POSTPONED As part of the Brain Awareness Week 2020 activities, we will be hosting the annual Brain Fair - a free drop-in event for our community and the public to learn more about the brain through...

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POSTPONED MEET THE BRC(A Brain Awareness Week event) March 25th 2020 @ 7.00pmCHEB Building, Dalhousie University, 5793 University Avenue, Halifax, NS 7.00pmOpening Remarks Dr David anderson, Dean, Faculty...

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POSTPONED Monday March 23rd @3pm  The finalists in Slam Your (Neuro)Science are: Elias Habib Marina Firth Tanner van Every Sungwoo Song Sarah Harrison Andrew Son   More details here...

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POSTPONED Brain Awareness Week March 23-27 2020 Featuring  Neuroscience as Art Competition  SLAM your (Neuro)Science (undergrads have a chance to win a trip to a neuroscience conference) HEBB Lecture BRAIN...

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POSTPONED Halifax Local Brain Bee is back!  All students attending Grades 9-12 at a Nova Scotia high school are invited to participate in the Halifax Brain Bee Competition, to be held on Friday March...

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Its time for the 2020 Neuroscience as Art competition. We will be accepting entrie up to February 14th 2020, after which we will select winning images to be printed and auctioned, with the proceeds...

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Named in honour of the late Gillian Morrow, this program features internationally respected scholars who have been recognized for significant contributions to the advancement in the field of...

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BioNova's 18th annual BioPort conference, Trailblazers of Health and Life Sciences,will be held November 5th & 6th, 2019 at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The...

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Dates: September 29 - October 1, 2019  Location: Whitepoint Lodge Resort, NS Agenda Outline (subject to minor changes)    Sunday  3.00pm onwards - Check-in 5.00pm Trainee/Staff Meeting 6.00pm Dinner &...

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NANOPARTICLE DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR RUTHENIUM-BASED THERAPEUTICS Tuesday June 4, 2019 @ Waegwoltic Club, Halifax, NS   MEETING SUMMARY The low toxicity and unique chemical properties of ruthenium have...

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ABI Study - Information Form Lead Investigator: Alon Friedman Principal Investigator: Dr. Cindy Calkin We are looking for HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS between 30 and 60 years of age to complete cognitive...

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Rick Hansen - the British Columbian-born activist and founder of the Rick Hansen Foundation found time during a recent visit to Dalhousie, to drop in for a tour of the Brain Repair Centre. Dr Victor...

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MARITIMES ON THE MOVE - AMAP AGM 2018   Dates: September 30, October 1 & 2, 2018  Location: Whitepoint Lodge Resort, NS   PROGRAM/AGENDA   Sunday September 30th 3.00pm onwards Check-in  6.00pm Dinner with Dr...

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  The biennial Form and Function in Ocular Disease meeting takes place in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on October 19 and 20, 2018.  It is a multidisciplinary clinical and basic science meeting.  The...

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DATE: May 12th, 2018   8:00AM-5:00PM LOCATION: Toronto Western Hospital, BMO Education & Conference Centre, Toronto, ON FOR MORE INFORMATION:Phone: 416-597-3422 ext. 3448Email:This email address is...

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DATE: November 15-16th, 2018 LOCATION: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel525 Bay Street, Toronto, ONM5G 2L2 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone:416-597-3422...

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The Brain Repair Centre is proud to announce Brain Awareness Week will be March 12th - March 16th. Together with Dalhousie University and the Discovery Centre, we have arranged free public events...

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"Mind Your Gut: The Role of the Gut Microbiome in Brain Health and Disease"July 8-10 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 

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The School of Biomedical Engineering hold regular seminars, which include guest speakersa in addition to their Masters & PhD candidates. The seminar schedule can be found on the SBME website at the...

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The 6th Atlantic Regional Developmental Biology Symposium will be held on June 8th 2018 in Halifax, NS.  Invited Speaker: Dr. Loydie A. Jerome-Majewska, McGill University, Departments of Paediatrics and Human...

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The BRC will host a group of visiting Israelis this Fall, who are coming to town to kick-off A Collaborative Research Partnership between Dalhousie University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, known...

