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Who will be Canada's next tech darling? - Technology & Science - CBC News - 1 views

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In 2010-2011, 77 Canadian tech firms were acquired by foreign companies, mostly American, according to Branham Group, a research firm that closely follows the tech sector.
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Karen Schulman Dupuis on 16 Jul 12

In 2010-2011, 77 Canadian tech firms were acquired by foreign companies, mostly American, according to Branham Group, a research firm that closely follows the tech sector.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In 2010-2011, 77 Canadian tech firms were acquired by foreign companies, mostly American, according to Branham Group, a research firm that closely follows the tech sector.</div>

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U.S. and Canadian Scientists Form a Global Alliance for Nano-Bio-Electronics ... - 0 views

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shared by Assunta Krehl on 14 Feb 12 - No Cached

Assunta Krehl on 14 Feb 12

The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) announced today that the organization will hold its 9th Annual World Congress on Brain, Spinal Cord Mapping, and Image Guided Therapy from June 2-4, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. MaRS Innovation is one of the supporters for the conference.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Society for Brain Mapping and Therapeutics (SBMT) announced today that the organization will hold its 9th Annual World Congress on Brain, Spinal Cord Mapping, and Image Guided Therapy from June 2-4, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. MaRS Innovation is one of the supporters for the conference.</div>

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Contractors face challenges in MaRS Discovery District construction in Toronto - The Da... - 0 views

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Assunta Krehl on 28 Feb 12

Contractors face challenges in MaRS Discovery District construction in Toronto When construction of the second phase of the MaRS Discovery District, a science and technology think tank, is completed in downtown Toronto in 2013, the city and province will have reason to boast.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Contractors face challenges in MaRS Discovery District construction in Toronto When construction of the second phase of the MaRS Discovery District, a science and technology think tank, is completed in downtown Toronto in 2013, the city and province will have reason to boast.</div>

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FDA clears Segasist Prostate Auto-Contouring Software - PR Newswire - October 20, 2011 - 0 views

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Assunta Krehl on 24 Nov 11

Segasist Technologies, a MaRS Discovery District Client, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Prostate Auto-Contouring software 'Segasist P-AC'.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Segasist Technologies, a MaRS Discovery District Client, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Prostate Auto-Contouring software 'Segasist P-AC'.</div>

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Encycle Therapeutics Launches Ground-Breaking Chemistry Platform - Canada Newswire - Ju... - 0 views

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Assunta Krehl on 19 Jun 12

"Encycle Therapeutics, a MaRS Innovation spin-off company, has created a ground-breaking chemistry platform for cyclizing peptides that promises to increase the efficiency of the early-stage drug discovery process."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Encycle Therapeutics, a MaRS Innovation spin-off company, has created a ground-breaking chemistry platform for cyclizing peptides that promises to increase the efficiency of the early-stage drug discovery process."</div>

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Toronto's pharmaceutical biotech sector - Next Generation Pharmaceutical - June 2010 - 0 views

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Miguel Amante on 25 Jun 10

Toronto is a globally competitive centre for groundbreaking basic and clinical research, with historical and current strengths in areas including new cancer therapeutics, stem cell research and development, genomics, bioinformatics, and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools for every imaginable disease process.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Toronto is a globally competitive centre for groundbreaking basic and clinical research, with historical and current strengths in areas including new cancer therapeutics, stem cell research and development, genomics, bioinformatics, and the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools for every imaginable disease process.</div>

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6 Questions: One-on-One with Jim Pelot, CFO, Arctic DX - Canadian Business Online - Ju... - 0 views

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Miguel Amante on 30 Jun 10

Operating out of Toronto's MaRS Discovery Centre, Arctic DX's seven employees take existing research on genetic markers and develop diagnostic tests for disease.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Operating out of Toronto's MaRS Discovery Centre, Arctic DX's seven employees take existing research on genetic markers and develop diagnostic tests for disease.</div>

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Thermo Fisher pays $260m for Canada firm - Boston Business Journal - 0 views

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George Botos on 28 May 10

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a maker of scientific instruments and related technologies, has paid $260 million in cash to acquire Fermentas International Inc., an Ontario, Canada-based maker and distributor of enzymes, kits and reagents for molecular and cellular biology research.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a maker of scientific instruments and related technologies, has paid $260 million in cash to acquire Fermentas International Inc., an Ontario, Canada-based maker and distributor of enzymes, kits and reagents for molecular and cellular biology research.</div>

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A Living Legacy - The Scientist - June 3, 2010 - 0 views

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Assunta Krehl on 07 Jun 10

The Stem Cell Network, a national organization founded by the Canadian government in 2001 that today is more than 100 investigators strong and has received over $60 million in government funding. The Stem Cell Network is helping to create a vibrant and interactive community.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Stem Cell Network, a national organization founded by the Canadian government in 2001 that today is more than 100 investigators strong and has received over $60 million in government funding. The Stem Cell Network is helping to create a vibrant and interactive community. </div>

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CBC News - Technology & Science - E-books: Royalties vs. respect - 0 views

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SonoSite buys VisualSonics for $71M - 0 views

