Canadian scientists

Prilenia Achieves 25% Enrollment in its Phase 3 HD Trial and Appoints Dr. Goldberg as CSO

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Biotechnology, Health, Genetics, Pharmaceutical, Clinical trials, Canadian scientists, Huntington's disease, Michael R. Hayden, Chemistry, Xenon, Physical sciences, Prilenia, PROOF-HD, PRILENIA, PROOF-HD

To date, no safety signals of concern have emerged and none of the participants have dropped out from the study.

Key Points: 
  • To date, no safety signals of concern have emerged and none of the participants have dropped out from the study.
  • Goldberg brings more than 20 years of industry experience, working across clinical development, drug discovery and medical genetics.
  • Prior to this, Dr. Goldberg served in various roles at Xenon Pharmaceuticals including Senior VP, Clinical Development.
  • Michael R. Hayden, CEO and Founder of Prilenia , commented: \xe2\x80\x9cWe are delighted that Dr. Y Paul Goldberg joins the Prilenia team.

The 2021 Organic Leadership Awards Winners Revealed!

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Product certification, Martine Dorais, Université Laval alumni, Organic food, Dorais, Organic wine, Canadian scientists, Canadian people

b'OTTAWA, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) is pleased to announce the winners of this year\xe2\x80\x99s Organic Leadership awards.

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  • b'OTTAWA, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) is pleased to announce the winners of this year\xe2\x80\x99s Organic Leadership awards.
  • This year, awards were presented during the 5th annual Organic Leadership Awards Ceremony held virtually on Wednesday, May 5th.\nWith $6.9 billion in annual sales and 3.2% market share, Canada is regarded worldwide as an organic market leader.
  • Each of these leaders has demonstrated exceptional work in advancing the organic industry and supporting organic education in Canada.
  • "\nAward winner in the leadership in organic science category, Dr. Martine Dorais continues to be an outstanding leader and facilitator in organic horticultural research.

Juniper Networks Announces Close of Apstra Acquisition

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Networks, Hardware, Data management, Technology, Software, Juniper Networks, Canadian scientists, David Cheriton, Juniper, Computer companies, California

Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that the company has finalized its acquisition of Apstra, a leader in intent-based networking and automated closed-loop assurance.

Key Points: 
  • Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced that the company has finalized its acquisition of Apstra, a leader in intent-based networking and automated closed-loop assurance.
  • The Apstra team is now part of Junipers Data Center business and Apstra CEO and co-founder, David Cheriton, joins Juniper as Chief Data Center Scientist.
  • - Hanspeter Tinner, Chief Service Officer and Co-Founder, Beelastic
    The close of the Apstra acquisition follows the close of Junipers additional acquisitions of Netrounds and 128 Technology in H2 2020.
  • Juniper will also host its annual Investor Day virtually on Friday, February 12, 2021 via live webcast on the Juniper Networks website: http://investor.juniper.net/ .

Prime Minister announces reappointment of Canada's top scientist

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Friday, October 2, 2020
Science and technology in Canada, Canada, Canadian people, Canadian scientists, Chief Science Advisor, Mona Nemer, Government of Canada, Justin Trudeau, Nemer, Prime Minister of Canada, National Science Advisor

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced Dr. Mona Nemer's reappointment as Canada's Chief Science Advisor.

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  • The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced Dr. Mona Nemer's reappointment as Canada's Chief Science Advisor.
  • In this role, Dr. Nemer will continue to promote science and its benefits for Canadians, and provide impartial scientific advice to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, and Cabinet.
  • Dr. Nemer has served as Canada's Chief Science Advisor since September 2017.
  • assessing and recommending ways for the government to better support quality scientific research within the federal system.

Roadmap for Open Science to reduce barriers and speed up discovery

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Science and technology in Canada, Canadian scientists, Mona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor, Planning, Plan, Chief Scientific Adviser, Canada, Canadian people

The Government of Canada can now bolster its efforts in making federal science open and accessible to all thanks to the Roadmap for Open Science -- a set of ten recommendations delivered by Canada's Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer.

Key Points: 
  • The Government of Canada can now bolster its efforts in making federal science open and accessible to all thanks to the Roadmap for Open Science -- a set of ten recommendations delivered by Canada's Chief Science Advisor, Dr. Mona Nemer.
  • "On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to thank the Office of the Chief Science Advisor for leading on the development of this Open Science Roadmap.
  • We commend the leadership of the Canadian Government in establishing a roadmap to make federal science open to all."
  • The Roadmap for Open Science is a part of Canada's 2018-2020 National Action Plan on Open Government.

Katipult Announces Results from Question and Answer Seminar with CEO Brock Murray

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Canadian scientists, Physicians, Surnames, Roberta Bondar, Bondar, Expedition

Dr. Roberta Bondar Canada's first female astronaut and first neurologist in space will talk about moon bases, missions to Mars and the impact of space travel on the human body.

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  • Dr. Roberta Bondar Canada's first female astronaut and first neurologist in space will talk about moon bases, missions to Mars and the impact of space travel on the human body.
  • Jill Heinerth The world's leading female underwater cave diver talks about swimming with polar bears and how tiny fish saved her life in an Antarctic ice cave.
  • Explorehas been made possible with support from One Ocean Expeditions, the exclusive expedition cruise partner of The Royal Canadian Geographical Society.
  • One Ocean Expeditions offers one-of-a-kind expedition travel experiences in some of the most remote regions of the planet.For more information, visit: oneoceanexpeditions.com