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Dalhousie’s Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Innovacorp and the Brain Repair Centre are pleased to present Dr. Michael Posner, 2017 Dalhousie University honorary degree recipient and 2009 National...

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September Guirr Webinar  Thursday September 28, 2017; 2:00 - 3:00 pm Atlantic  OnPAR is an initiative from Leidos Life Sciences in partnership with National Institute of Health (NIH) to provide...

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JUNE is ALS Awareness Month  Share your stories on social media using #SeizeTodayALS and support ALS NB NS Chapter Sponsor Neuronerds in the ALS WalkStrong on June 10th Donate on the NeuroNerds...

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JUNE is BRAIN INJURY Awareness Month    Share your stories on social media using #BIAM17 and support Brain Injury...

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Concussion in Women and Girls A University Health Network Conference  Saturday, September 23rd, 20178:00 AM - 5:00 PMBMO Education & Conference Centre, Toronto The first symposium of “Concussion in...

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BIANS HALIFAX CHAPTER SPECIAL EVENT Sunday February 26th, 2:00-4:00Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary, 1796 Summer St. Guest Speakers Dr. Gabriela Ilie & Dr. Timothy Walker Talk: Mind Over Matter...

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On behalf of Parkinson Canada, we are pleased to extend an invitation for your participation at this year’s upcoming Parkinson Disease Education & Awareness “Mind Over Matter” Conference 2017:8 AM –...

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DONALD MILLER, PhD Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics University of Manitoba "Breaching the Wall-Enhancing Drug Delivery to the Brain Through Modulation of Blood-Brain Barrier Permeability" Tuesday...

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HealthKick features Canada’s top early-stage and emerging companies in medical devices, pharma and digital health. Companies will deliver 10-minute presentations to international investors and...

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The Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) on MaRS health investment series is the largest showcase of early stage health tech innovation in Canada with a focus on biotech, medical devices,...

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DATE: January 17th, 2017 LOCATION: Halifax Central Library  See poster for more details

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DATE: November 2-4, 2017LOCATION: Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 416-597-3422 ext. 3448Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript...

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DATE:             Saturday, January 21, 2017LOCATION:     BMO Education and Conference Centre, Toronto Western Hospital FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 416-597-3422 ext. 3448Email: This email address is being...

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DATE: February 10, 2017  LOCATION: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel Registration is open.  FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone: 416-597-3422 ext. 3448Email: This email address is being protected...

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Wednesday November 30th, 8:00am   Venue QEII Health Science Centre, Royal Bank Theatre, Halifax Infirmary  Dr Coling Franz, MD, PhD: "New Frontiers in Motor Neuron Disease and Nerve Injury - Lessons...

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 Wednesday December 14th  Venue: TUPPER LINK, Tupper Building, Dalhousie10.00-16.00 Poster Viewing and Competition Click here for the list of posters  Thursday December 15th Research Presentations - THEATRE...

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A presentation/discussion on the current knowledge of dolphin and whale brain evolution and anatomy and how these brains present a challenge to primate-centered views of intelligence and complexity....

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This event offers great opportunities to connect with key industry players, better understand the market and commercialization opportunities globally and help your company identify solutions to the...

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This meeting is a multidisciplinary clinical and basic science meeting.  We have assembled guest faculty who are renowned in topics ranging from nutrition and macular disease to how we process visual...

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presented by Alon Friedman, BRC Lead, Traumatic Brain Injury Cluster June 16th 2016 , 9am - 4pm, at Brain Repair Centre AM session: Brain Injury Research Opening Remarks by Dr Gerry Johnson, Associate Dean,...

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DATE: November 10 & 11, 2016 LOCATION: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel FOR MORE INFORMATION:Phone: 416-597-3422 ext. 3448Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need...

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Save the Date: June 20th, 2016  The Empowered Consumer: How We Can Influence Health Innovation A presentation and public discussion with Dr Anne Snowdon, Chair of the World Health Innovation Network ...

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Department of Physiology & Biophysics Graduate Seminar:  Learning from LTP by the winners of the 2016 Brain Prize*The Brain Prize is awarded to one or more scientists who have distinguished...

