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LifeSciences BC Congratulates Drs. Max Cynader and Ross Petty on their Appointment to the Order of Canada LifeSciences BC is delighted to congratulate Drs. Cynader and Petty on being awarded the highest honour conferable on a civilian. Dr. Cynader has made tremendous contributions to biomedical research in our community, in particular in the study of the brain and visual systems, and for increasing the accessibility of treatments. Professor Emeritus Ross E. Petty specializes in pediatric rheumatology at the British Columbia Children's Hospital in Vancouver, and established the university’s academic program in 1979. He is honoured for his contributions to that field, notably for having established its first formal Canadian academic program at the University of Manitoba in 1976, and for having improved the lives of children afflicted with rheumatic diseases. Brain Researcher Max Cynader Among UBC Members to Receive Canada’s Top Honour December 31, 2008 Four members of the UBC community have received appointments to the Order of Canada in recognition of their outstanding achievements and lifetime of service to the country. Max Cynader, director of the Brain Research Centre at UBC and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, is recognized for his contributions to the field of biomedical research, notably in the study of the brain and visual systems, and for increasing the accessibility of treatments.... read more Dr. Donald Rix to be Honoured by Research Chair February 19, 2009 LifeLabs invests $2 million to Support Research Chair in Genetic Diagnostics Named for BC Founder Vancouver, BC - LifeLabs today announced that it is investing $2 million to help endow a research Chair in human health genetic diagnostics in British Columbia. LifeLabs has formed a partnership with Genome BC to assist it in establishing this high profile research position... read more LifeSciences BC Congratulates Our Many Members Listed on Rocket Builders' Ready to Rocket and Emerging Rockets Lists Despite the downturn in the economy, numerous companies in our community continue to make strides forward, demonstrating that our industry continues to be a vibrant part of the economy. Congratulations to all on your success! For a complete list of all Rockets, please see the Rocket Builders website: www.readytorocket.com |
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