For immediate release
March 4, 2008

Halifax, NS – From pharmaceuticals, to plastics, to automobiles, the spring issue of Progress R+D proves that “locally-grown” is the new stamp of quality.

The latest issue highlights a number of post-secondary institutions such as Acadia University, University of Guelph and Saint Mary’s University, all of which are conducting research with substantial commercialization potential.

As Canada’s only magazine that showcases research and discovery partnership opportunities for connecting invention, business and capital, Progress R+D is designed to link the two worlds of business and science. A list of profiled innovations is attached.

Progress R+D is a publication of Progress Media Group. Other titles include Progress (flagship), Progres, Progress Preferred Book of Lists and Nova Scotia Open to the World.

Featured innovators from Atlantic Canada:

Acadia University – Research into a new air and water test will soon save municipalities both time and money.

Association of Atlantic Universities (AAU) – Findings from a national study revealed that most Canadians have no idea the amount of research coming out of the country’s universities. AAU created a six-part pilot television series featuring stories about University R+D initiatives.

BioAtlantech - Team is testing baculoviruses for forest pest management.

University of Guelph – Developed technology that allowed Guelph Agricultural Fibre/Plastic Composites to develop an environmentally friendly alternative to wood fibre.

Dalhousie Medical School & IWK Health Centre – Invented the first new class of antibiotics in 30 years.

Nova Scotia Agricultural College – Developing a technology that promises to revolutionize one of Canada’s biggest industries.

Saint Mary’s University – Creating new opportunities for the oil and gas industry as well as researching the potential of urban rooftops.

Canadian Triticale Biorefinery – Seeking to utilize biological diversity and molecular tools to tailor the triticale plant for industrial uses without affecting the consumer’s overall food supply.

Westlink Innovation Network – Helping universities take ideas from the lab to the marketplace one project and sector at a time.

PEI BioAlliance – Establishing the province’s credibility as an emerging centre for bioscience research and business development.

 

                    
Contact

Bob Scott
Publisher
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bscott@progresscorp.com