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PARTY for PARKINSON’S  BOWLING EVENT  FUN, FUN, FUN! In Support of the Parkinson Canada Charity Challenge for the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon Charity Challenge When:  Saturday, May 15th, 2016 Time:...

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CIHR Reform: Sharing and Learning from our Collective Experience June 23, 2016 - 11:30 am – 4:00 pm Prince George Hotel, Halifax Registration is now open for a half day event to discuss impacts of...

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PRESS RELEASE Fourth Halifax International Epilepsy Conference & Retreat 2016 “Epilepsy as a network disorder:  What can we learn from other disorders such as autism, depression, dementia, and...

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The prime objective of the program is to support researchers efforts should you wish to develop a partnership with an international client to work jointly on an R & D initiative.  Eligible applicants...

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Free public screening with expert-led panel discussion afterwards. Synopsis: "Will Smith stars in Concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American...

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Nova Scotia Rehabilitation CentreDivision of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitationpresents a Rehabilitation Research Seminar  Dr Colin Franz Visiting Speaker, Rehab Institute of Chicago ...

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DATE: November 10 & 11, 2016 LOCATION: Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel FOR MORE INFORMATION:Phone: 416-597-3422 ext. 3448Email:This email address is being protected from spambots. You...

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If you’re interested in the mechanisms and/or consequences of developmental processes in the brain at any level -- from molecular to behavioural to mental health outcomes -- then join us for a day...

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Education & Awareness Atlantic Conference 2016 Saturday April 2, 2016 8:00 AM - 4.30 PMHoliday Inn Harbourview, Dartmouth, NS For more info visit

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In the second of a series of public forums hosted by The Brain Repair Centre, the public are invited to come out, listen, learn and ask questions about the brain-related research that is happening...

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Open to anyone interested in the mechanisms and/or consequences of developemental processes of the brain, at any level from molecular to behavioural to mental health outcomes. RSVP by Mar 4th...

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  Innovacorp's Life Sciences Pre-Investment (LSPI) program helps Nova Scotia life sciences companies get investment ready.  If you have a high potential life sciences start-up approaching investment...

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  BioNova have extended the deadline for their International BioPartnering program and still have a few missions available for 2015/16. The International BioPartnering program can reimburse the cost...

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The Deparment of Medical Neuroscience is pleased to announce a special guest presentation by Dr. Hermona Soreq from the Department of Biological Chemistry at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the

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Strategic Regulatory and IP Considerations for Emerging Life Sciences Companies in the US and Canada Featuring updates on the Regulatory and IP requirements for North America Thursday January 28th 2.00pm...

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Brain Awareness Week 2016   The Brain Repair Centre is proud to announce Brain Awareness Week will be March 14th - March 18th. Together with Dalhousie University and the Discovery Centre, we have...

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BRC Research and Poster day 2015 (subject to minor changes)  Wednesday December 16th ATRIUM, LSRI Building, 1348 Summer St 12.00-18.00 Poster Viewing and Competition  19.00-21.00 PUBLIC FORUM BRC...

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The Vision Science Journal Club is proud to announce a special guest presentation by Dr. Manuel Vidal-Sanz from the Universidad de Murcia in Spain. Dr. Vidal-Sanz will be presenting his recent...

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Building the Biomedical Business Case Have you wondered about, or are you taking your research to the next level?Looking for guidance or expertise regarding commercialization of biomedical...

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Bi-annual AMAP Meeting - April 22nd, 2015 Researchers and trainees of the Atlantic Mobility Action Project will be meeting on Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015. From 1:00pm-2:00pm on April 22nd there will...

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Canadian Clinical Trials Asset Map (CCTAM) The Canadian Clinical Trials Coordinating Centre (CCTCC) – a collaborative effort of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada's...

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The MS Society of Canada Presents: Leading Scientific Research to endMS Enjoy an evening with refreshments and guest speakers and the NSCC Waterfront Campus.Veteran MS Clinic nurse, Michael Kehoe, will...

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NeuroConX Innovation Exchange - Proteinopathies of Neurodegenerative Disorders NeuroConX 2015 will be held in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, July 12th-14th. NeuroConX brings together...

