May 2010

May 19

Governments of Canada and Alberta Invest to Move Medical Discoveries to Market

Canadians suffering from injuries and chronic diseases affecting the brain and nerves will benefit from new medical technologies thanks to a joint investment from the Governments of Canada and Alberta.  View photos from the Hotchkiss Brain Institute announcement"

May 12

New scholarship will help Alberta students reach for excellence at international skills competitions
Building on the legacy of WorldSkills Calgary 2009 and following in the footsteps of Canada’s Olympic success, a new scholarship will help Alberta students own the podium at national and international skills competitions.

May 6

Partnership encourages growth in Alberta's life sciences sector
Alberta’s newly aligned research and innovation system, Alberta Innovates, is catching the attention of major multinational companies. Alberta has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Office of Science and Technology (COSAT) to explore collaborative opportunities in health research and innovation. The MOU was signed at the BIO International Convention in Chicago, Illinois.