Boston, Massachusetts – June 5, 2023 – CQDM is delighted, at BIO2023, in the presence of Minister Fitzgibbon, Quebec’s Minister of the Economy, Innovation and Energy (MEIE) to announce that Merck Canada, has renewed its commitment to CQDM with $3.0M in funding to support the development of innovative technologies in biopharmaceutical research.
Read MoreMONTREAL and BOSTON, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - Oncopole, Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS) cancer division, is proud to announce major investments that bolster its unique public-private partnership model dedicated to the fight against cancer. Building on its dynamism and ability to mobilize stakeholders in the life sciences community, Oncopole will continue to pursue its mission thanks to a $3 million reinvestment from founding partner Merck Canada.
Read MoreMontreal, Toronto, Vancouver (June 6, 2023) – adMare BioInnovations, a leader in the Canadian life sciences sector, is pleased to announce the launch of the adMare Institute, a new voice aimed at advancing the life sciences and related public policy in Canada. The announcement was made today at the prestigious BIO International Conference in Boston.
Read MoreMONTREAL, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Paraza Pharma is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward W. (Ted) Marple, A.B. (Harvard), MBA (Virginia) as Executive Vice-President, Development.
Read MoreGrant recognizes CCfV's national leadership and Nova Scotian contribution to Canada's research capabilities, expected to attract top talent.
MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 31, 2023 /CNW/ - GSK announces a $1 million grant to strengthen the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV)'s position in the national infectious disease research landscape. The private funding will be a catalyst for growth of the Halifax-based centre, increasing employment opportunities and bolstering top-quality research and pandemic preparedness locally and nationally.
Read MoreBoston (Massachussetts), June 5, 2023 – At the 2023 BIO International Convention BIOQuébec and MassBio agreed to extend their existing memorandum of cooperation and collaboration for a 3-year period. This agreement, originally initiated in 2017 and renewed in 2019 at the same conference aims to facilitate business ties between their respective members and support the market development initiatives of both Québec and Massachusetts-based biotechnology sector companies.
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc. (Novartis) is pleased to announce the official opening of its new Montréal office in the heart of Old Montréal. Located in the iconic Place Gare Viger, the office has been designed to provide a modern workplace that meets the needs of Novartis' associates and facilitates closer collaboration with key stakeholders.
Read MorePfizer Canada ULC announces the launch of its Healthcare Hub, an initiative with Canadian tech and innovation startups to scale up health solutions, with the goal of enhancing outcomes and the patient experience in important areas of need in Canadian healthcare.
Read MoreenGene, Inc. (“enGene”), a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering novel non-viral gene therapies for local administration into mucosal tissues, and Forbion European Acquisition Corp. (“FEAC,” Nasdaq: FRBN), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have entered into a definitive business combination agreement. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named “enGene Holdings Inc.” whose common shares are expected to be listed on Nasdaq.
Read MoreThe Canadian Advanced Therapies Training Institute (CATTI) Inc. has launched its first in-person training site at the University of Guelph through a partnership with OmniaBio Inc., CCRM and the university. The training program, to begin in summer 2023, will cater to recent post-secondary graduates, industry professionals and companies growing their roster of clean room manufacturing staff. The fast growth of cell and gene therapies (CGTs) has made it a challenge for the global industry to keep up with talent requirements. This new CGT technical training site will begin to address the industry's critical training needs and represents the first stage of a larger, multi-site training strategy for CATTI.
Read MoreBIOQuébec: a powerful facilitator for your organization
When Anie Perrault, then executive director, met Frédéric Leduc for the first time in 2014, she convinced him to become a member by highlighting the benefits of a strong, extensive network and the possibility of makinghis voice heard via BIOQuébec. Frédéric immediately seized this unique opportunity to meet potential clients and collaborators for the young biotech he had co-founded.
Read MoreWhile the entire planet was on pause, or at least in slow motion, during the all too drawn-out period of the pandemic, the life sciences sector was in a flurry of activity.
Read MoreAs a McGill University spinout company, we at Molecular Forecaster are thrilled to support the recent landmark government investment into our alma mater through “DNA to RNA: An Inclusive Canadian Approach to Genomic-based RNA Therapeutics (D2R)”. The $165M investment, bolstered by another $185M+ commitment from academic and industrial partners will go towards supporting fundamental RNA research, including drug discovery efforts, which aligns perfectly with our company's mission and values.
Read MoreA CRO, or contract research organization, is a company that provides, on a contractual basis, services in the biomedical research field. Given their crucial role in the development of new treatments and technologies, as well as their economic importance, BIOQuébec and CATALIS, with financial support from the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, conducted a study of Quebec CROs to chart the sector’s impact and measure its growth, strengths, and needs.
Read MoreBausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE: BHC) (TSX: BHC) is pleased to announce the availability across Canada of its new prescription treatment RYALTRIS® (olopatadine hydrochloride and mometasone furoate nasal spray).
RYALTRIS has been approved by Health Canada for the symptomatic treatment of moderate to severe seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) and associated ocular symptoms in adults, adolescents, and children aged 6 years and older.
Read MoreAs part of the Effervescence conference, the Centre Québécois d'Innovation en Biotechnologie (CQIB) announced a contribution of $420,000 to seven startups for the clinical data validation of new medical technologies.
Read MoreMcGill is the recipient of a landmark $165 million CFREF grant to launch DNA to RNA: An Inclusive Canadian Approach to Genomic-based RNA Therapeutics (D2R), a first-of-its-kind global research effort specializing in the development and delivery of more inclusive genomic-based RNA therapeutics. D2R will receive significant support from more than 50 partners, including many from academia and industry, who have all pledged to invest in the research, which brings the total amount invested in D2R to $353 million.
Read MorePharma in silica inc. announces today the closing of a $ 2,000,000 funding to continue the development of OpPacli™, an original nanomedicine developed to provide patients suffering from certain solid cancers with a well-tolerated and more efficient chemotherapy.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to welcome a new director to the board of directors of Immune Biosolutions Inc: Mr. Nicholas Franco. The arrival of Mr. Franco is part of the company’s development strategy. With over 32 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, research, marketing, sales, and business development in several therapeutic areas, both domestically and internationally, “He will certainly bring a unique strategic perspective of the industry and a vision focused on value creation to the Board,” says Luc Paquet, CEO of the company.
Read MoreadMare BioInnovations is pleased to announce it has achieved LEED® v4 certification for the conception and construction of Building 2 at the Montreal Innovation Centre. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is administered in Canada by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction, and operation practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable.
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