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Recent investments in bioinformatics by the National Research Council of Canada bode well for New Brunswick's genomics researchers
December 4, 2009: Moncton, NB - A recent announcement by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) celebrates the addition of new infrastructure aimed at enhancing bioinformatics capacity at its Moncton-based facility. The Bioinformatics Lab is a joint initiative between the National Research Council, l'Université de Moncton, the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute and the University of New Brunswick.

Bio-marine science and technology mission returns from Norway
October 25, 2009: Fredericton, NB - Representatives from five companies and the Coastal Zones Research Institute recently returned from a four-day networking and trade mission to Norway. The mission targeted tours and partnership opportunities with firms and institutions involved in developing new bio-products from the by-products of traditional fisheries and aquaculture industries in Norway. The Norwegian industry produces approximately 12 times the amount of by-products that the New Brunswick industry does, and has been developing by-product opportunities for several years.

Two New Brunswick organizations collaborate to improve outcomes in diagnostics of ovarian cancer
October 22, 2009: Moncton, NB - BioProspecting NB Inc. (BPNBI) and the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute (ACRI) recently announced that they have established a formal collaboration to develop an early diagnostic for ovarian cancer based on BPNBI's unique, proprietary cancer management platform. The research and development program is being carried out at the ACRI facility in Moncton and the BPNBI research facility in Sackville. The unique fit between ACRI's work with cancer biomarkers and BPNBI's discoveries and development capabilities will allow the two to move closer to an early diagnostic test for ovarian cancer.

New investments further enhance infrastructure at Huntsman Marine Science Centre
October 19, 2009: St. Andrews, NB - Two levels of government and the Huntsman Marine Science Centre recently announced investments aimed at the development of a 1,858-sq-metre (20,000-sq.-ft.) discovery centre to replace the existing aquarium at the Huntsman Marine Science Centre (HMSC) in St. Andrews. The provincial and federal governments each announced commitments of $2.5 million for the project, valued at more than $8 million, to develop the discovery centre on its lower campus property. Federal contributions are being delivered via ACOA, under the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), which are part of Canada's Economic Action Plan.

New Brunswick's celebration of National Biotech Week a big success
September 25, 2009: Fredericton, NB - New Brunswick's National Biotech Week program qualified as a best ever for the province's biosciences sector, and featured a number of first ever events and activities for the Province.

Three New Brunswick bio-scientists supported through Canada Research Chairs program
September 23, 2009: Guelph, ON - The New Brunswick biosciences community emerged with two renewals and one new chair in today's announcement on the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program. The program stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world's top countries in research and development. It invests $300 million per year to attract and retain some of the world's most accomplished and promising minds. There are two types of Canada Research Chairs: Tier I Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable, are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. Tier II Chairs, tenable for five years and renewable once, are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. For each Tier II Chair, the university receives $100,000 annually for five years.

New Brunswick pioneer in sustainable aquaculture wins 2009 New Brunswick BioSciences Achievement Award
September 22, 2009: Fredericton, NB - Dr. Thierry Chopin of UNBSJ was the proud winner of this year's New Brunswick BioSciences Achievement Award. The Award celebrates outstanding contributions to the local and/or global scientific community and/or socio-economic improvements through bio-science, by a New Brunswick bio-scientist. As well, the evaluation criteria account for the candidate's collegiality and leadership. For 2009, a panel of six esteemed judges from New Brunswick's bio-science community evaluated ten exceptional candidates from the areas of bio-medical, marine, and environmental sciences for the Bio-Sciences Achievement Award. The Award was presented by the Honourable Victor Boudreau, Minister of Business New Brunswick, at a luncheon, and this was followed by a colorful presentation by Dr. Chopin.

New Brunswick fermentation technology at the core of a new discovery on the impact of wild blueberries on diabetes
September 2, 2009: Moncton, NB - A recent press release from the Université de Montréal alludes to the impacts of biotransformed wild blueberry juice on obesity and diabetes. The news revolved around a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, which demonstrates how the juice of the wild blueberry fermented with a novel bacteria present on the skin of the fruit holds great promise as an anti-obesity and anti-diabetic agent. Within a day the news flew across news services, and the lead author's inbox was swamped with information requests arriving from all over the world.

New Brunswick fermentation technology at the core of a new discovery on the impact of wild blueberries on diabetes
September 2, 2009: Moncton, NB - A recent press release from the Université de Montréal alludes to the impacts of biotransformed wild blueberry juice on obesity and diabetes. The news revolved around a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity, which demonstrates how the juice of the wild blueberry fermented with a novel bacteria present on the skin of the fruit holds great promise as an anti-obesity and anti-diabetic agent. Within a day the news flew across news services, and the lead author's inbox was swamped with information requests arriving from all over the world.

Cluster of investments bring focus and millions to cancer research in New Brunswick
June 5, 2009: Moncton, NB - There are a lot more than daffodils and tulips emerging on the grounds of the Moncton-based Atlantic Cancer Research Institute (ACRI) and its partners this spring. Wednesday's announcements of two university research chairs established at UNB and Université de Moncton, in collaboration with the ACRI, is but one of a cluster of investments that has been announced this spring.

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