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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AMAP AGM 2019   Dates: September 29 - October 1, 2019  Location: Whitepoint Lodge Resort, NS   PROGRAM/AGENDA to...

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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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