December 5, 2020
Media Coverage
CTV News: Using viruses in the fight against cancer
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December 3, 2020
News Release
New Brunswick businesses and post-secondary institutions to benefit from collaboration between Mitacs and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Fredericton, NB — Businesses and students in New Brunswick can now get a productivity boost thanks to a new agreement between Mitacs and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). Thanks to a $97,000 investment by ACOA, Mitacs can undertake 26 research internships that allow for partnerships between students at post-secondary institutions and local industry. Specifically, the […]
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December 2, 2020
Media Coverage
Global News: Health Matters: Made-in-Edmonton salt masks win national recognition
A University of Alberta researcher has won a national award for her work in creating face coverings layered with salt. As Su-Ling Goh reports, the salt masks have been shown to kill bacteria and viruses within minutes. Watch here…
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December 1, 2020
Media Coverage
Forbes: Promising Anti-Anxiety Treatment Targeting The Endocannabinoid System Gains Steam In Canada
By Jackie Bryant La Jolla, California-based Artelo Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARTL) recently announced that its Canadian subsidiary, Artelo Biosciences Corporation, is the recipient of a Mitacs Accelerate Grant that will allow the company to further its research on ART26.12, a product candidate for the treatment of anxiety, cancer, inflammation, and pain. Mitacs is a Canadian non-profit research organization. The grant […]
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November 30, 2020
Media Coverage
CTV: Your Morning: Canadian scientist receives Mitacs Prize for using viruses to treat cancer
By Denio Lourenco Viruses typically don’t have the best reputation, especially during a pandemic. But medical researchers are increasingly looking to them as a way to treat cancer. Read more…
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November 30, 2020
Media Coverage
CBC Radio: As It Happens: This Ottawa PhD student creates viruses for the forces of good
Taylor Jamieson-Datzkiw wins Indigenous innovation prize for her research into cancer-fighting viruses Listen here…
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November 27, 2020
Media Coverage
Global News: Back On The Beat: What’s happening inside the lithium battery in your car?
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November 27, 2020
Media Coverage
CTV News: Face mask game changer
Learn more about a researcher from University of Alberta who invented a mask with salt crystals that helps kill bacteria. Watch here…
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November 27, 2020
Media Coverage
CBC Radio: As It Happens: Mask innovation award
A University of Alberta researcher wins an innovation award for developing a mask that is coated in salt — whose crystals serve as nasty spikes to destroy droplets. Listen here…
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November 25, 2020
Media Coverage
iHeartRadio: Up-and-coming toronto researcher earns award for addressing sensory experiences for children and youth with special needs
We talk to Nikkie To – recipient of the Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation — Masters and a recent Master of Inclusive Design graduate at OCAD Listen here…
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November 25, 2020
Media Coverage
630 CHED Radio: Talking to the Alberta researcher behind the new facemask that incorporates COVID-killing salt particles
Dr. Ilaria Rubino, Recent PhD graduate from the department of chemical and materials engineering at the University of Alberta & winner of the Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation – International. Listen here…
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November 24, 2020
Media Coverage
Prince George Daily News: Prince George professor earns award for breakthrough work to conserve Canada’s northern lands
As a record number of Canadians head outside to take in fun, safe activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a UNBC professor is being recognized for her innovative work to conserve critical northern lands and key outdoor recreation areas that up until now have been flying under Canada’s conservation radar. Read more…
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