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The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus to become a hub for biotherapeutics research and manufacturing thanks to $59M grant
May 6, 2024 - The Ottawa Hospital is receiving $59 million to boost Canada’s capacity to develop and manufacture life-saving biotherapeutics, including vaccines, gene therapies and cell therapies.
Social factors affect dialysis choice for kidney patients
April 30, 2024 - Individuals with kidney failure who have less education, who are unemployed or retired, or who are living alone at home or in a long-term residence are more likely to start hemodialysis than peritoneal dialysis.
Breast cancer rates rising among Canadian women in their 20s, 30s and 40s
April 26, 2024 - Researchers highlight need for immediate shift in public health policy as early detection is key to reducing breast cancer death and complications.
Study strengthens link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis
April 23, 2024 - “Our findings help confirm a strong relationship between MS and the Epstein-Barr virus across the lifespan, which could be a new target for treatment and prevention.”
Which cells have the greatest potential to repair the lungs of pre-term babies?
April 23, 2024 - Dr. Bernard Thébaud and his team have uncovered which types of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are the best at healing lung injury in the lab.
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