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IT Business: PEI startup using 3D printing to reduce risks of body piercing, pet and livestock tagging

The human body piercing industry is estimated to be worth around $722 million, but many people experience complications ranging from localized infections and skin reactions, to more serious bacterial infections, traumatic tears, and even viral hepatitis. Trying to revolutionize the piercing industry and make it safer for customers is BioPierce Canada Ltd., a startup launched […]

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CBC PEI: A P.E.I. company aims to make body piercings safer

P.E.I. company is trying to make body piercings safer, and reduce the risk of infection. BioPierce Canada Ltd., based in Souris, is working to create a thin, biodegradable sleeve which will cover piercing posts, and slowly release antiseptics. “We’re driven by the possibility that we might really make a difference in making … something that’s […]

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Mitacs appoints Catherine Chick as Chief Information Officer

Vancouver, BC — Mitacs announced today the appointment of Catherine Chick as Chief Information Officer. As Mitacs’ CIO, she is responsible for establishing and implementing the technology vision that supports the organization’s strategic plan. The CIO is a newly created position that oversees Mitacs’ information and communications technology (ICT). In the rapidly changing realm of ICT, […]

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Group home residents gravitate towards ‘at-your-service’ robot

Vancouver, BC — There’s a new resident at Richmond-based Camsell House, one of 19 group homes operated by the Developmental Disabilities Association (DDA) throughout Vancouver and Richmond. Though he’s not there every day, he’s already causing quite a stir. Meet Aether, a first-of-its-kind ‘collaborative service’ robot, designed and developed by Vancouver-based JDQ Systems Inc. in partnership […]

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Luring top talent to Canada with leading-edge projects

Vancouver, BC – Through a unique internship program called Mitacs Globalink, 500 international students from such countries as Australia, Brazil, China, France, India, Germany, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Tunisia are conducting research at 45 Canadian universities this summer. Under the direction of Canadian professors and working alongside local researchers, they are helping to solve complex […]

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CBC News BC: Aether the robot a welcome addition to B.C. group home

The staff at the Richmond-based Camsell House group home is getting a little extra help from an interesting source: a robot named Aether. The so-called “collaborative service robot” was designed and developed by Vancouver-based robotics firm JDQ Systems Inc., as well as researchers from the Developmental Disabilities Association, Mitacs, the University of British Columbia and […]

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Saanich News: Mexican student brings galactic expertise to UVic

A national nonprofit organization that has delivered research and training programs in Canada for 17 years is working with universities to foster industrial and social innovation across the country. But one student’s work at the University of Victoria has implications that go far beyond our own galaxy. Twenty-two-year-old Braulio Antonio, an undergraduate student at National […]

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Richmond News: Robot designed to help seniors at home

A new “resident” has brought laughter into a group home of seniors with developmental disabilities on Camsell Street. “Aether, what time is it?” “It is 1:46.” Aether, you see, is a first-of-its-kind service robot designed to help senior residents live independently, while giving support staff an extra set of eyes at seniors’ homes. Developed by […]

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2017 Mitacs Awards nominations now open

Vancouver, BC – Mitacs welcomes nominations for the 7th annual Mitacs Awards, a series of honours that recognize outstanding students, fellows, and professors who have participated in Mitacs programs. Past winners were recognized for their outstanding research contributions in fields such as colon cancer screening, social media fraud, and childhood literacy. Nominations for the 2017 […]

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