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By Camille Bains Salt that crystallizes with sharp edges is the killer ingredient in the development of a reusable mask because any COVID-19 droplets that land on it would be quickly destroyed, says a researcher who is being recognized for her innovation. Read more…

By Camille Bains Salt that crystallizes with sharp edges is the killer ingredient in the development of a reusable mask because any COVID-19 droplets that land on it would be quickly destroyed, says a researcher who is being recognized for her innovation. Read more…

By Denise Ryan Pamela Wright, an environmental scientist at the University of Northern B.C., feels optimistic despite declining mountain caribou herds and the threat of climate change Read more…

By Elisabetta Bianchini In the midst concerns about surgeries and treatments being impacted by the stress COVID-19 is having on Canada’s health care system, a Canadian researcher is being recognized by Mitacs for engineering cancer-killing viruses to treat breast and ovarian cancer. Read more…

By Lynn Desjardins A new salt coating can be applied to medical masks to kill viruses and bacteria before they penetrate, and a researcher at the University of Alberta has earned an award for her work developing it. When airborne droplets land on the mask the salt dissolves, but then the liquid evaporates and the […]

By Elisabetta Bianchini As the second wave of COVID-19 rages on in Canada, a researcher at the University of Alberta is being recognized by Mitacs for her breakthrough work in developing a salt-coated mask that can kill viruses and bacteria within five minutes of surface contact. Read more…

The Ottawa Hospital, Algonquin College, University of Ottawa and Mitacs partner on five-year training program As COVID-19 highlights the urgent need to increase vaccine manufacturing around the world, a unique training program is bolstering Canada’s capacity to manufacture vaccines, as well as viral immunotherapies for cancer and other emerging biotherapeutics. The Canadian Partnership for Research […]

By Joanne Laucius Staff at the Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (BMC) walk through the The Ottawa Hospital’s Cancer Centre on their way to work. It’s a constant reminder of the importance of what they do — and that in their line of work, there is no margin for error. Read more…

Agreement supports industrial and social innovation in small businesses by recognizing value of IP Vancouver, BC — The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and Mitacs, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to growth and innovation, have formed a strategic partnership that will contribute to the promotion and use of intellectual property (IP) to support industrial and social […]

The tenth annual research-talent showcase enabled by partner support Thanks to outstanding partner support, the tenth annual Mitacs Awards bring forward a showcase of research talent this coming Tuesday, November 24. The 2020 Mitacs Awards celebration recognizes eight award winners in the categories of Indigenous, international, master’s student, PhD student, postdoctoral fellow, commercialization, professor, and […]

Commitment of $800,000 advances post-secondary training and job opportunities Fredericton, NB — The Department of Post‑Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) will invest $800,000 in Mitacs to benefit researchers ranging from college students to postdoctoral fellows while advancing industry. Mitacs is a national not-for-profit organization that fosters growth and innovation in Canada by solving business […]