University of Calgary

Decklar Resources Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Monday, April 8, 2024
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CALGARY, Alberta, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Decklar Resources Inc. (TSX-V: DKL) (OTC: DKLRF) (FSE: A1U1) (the “Company” or “Decklar”) announces changes to the Company’s Board of Directors.

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  • CALGARY, Alberta, April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Decklar Resources Inc. (TSX-V: DKL) (OTC: DKLRF) (FSE: A1U1) (the “Company” or “Decklar”) announces changes to the Company’s Board of Directors.
  • Decklar is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Zack Malone to the Company’s board of directors.
  • Decklar is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sam Grier to the Company’s board of directors.
  • Sanmi Famuyide, CEO of Decklar Resources, commented, “I am delighted to welcome Sam Grier and Zack Malone to the Board of Directors of Decklar Resources.

OWN.CANCER campaign announces $250K+ donation match to help make new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre among world’s best

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Friends, Calgary Wranglers, University, Reconciliation Bridge, University of Calgary, City, Research, Cancer, Hope, Toyota, Alberta Health Services, Calgary Flames, Arthur Child, Family, Calgary Tower, Calgary Roughnecks

All funds raised will move the OWN.CANCER campaign one step closer to its $250 million fundraising goal for the Arthur J.E.

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  • All funds raised will move the OWN.CANCER campaign one step closer to its $250 million fundraising goal for the Arthur J.E.
  • Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre, one of the largest cancer centres in North America set to open in fall 2024.
  • The Arthur Child will be a global hub for cutting-edge cancer research and treatment, transforming cancer care for generations to come.
  • “We are truly grateful for the generosity of the Mid Southern Alberta Dealers to make this matching campaign possible,” says Heather Culbert, OWN.CANCER campaign co-chair.

Impressive $3.3M investment in Basic Mental Health Research

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Depression, Health, Basics, Mental health, Obesity, Prevalence, Drug discovery, University of Calgary, Insulin, Risk, Knowledge, Insulin resistance, The Honourable, Power Corporation of Canada, Research, Anxiety, University, Laboratory, Health Canada, Woman, Addiction, University of Toronto, Nursing

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.

ARC Resources Ltd. donates $5 million to OWN.CANCER Campaign ahead of opening of new Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Calgary

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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This donation is the largest corporate gift made to the campaign and will support clinical trials and innovations in radiation oncology at the Arthur J.E.

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  • This donation is the largest corporate gift made to the campaign and will support clinical trials and innovations in radiation oncology at the Arthur J.E.
  • Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre opening later this year.
  • “I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to ARC Resources for their transformative donation to cancer care in Alberta,” says Wendy Beauchesne, CEO, Alberta Cancer Foundation.
  • Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre will be the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Canada and a world-leading healthcare facility for research and education in oncology, delivering fully integrated cancer care under one roof.

Canada-in-Asia Conferences 2024 Forge Agri-food, Climate Connections in Singapore

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada (UnivCan) concluded a successful Canada-in-Asia Conference 2024 (CIAC2024) in Singapore on February 29, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada (UnivCan) concluded a successful Canada-in-Asia Conference 2024 (CIAC2024) in Singapore on February 29, 2024.
  • With over 460 attendees from across Canada and over 35 cities across the Indo-Pacific region, CIAC2024 focused on two thematic areas: Agri-food (Feb. 26-27) and Climate Solutions (Feb. 27-29).
  • CIAC2024: Climate Solutions convened Asia-based and Canada-based private sector, government, university, and other leaders to connect and learn from each other’s priorities and experiences in climate policy, climate technologies, climate research, and climate finance.
  • Ms. Grace Fu, Singapore’s Minister for Sustainability and the Environment and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, delivered the conference’s keynote speech.

Canada-in-Asia Conference Arrives in Singapore February 26-29, 2024

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to host the second annual Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore from February 26-29, 2024.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) and Universities Canada are excited to host the second annual Canada-in-Asia Conference in Singapore from February 26-29, 2024.
  • With over 400 participants already registered, our 2024 Canada-in-Asia Conferences event (CIAC2024) will focus on two thematic areas: Agri-food (Feb. 26-27) and Climate Solutions (Feb. 27-29).
  • Over four days at the Pan Pacific Singapore, the conference program will provide networking and inter-disciplinary discussion on some of the most pressing issues in Canada-Asia co-operation, trade, and investment in the agriculture and climate spaces.
  • The Canada-in-Asia Conference is presented with the assistance of the Government of Canada.

AbbVie Unveils New Data from Robust Gastroenterology Portfolio at the 19th Congress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO)

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) announced that 17 AbbVie-sponsored abstracts, including new data from its inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) portfolio, have been accepted for presentation at the 19th Congress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO) taking place in Stockholm, Sweden from February 21-24.

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  • The research spans risankizumab (SKYRIZI®) and upadacitinib (RINVOQ®) in both Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).
  • "Despite continued advancements, many patients are still suffering from the debilitating effects of living with IBD," said Sofie Berg, Pharm.D, Ph.D., therapeutic area head, international immunology, International Medical Affairs, AbbVie.
  • "It is critically important that as the treatment paradigm shifts, the gastroenterology community shifts with it.
  • SKYRIZI® (risankizumab) is part of a collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim and AbbVie, with AbbVie leading development and commercialization globally.

Bridging Data Science and Neuroscience: Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars Program Invests $3.8 Million to Combat Neurodegenerative Disorders

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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CALGARY, AB, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Campus Alberta Neuroscience (CAN) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars (CNS) Program.

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  • CALGARY, AB, Feb. 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Campus Alberta Neuroscience (CAN) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars (CNS) Program.
  • This novel program is poised to significantly impact the broader data-driven economy, extending its influence beyond the immediate field of neuroscience.
  • "The future of research lies not just in data collection, but in data linkage," said Dr. Neil Neary, executive director of CAN.
  • Utilizing data science techniques like AI and machine learning is particularly promising," adds Dr. JB Poline, scientific co-director of the CNS Program based at McGill University.

Energy and Construction Partner Terra Cothran Joins King & Spalding in Houston

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that energy and construction lawyer Terra Cothran has joined the firm as a partner in the firm's Houston office.

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  • HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding announced today that energy and construction lawyer Terra Cothran has joined the firm as a partner in the firm's Houston office.
  • Cothran has more than 25 years' experience in energy and construction projects.
  • Cothran is the seventh key addition to the King & Spalding team in Texas since January 2023.
  • She follows the additions of IP trial lawyer Alfonso Chan in Austin, corporate partner Mitch Tiras in Houston, restructuring partner Michael Fishel in Houston, senior trial counsel and former U.S. district judge Lee Yeakel in Austin, trial partner Mary-Olga "Mo" Lovett in Houston and antitrust partner Sean Royall in Houston and Washington.

CPI Aerostructures Appoints Ross Johnson to Leadership Team as Vice President, Program Management

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) today announced that it has appointed Ross Johnson to the position of Vice President, Program Management.

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  • EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) today announced that it has appointed Ross Johnson to the position of Vice President, Program Management.
  • Mr. Johnson, 63, has extensive experience in program management, business development, marketing & sales, contracts, engineering technical support, customer support and aircraft operations.
  • Most recently, he served as Director, Program Management at Sikorsky Aircraft, Inc. responsible for aircraft deliveries, customer management, contract execution and leadership of the aircraft build integrated product teams.
  • “The appointment of Ross Johnson aligns with our objectives of achieving industry-leading operations while augmenting CPI Aero's experienced aerospace leadership team.