Photo Credit Sometimes in life, you want to stand up for what you believe in, but this can be easier said than done, especially if there is a lot of pressure for you to simply go along with what the crowd is doing. If you need a helping hand in this regard, we will be talking about different ways that you can champion the causes that are close to … [Read more...]
A freeze on some drug research companies will be lifted soon
September 19, 2012 by
The BC government is lifting a freeze on at least some drug research contracts in the wake of an alleged privacy breach. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid says the freeze should be lifted in the next few days. "I'm happy to announce that in the next few days we will be able to restart just over about one million dollars worth of these … [Read more...]
Thousands run for cancer research
September 16, 2012 by
Across the country, thousands are participating in Terry Fox runs to raise money and awareness for cancer research.In Stanley Park, participant Curtis Allen says this event is as much about providing hope as raising cash. "It just lets all these people know that are ravaged by this terrible disease that they're not alone and that people are … [Read more...]
Promising news on Alzheimer’s research
July 17, 2012 by
Nearly four thousand researchers attending a Vancouver conference on Alzheimer's disease have released promising results for people in the early stages of memory loss. A three-year study involving immunotherapy called I-V-I-G (intravenus immunoglobulin) has produced evidence of no decline in patients since they developed signs of Alzheimer's, … [Read more...]
Japanese research group concocts 3D restoration magic from regular photos (video)
June 27, 2012 by
Reconstructing 3D spacial data has long been possible, but convincing the average consumer of that would be another chore entirely. In the future, however, it may be simpler to believe. A crew of researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology are hard at work developing a new system that "quickly creates 3D spacial data from photos taken with a … [Read more...]
Information shows more than 200,000 animals involved in UBC research last year
October 29, 2011 by
Newly-released information from UBC shows the school conducted research involving nearly 212,000 animals last year alone. While the university is the first in the country to provide such information, one group says it's still not enough. Brian Vincent with "Stop UBC Animal Research" says more specifics need to be disclosed, such as which … [Read more...]
09/15/2011 – Obesity and Cancer: The Latest Research
September 13, 2011 by
Obesity and Cancer: The Latest Research With Andre Noel Potvin, MSc, CES, TFL Date/Time: September 15th, 2011. 6pm - 7pm Admission: $ 10 per seat - $ 5 two weeks in advance. Reserve your seat today! Making poor choices when it comes to your diet, physical activity, weight management and lifestyle can expose your body to a myriad of chronic … [Read more...]
08/20/2011 – 4th Annual Cypress Challenge: A Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research in memory of Jack Poole
August 20, 2011 by
Join Glotman Simpson Cycling as they climb Cypress Mountain for the 4th Annual Cypress Challenge: A Fundraiser for Pancreatic Cancer Research in memory of Jack Poole. The event, presented by Concert Properties and Jeff Mooney & Suzanne Bolton, is open to everyone with a bike, a helmet, and the determination to pedal up Cypress Mountain. New … [Read more...]
