib, Facial muscles, McMaster University, Risk, Health, ICD, Phenotype, DSM-IV codes, Patient, Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, Target, MOA, Hiro, ACM, Research, Pharmaceutical industry

Enrollment is set to begin in mid-2024 at 20 sites across Canada and will include a total of 120 participants who will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio.

Key Points: 
  • Enrollment is set to begin in mid-2024 at 20 sites across Canada and will include a total of 120 participants who will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio.
  • The TaRGET trial is a critical first step in evaluating this potential."
  • This scarring increases the risk of dangerously fast heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac death (SCD).
  • An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is recommended for prevention of SCD for ACM patients considered at high risk for SCD.

University of Waterloo - School of Accounting and Finance Wins The 2024 CFA Society Toronto Ethics Challenge

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월요일, 2월 12, 2024
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On February 08, 2024, University of Waterloo - School of Accounting and Finance was awarded the winning title of the 2024 CFA Society Toronto Ethics Challenge.

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  • On February 08, 2024, University of Waterloo - School of Accounting and Finance was awarded the winning title of the 2024 CFA Society Toronto Ethics Challenge.
  • This year’s competing teams were students from DeGroote School of Business - McMaster University, School of Accounting & Finance - University of Waterloo, Schulich School of Business - York University and University of Toronto, Scarborough.
  • The winning team, University of Waterloo - School of Accounting and Finance, will advance to the national level of the competition at the 2024 CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge on May 3, 2024.
  • The 2024 CFA Society Toronto Ethics Challenge is proudly sponsored by RBC Global Asset Management.

New research debunks the ‘unhappy worker’ narrative, but finds most still believe it

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일요일, 2월 11, 2024
Love, Internet, Workplace, Great Resignation, Job satisfaction, News, McMaster University, Perception, Cognitive bias, The Wall Street Journal, Social inequality, Optimism, General Social Survey, YouGov, Work, Research

As a sociologist who studies how people think and feel about work, I’ve been struck by the unflattering cultural narrative that has intensified around work in recent years.

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  • As a sociologist who studies how people think and feel about work, I’ve been struck by the unflattering cultural narrative that has intensified around work in recent years.
  • A Wall Street Journal headline from November 2023 summarized the sentiment aptly: “Why is Everyone So Unhappy at Work Right Now?”
  • Some interpreted the tumult in the labour market as evidence that workers were simultaneously fed up and empowered to seek better working conditions.
  • But not all commentators have bought into this narrative.
  • If the portrayal of the Great Resignation — especially its purported personal causes — tainted work attitudes, then widespread discontent should be apparent.

Americans’ perception of work

  • The distance between the two represents the perception glitch.
  • That’s a 30-point perception glitch.
  • Thirty-two per cent of workers describe their own work as highly stressful, but 69 per cent believe that most Americans are in highly stressful jobs.
  • Underpaid: When you think about the pay you get for your work, do you feel you are underpaid, paid about right, or overpaid?
  • That’s a 39-point perception glitch.

‘Everything is terrible but I’m fine’

  • They could also reflect a cognitive bias in which we pay attention to negative information about others, revealing our tendency toward individual optimism but social pessimism.
  • My research with Paul Glavin, a sociologist at McMaster University, has started to measure the consequences of the “unhappy worker” narrative.
  • And yet, after years of negative rhetoric, a mindset shift towards believing work isn’t a necessary evil couldn’t hurt.


Scott Schieman receives funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Thunderbird Entertainment Welcomes David Lazzarato to Board of Directors

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월요일, 2월 5, 2024
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Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Lazzarato to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as the newest independent member, effective today.

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  • Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. (TSXV: TBRD, OTCQX: THBRF) (“Thunderbird” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Lazzarato to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) as the newest independent member, effective today.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240205751884/en/
    Thunderbird Entertainment welcomes David Lazzarato to its Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    The appointment of Mr. Lazzarato enhances Thunderbird’s financial and operational expertise as the Company continues to maintain its industry-leading position.
  • “We are very pleased to welcome David to our Board of Directors,” said Jennifer Twiner McCarron, CEO and Board Chair of Thunderbird.
  • Mr. Lazzarato joins current Board members Jennifer Twiner McCarron (Board Chair), Asha Daniere (Lead Director), Lisa Coulman, Taylor Henderson, Azim Jamal and Jérôme Levy.