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Brain Awareness Week 2015 The Brain Repair Centre is proud to announce Brain Awareness Week will be March 16th - March 20th. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Brain Awareness Week and,...

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Parkinson Disease Education & Awareness Conference The 2015 Parkinson Disease Education & Awareness Conference will take place on Saturday, March 28th from 8am-4pm at the Park Place Hotel and...

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The Brain Repair Centre will host a free, interactive learning session about the ins and outs of intellectual property from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on January 19, 2015.

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The Brain Injury Association of Canada will host its annual conference in Halifax in April 2015.

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Participants in the 3rd Annual BRC Research & Poster Day will share their vision for future research directions at the Brain Repair Centre, on Tuesday, December 16 at the Life Sciences Research...

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Leading Canadian brain researcher, Dr. Donald Stuss, will share his insights as keynote speaker at the 2014 BRC Research and Poster Day on December 16.

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Top researchers in the field of epilepsy will share their insights from the leading edge of science and clinical practice at a special mini-symposium in Halifax on November 3, 2014...

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Clinicians and researchers in the field of vision science will converge on Halifax on October 31 and November 1 to share the latest findings about ocular function and diseases of the eye.

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Top researchers in the field of epilepsy will share their insights from the leading edge of science and clinical practice at a special mini-symposium in Halifax on November 3, 2014...

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Neuroscience researchers from around the world converged on Halifax in June 2014 for the 9th International Motoneuron Meeting. The Brain Repair Centre sponsored this premier scientific event, which...

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On June 11, 2014, BioNova is partnering with the Department of Foreign Affairs & Development (DFATD) and ACOA to present a full-day workshop on the EU reimbursement system.

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May is MS Awareness Month and the Brain Repair Centre is sponsoring an education session on May 28 at the Dartmouth Campus of the NSCC.

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Kick ALS 2014 kicks off its fundraising season with a web-a-thon at the Brain Repair Centre on Sunday, April 27, with live performances, lab tours and more!

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The Brain Repair Centre, Dalhousie University, the Discovery Centre and others will host a series of fun and fascinating events in Halifax during Brain Awareness Week 2014.

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Epilepsy researchers convene in N.S. this fall to discuss new findings about epilepsy onset, including new understandings of cognitive & psychological changes preceding the first seizure.

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  The 2014 Parkinson Disease Education & Awareness Conference is set for April 11 and 12. This session will be a great opportunity to connect with patients, family members, researchers, and health...

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The Brain Repair Centre is hosting a "lunch and learn" with intellectual property expert Jennifer Raoul on Thursday, March 13. Learn the ins and outs of IP protection at this free event for BRC...

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The Brain Repair Centre is sponsoring medical business development guru, Joe Galatowitsch, to provide free one-on-one consultations with BRC members on Thursday, February 27. Learn more about Joe...

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On December 12, 2013, the BRC is hosting a research and poster day featuring several panel discussions. Panelist include leaders from biotech, basic science and professional and volunteer services...

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The Brain Repair Centre is holding its 2013 Annual Research and Poster Day on Thursday, December 12 from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese reception and trainee poster...

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The 2013 Killam Lectures will explore the confluence of genetics and environment as they relate to the origins of mental health problems. The four-lecture series takes place from October 18 to 25 at...

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On October 9, 2013, Clinicians and researchers from the IWK Health Centre, Dalhousie University and the University of British Columbia will share their insights about the impact of various...

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BioPort, the Atlantic region's premiere life sciences event is set to take place in Halifax, Nova Scotia on October 9 and 10, 2013. Bold Ideas for Big Opportunities is the theme of BioPort 2013....

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Springboard Atlantic is hosting "Mind to Market: a Workshop for Medtech" on June 12 and 13, 2013 to provide researchers with the fundamental information and inspiration they need to commercialize...

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The Brain Repair Centre will host a series of information sessions, The Brain Repair Centre in 2013, in conjunction with 'meet and greets' for the neuroscience research community beginning in early...

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The Brain Repair Centre has awarded a grant that’s helping Dalhousie-based spinal cord researchers host the 2013 Canadian Spinal Cord Conference in Halifax in April. This conference will bring...

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