Recently added articles from Canadian Chemical News:
Professionals at home and around the world.(GUEST COLUMN / CHRONIQUEUR INVITE)(Column)
May 01, 2009; ... The professional status of chemists is one subject that interests the Canadian Society for Chemistry (CSC) and its members. To deal with the issue the National Advisory Committee on the Profession of Chemist in Canada (NACPCC), which comprises leaders of each provincial body responsible ...
Vineland enables industries' efforts to build agri-science research cluster.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)(Western Economic Diversification Canada's funding to Simon Fraser University)
May 01, 2009 ... Neil Branda and Byron Gates, Canada Research Chairs and material scientists, are receiving $884,106 from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) to enhance Simon Fraser University's capability for materials design and development at 4D LABS. WD awards federal funding for ...
Research on Alzheimer's disease wins grade 12 Surrey student entry to national biotech competition.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
May 01, 2009 ... Innovative research by a 17-year-old Surrey BC, Sands Secondary School student that could lead to an improved treatment for Alzheimer's disease has earned first place in the 2009 Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC) in the British Columbia region. Grade 12 student Yang ...
Canadian government provides new funding for Red Deer ethanol plant.(NEWS
May 01, 2009 ... Earl Dreeshen, Member of Parliament for Red Deer, on behalf of the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Minister of Natural Resources, announces that the Canadian government will provide up to $23.2 million through its ecoENERGY for Biofuels program to Permolex Ltd. "This investment is an ...
Queen's researchers shed light on compact fluorescent lightbulb.(NEWS
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Queen's researchers have been motivated to solve two problems with compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs): they don't work with dimmer switches, and, more importantly, its energy efficiency is compromised because of a problem known as poor power factor. In ...
Simon Fraser University chemistry wing to get $50 million facelift.(NEWS
May 01, 2009 ... Simon Fraser University's chemistry wing, built in 1965, will get a $49.4 million facelift over the next two years. The provincial government and Industry Canada's Knowledge Infrastructure program will jointly fund the project. The chemistry wing, which is housed in the Shrum ...
Asia Bio-Chem Group Corp. announces the resignation of Steven See from the board.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)(Brief article)
May 01, 2009 ... Asia Bio-Chem Group Corp. announces the resignation of Steven See from the board of directors of the company. See has been a director of the company since its public listing in June 2008 and has served as a member of both the audit committee as well as the compensation committee ...
CFI investment advances U of S health and space research.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
May 01, 2009 ... University of Saskatchewan (U of S) researchers have been awarded a total of $445,907 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) in support of research projects on space simulation, population health, mental disorders, and other areas. The new funding from the CFI Leaders ...
Laboratory safety course.(Continuing Education for Chemical Professionals)
May 01, 2009; ... The Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC) and the Canadian Society for Chemical Technology (CSCT) are presenting a two--day course designed to enhance the knowledge and working experience of chemical technologists and chemists. All course participants receive the CIC's Laboratory Health and ...
Suncor Energy and Petro-Canada join forces to create Canadian energy company.(NEWS / NOUVELLES)
May 01, 2009 ... Suncor Energy Inc. and Petro-Canada have agreed to merge the two companies. Upon completion of the transaction, the parties have agreed the combined entity will operate corporately and trade under the Suncor name, while maintaining the strong brand presence and customer loyalty of ...
Merck & Co., Inc. and Cardiome Pharma Corp. sign a collaboration and license agreement for the development and commercialization of vernakalant, an investigational candidate for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
May 01, 2009 ... Merck & Co., Inc. and Cardiome Pharma Corp. sign a collaboration and license agreement for the development and commercialization of vernakalant, an investigational candidate for the treatment of atrial fibrillation. The agreement provides Merck with exclusive global rights to the oral ...
Med BioGene Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
May 01, 2009 ... Med BioGene Inc. (MBI) appoints David Matthews as chief financial officer. Matthews brings over 20 years of experience in funding and operating life science companies and will play a critical role in executing upon our LungExpress Dx(TM) commercialization strategy. Immediately prior to ...
The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announces a contribution to MedShare Inc. from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) to support an innovative research and development project.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
May 01, 2009 ... The Honourable Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Science and Technology), announces a contribution to MedShare Inc. from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) to support an innovative research and development project. MedShare is a ...
Protox Therapeutics Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
May 01, 2009 ... Protox Therapeutics Inc. appoints John Parkinson to the position of chief financial officer of the company. Parkinson replaces David Swetlow, vice president of Finance and Operations, who is leaving Protox to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities. Parkinson has cross-industry experience in ...
WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc.(INDUSTRIAL Briefs)
May 01, 2009 ... WEX Pharmaceuticals Inc. announces the appointment of Larry Gontovnick to the position of vice president, Research and Development. Gontovnick has served as senior director, Clinical Development since September 2008. He will oversee the further clinical development of WEX's lead product, ...
Everyday chemicals.(CHEMFUSION)
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I like to listen to the radio when I cook. And I was just in the midst of chopping my veggies when the lead item on the newscast caused my ears to perk up: "Carcinogenic chemicals found in baby shampoos!" I knew I had better get ready for the onslaught of ...
Plastics under attack: the other side.
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Plastics going to landfill is like throwing away gold. Plastics can and should be recycled but who is going to pay for it and who is going to do the work? Doing some experiments in a university laboratory does not solve the problem ....
Nominations are now open for the Chemical Institute of Canada 2010 Awards: do you know an outstanding person who deserves to be recognized? Act now!
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Chemical Institute of Canada Medal is presented as a mark of distinction and recognition to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the science of chemistry or chemical engineering in Canada. Sponsored by the Chemical Institute of Canada. ...
Oxo-Biodegradable plastics: addressing the problem of plastics persistence in the environment.
May 01, 2009; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the uses for polyolefin bags and other plastic film products proliferated, it became apparent that limited-use plastics lasted much longer than they needed to, in other words, they persisted too long in the environment after being used and then ...
Nominations are now open for the Canadian Society for Chemistry 2010 Awards: do you know an outstanding person who deserves to be recognized? Act now!
May 01, 2009 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Rio Tinto Alcan Award is presented to a scientist residing in Canada who has made a distinguished contribution in the fields of inorganic chemistry or electrochemistry while working in Canada. Sponsored by Rio Tinto Alcan. Award: A framed ...