University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine

AACC Elects New Leaders to Serve Terms Starting in August 2023

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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Following this, he will serve successive terms as the association's president from August 2024-July 2025 and as past president from August 2025-July 2026.

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  • Following this, he will serve successive terms as the association's president from August 2024-July 2025 and as past president from August 2025-July 2026.
  • They will take office in August 2023 along with the incoming president of AACC Academy and the incoming chair of the AACC Clinical Laboratory Scientists Council, both of whom will also serve on the board.
  • "I am truly honored that the membership has elected me to serve as the president-elect," said Dr. Killeen.
  • Christopher McCudden, PhD, FAACC, will serve as AACC secretary from August 2023 to July 2026.

Government of Canada continues to monitor and invest in COVID-19 wastewater monitoring

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) continues to use innovative science and research to inform the sustainable approach to the ongoing management of COVID-19 in Canada by investing in wastewater monitoring across the nation.

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  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) continues to use innovative science and research to inform the sustainable approach to the ongoing management of COVID-19 in Canada by investing in wastewater monitoring across the nation.
  • By translating the most up-to-date science and research and consolidating expertise, this investment will help public health authorities, communities, government agencies, and researchers to successfully interpret and communicate COVID-19 wastewater monitoring data.
  • CWN is a non-profit organization and a leader in the rapidly evolving field of wastewater monitoring across Canada.
  • "COVID-19 continues to circulate in Canada and around the world and investing in wastewater technology is helping us better monitor its impacts.

Government of Canada establishes a new research hub at the University of Toronto to accelerate Canada's vaccine and therapeutics production

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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The Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases is being led by the University of Toronto.

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  • The Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence & Innovation in Infectious Diseases is being led by the University of Toronto.
  • This multidisciplinary research hub will accelerate research and development of next-generation vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.
  • A research hub is a coalition of research and research-training actors, coordinated by an eligible post-secondary or health research institution that serves as an anchor for the hub.
  • Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund: $500 million to support the biosciences infrastructure needs of post-secondary institutions and affiliated research hospitals.

Transgene Appoints John C. Bell and Pedro Romero as Key Scientific Advisors

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG) (Paris:TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, announces the appointment of Dr. John C. Bell and Dr. Pedro Romero as key scientific advisors.

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  • Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG) (Paris:TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, announces the appointment of Dr. John C. Bell and Dr. Pedro Romero as key scientific advisors.
  • “John and Pedro are world leaders in cancer immunotherapy, and will bring considerable expertise to Transgene,” said Hedi Ben Brahim, Transgene’s CEO.
  • He formed, and continues to lead, the Canadian Oncolytic Virus Consortium, a trans-Canadian, multidisciplinary group developing virus-based cancer therapeutics.
  • Pedro obtained his MD at the School of Medicine of the National University of Colombia in Bogota.

Government of Canada establishes a new research hub at the University of Ottawa to accelerate Canada's vaccine and therapeutics production

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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The Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub is being led by the University of Ottawa and McMaster University.

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  • The Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub is being led by the University of Ottawa and McMaster University.
  • It will catalyze research and biomanufacturing innovations to help Canada produce vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics ahead of future pandemics.
  • This multidisciplinary research hub will accelerate research and development of next-generation vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.
  • Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund: $500 million to support the biosciences infrastructure needs of postsecondary institutions and affiliated research hospitals.

Government of Canada establishes new research hubs to accelerate Canada's vaccine and therapeutics production

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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The multidisciplinary research hubs will accelerate the research and development of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.

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  • The multidisciplinary research hubs will accelerate the research and development of next-generation vaccines and therapeutics and diagnostics, while supporting training and development to expand the pipeline of skilled talent.
  • The hubs will also accelerate the translation of promising research into commercially viable products and processes.
  • The research hubs announced today are critical in our national quest to establish a strong Canadian presence in the bioindustry sector and, particularly, domestic vaccine production.
  • Whether between research teams, across disciplines, or among institutions and industry sectors, the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund complements the efforts of the research hubs.

National pilot project aims to improve educator mental health in Canada

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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With project partners at the University of Ottawa and other experts in mental health, the project, Educator Well-Being during Pandemic Recovery: Supporting the Mental Health of Teachers and Education Workers, aims to promote mental health and well-being and to prevent mental illness among K-12 public education workers by increasing the capacity of the whole school staff.

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  • With project partners at the University of Ottawa and other experts in mental health, the project, Educator Well-Being during Pandemic Recovery: Supporting the Mental Health of Teachers and Education Workers, aims to promote mental health and well-being and to prevent mental illness among K-12 public education workers by increasing the capacity of the whole school staff.
  • The Canadian Government has committed a total of $798,500 over the next year to support this pilot project.
  • The objective of this project is to take a systemic approach to supporting mental health and well-being and to develop a collegial model for mental health support.
  • In collaboration with CTF/FCE Member Organizations, the project will be implemented and tested in three pilot school sites across Canada, including one French-language school.

The Agency Launches First Office in The Outaouais Region of Quebec, Canada

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first franchise office in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Canada. The new locale is the firm's 13th office in Canada, joining the brokerage's growing network of more than 70 offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe. The Outaouais office will be led by industry veterans and Managing Partners Maxime Damour and John M. Faratro.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global real estate brokerage The Agency proudly announces the launch of its first franchise office in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Canada.
  • The Outaouais office will be led by industry veterans and Managing Partners Maxime Damour and John M. Faratro .
  • "We're thrilled to continue to expand our presence in Canada with the launch of our new franchise in Outaouais," said Mauricio Umansky , CEO and Founder of The Agency.
  • In Q1 of 2023 alone, The Agency has launched five new offices, including the new office in Outaouais, with more on the horizon in the coming months.

Governments of Canada and Ontario invest more than $34.7 million in the University of Ottawa

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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The governments of Canada and Ontario announce important support for French-language resources and programs at the University of Ottawa.

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  • The governments of Canada and Ontario announce important support for French-language resources and programs at the University of Ottawa.
  • The University of Ottawa also plans to gradually hire 20 French-speaking professors over a two-year period to improve access to research laboratories in French.
  • The Government of Canada is allocating $14,081,845 over two years to this project while the Government of Ontario is allocating $7,955,536 over the same timeframe.
  • The governments of Canada and Ontario are each contributing $835,938 over two years to this project.

Downtown Ottawa’s Largest Advertising Canvas Is Now Available with PATTISON Outdoor

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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OTTAWA, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In collaboration with teammates at OC Transpo and the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, PATTISON Outdoor Advertising has introduced downtown Ottawa’s largest advertising canvas.

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  • OTTAWA, Jan. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In collaboration with teammates at OC Transpo and the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, PATTISON Outdoor Advertising has introduced downtown Ottawa’s largest advertising canvas.
  • Advertisers now have the ability to make their mark at O-Train stations in the nation’s capital with PATTISON Outdoor.
  • The 13 stations on O-Train Line 1 are equipped with transit advertising displays available to reach Ottawa commuters.
  • The Station Domination, a highly sought-after premium product offered by PATTISON Outdoor, grants advertisers all displays within a transit station.