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Right Turn: Canadian connections to 2024 Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Dr. Michel Sadelain, the “inventor of T cells” and a graduate of the University of Alberta, has won the 2024 Breakthrough Prize in life sciences. After completing his medical degree at the University of Paris, Dr. Sadelain earned his PhD in immunology at the University of Alberta, before moving to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

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Pushing the boundaries of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Insights from cutting-edge pre-clinical research

Jenny Ryan Biology and Life Sciences, General Science, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Pushing the boundaries of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: Insights from cutting-edge pre-clinical research Transplantation Stem Cells Blood Thursday, March 28, 2024 Tanvir Hasan This blog was written by Tanvir Hasan, a senior research assistant in the lab of Canadian Blood Services research scientist, Dr. Hari Maganti, with collaboration from Ajay Ratan Pasala (PhD candidate) and...

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Right Turn: Thinking about cell-based meat on World Water Day

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Today is World Water Day, an observance that the United Nations has been recognizing since 1993. What does water have to do with regenerative medicine? Stick with me. (And no, I’m not going to talk about hydrogels.) World Water Day was established to raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe...

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How to Pitch Books to Companion Animal Psychology

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Common questions about getting your book featured on Companion Animal Psychology.A selection of books about dogs, cats, and other animals. Photo: Zazie ToddBy Zazie Todd PhDThese days, I regularly get emails from authors and publicists asking how they can get the Animal Book Club to pick their book. There are several ways that books get mentioned...

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Thoughts on the future of artificial intelligence in health care and biomanufacturing

Various bloggers Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Meighan Atkinson is the Communications Coordinator at CCRM. Meighan recently completed her Honours Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Toronto, majoring in Professional Writing & Communications. Through her studies and contributions to The Medium as Staff Writer, Meighan discovered an interest in science communications.   “Women in AI: Shaping tomorrow’s techscape” panel at...

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Fellow Creatures: Getting Help with Cat Behaviour

Zazie Todd Biology and Life Sciences, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
My new post at Psychology Today looks at how to get help with your cat's behaviour issues.Photo: Francesco Ungaro/PexelsBy Zazie Todd PhDWe all love our pet cats, but even though all cats are perfect, it's pretty common for people to have issues with their behaviour. Whether it's scratching the furniture, toileting outside of the box,...

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Whales and Dolphins Uniting for Survival, Bounty, or Companionship?

Anaïs Remili Biology and Life Sciences, Communication, Education and Outreach, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
Whales, dolphins, and porpoises (also called cetaceans) exhibit remarkable social behaviors. Sometimes, some species can form large pods that may span for miles and consist of thousands of individuals. One intriguing aspect of cetaceans’ social dynamics is the ability to establish connections beyond their species. These relationships transcend traditional species boundaries, with two or more...

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New program to deliver advanced training for medical technologists

Jenny Ryan Biology and Life Sciences, General Science, Health, Medicine and Veterinary Science
New program to deliver advanced training for medical technologists Plasma Stem Cells Transfusion Blood Tuesday, March 05, 2024 Dr. Jelena Holovati and Dr. Gwen Clarke This blog post was adapted from a blog post from the May 2023 issue of ORBCoN's newsletter and a Letter to the Editor published in the peer-reviewed journal, Immunohematology,1 in...

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