- 0November 2013My research is particularly important because it identified that stigma may be preventing open discussions about the risk for psychiatric disorders. An open discussion is the first step in making sure patients receive proper and timely mental health care, which can greatly improve prognosis.
- 0September 2013I believe that knowledge is not just attained within the classroom but also in the real world. Developing skills outside of a laboratory is a modern way to build open-minded and engaged researchers.
- 0August 2013His research will help health care providers determine the best policies, to maximize their effectiveness and ultimately see better health outcomes.
- 0August 2013The research done by the group is key to providing scientific backing before commercializing the clay for healthcare use.
- 0July 2013“I’ve supervised many Mitacs Accelerate internships, more than I can remember. The program has been instrumental with helping me develop new applications for industry and engage with industry partners.”
- 0July 2013The objective of Diego’s research is to gain insight on abnormal changes of function that can occur in the RyR protein. Then, he will help design medicines to recover the normal function where it could be used to treat different diseases linked to the protein.
- 0June 2013Sharing my research with others is integral to the field of computer security, and Mitacs Step has provided me with the necessary communication skills to do so.
- 0April 2013Konrad brought invaluable knowledge to the company which has allowed it to expand on the range of engineering services it offers.
- 0April 2013Mobisafe Systems Inc. is now planning to commercialize the airbag system, in the hope it will make wheelchairs safer, prevent injuries and reduce health care costs.
- 0April 2013The interns, she says, have always come well-prepared, enthusiastic and ready to learn.
- 0April 2013One research project led to another and another and now we have a Center for Aerospace Research and we are participating in a major initiative such as the Composite Research Network, a consortium of universities and industry looking to grow the composite manufacturing industry across Western Canada by sharing knowledge.
- 0March 2013Ten BC graduate student interns and their partner companies came together to exhibit the results of their Mitacs-Accelerate internships to the CEOs and venture capitalists of British Columbia’s technology community.