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George Botos on 28 May 10

Adult digital artery imaged with a conventional high frequency linear transducer (200 micron resolution). Image Source: SonoSite SonoSite, a developer of point-of-care ultrasound systems, today signed an agreement to acquire privately held Visualsonics, a Toronto-based company focused on high-frequency micro-ultrasound technology, in a transaction approximately valued at $71 million net of cash and debt.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Adult digital artery imaged with a conventional high frequency linear transducer (200 micron resolution). Image Source: SonoSite SonoSite, a developer of point-of-care ultrasound systems, today signed an agreement to acquire privately held Visualsonics, a Toronto-based company focused on high-frequency micro-ultrasound technology, in a transaction approximately valued at $71 million net of cash and debt.</div>

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MobileMonday Toronto Hosts Global Mobile Leadership Summit - Marketwire - 0 views

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On October 5th, MobileMonday Toronto will host a Global Mobile Leadership Summit with a panel of veteran business leaders who will share their knowledge, thoughts and experiences on opportunities and challenges for Canada to become more of a global leader in mobile and communications.
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The panel of three leaders will be led by a moderator with questions and answers open to the audience. The event is being held in conjunction with MobileMonday Toronto's partnership with MaRS.
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The October 5th meeting will take place at the MaRS facility, located at 101 College Street (south east corner of College and University) The meeting starts at 6:00pm. To attend, please RSVP at www.mobilemondaytoronto.com.
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MaRS (www.marsdd.com) is a non-profit innovation centre connecting science, technology and social entrepreneurs with business skills and capital to stimulate innovation, entrepreneurship and the creation of successful Canadian companies.
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Assunta Krehl on 29 Sep 09

On October 5th, MobileMonday Toronto will host a Global Mobile Leadership Summit with a panel of veteran business leaders who will share their knowledge, thoughts and experiences on opportunities and challenges for Canada to become more of a global leader in mobile and communications. The event will be held at the MaRS Centre. Sept 28, 2009

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On October 5th, MobileMonday Toronto will host a Global Mobile Leadership Summit with a panel of veteran business leaders who will share their knowledge, thoughts and experiences on opportunities and challenges for Canada to become more of a global leader in mobile and communications. The event will be held at the MaRS Centre. Sept 28, 2009</div>

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George Botos on 17 Aug 10

Sentinelle Medical is now a Hologic company! Way to Go Cameron!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sentinelle Medical is now a Hologic company! Way to Go Cameron!</div>

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Will brain fitness games help me stay mentally sharp? - The Globe and Mail - July 13, 2010 - 0 views

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Miguel Amante on 21 Jul 10

Brain fitness games are all the rage today with an aging population, but how do I tell which ones are best for helping me stay mentally sharp so I'm on top of my game at work?

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Brain fitness games are all the rage today with an aging population, but how do I tell which ones are best for helping me stay mentally sharp so I'm on top of my game at work?</div>

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MaRS brings angels and start-ups together - The Globe and Mail - July 14, 2010 - 1 views

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shared by Miguel Amante on 21 Jul 10 - Cached

Miguel Amante on 21 Jul 10

Last summer, Toronto-based MaRS, a not-for-profit innovation centre, launched its "Angel" program with the help of Canaccord Genuity. A year later, there have been five Angel events and about half of the program's 15 members have received some form of funding.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Last summer, Toronto-based MaRS, a not-for-profit innovation centre, launched its "Angel" program with the help of Canaccord Genuity. A year later, there have been five Angel events and about half of the program's 15 members have received some form of funding.</div>

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Innovation Center Assists in Commercialization of Next-Generation Medical Devices | Qmed - 1 views

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Toronto scientist shaking up field of infectious disease - Toronto Star - September 27,... - 0 views

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shared by Miguel Amante on 27 Sep 10 - No Cached

Miguel Amante on 27 Sep 10

Raymond Hui, a principal investigator with the University of Toronto's Structural Genomics Consortium, has transformed himself from a robotics engineer to a genetic engineer and now searches for cures for some of the world's most devastating diseases.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Raymond Hui, a principal investigator with the University of Toronto's Structural Genomics Consortium, has transformed himself from a robotics engineer to a genetic engineer and now searches for cures for some of the world's most devastating diseases.</div>

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Ambit Bio Raises $15M | Xconomy - October 2010 - 0 views

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Cathy Bogaart on 20 Oct 10

Ambit is headquartered in San Diego but they also have a lab tenanted at MaRS. And they've just raised $15 million! Congrats!

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Ambit is headquartered in San Diego but they also have a lab tenanted at MaRS. And they've just raised $15 million! Congrats! </div>

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Why Toronto start-ups need venture capital - Toronto Star - October 22, 2010 - 1 views

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Cathy Bogaart on 22 Oct 10

Lack of access to venture capital funds is holding back start-ups in Toronto - along with the city's economy, the organizer of an upcoming venture capital conference says. The inaugural MaRS Innovation summit, to be held Oct. 28, aims to bring together science and technology start-ups and entrepreneurs with venture capital funds from Canada and abroad.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Lack of access to venture capital funds is holding back start-ups in Toronto - along with the city's economy, the organizer of an upcoming venture capital conference says. The inaugural MaRS Innovation summit, to be held Oct. 28, aims to bring together science and technology start-ups and entrepreneurs with venture capital funds from Canada and abroad. </div>

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