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The Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Ladouceur as its new President.

To assess a remote physiotherapist (PT) counselling intervention using self-monitoring tools for improving self-management ability, physical activity participation and health outcomes in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).

Alphabet’s digital biotech company Isomorphic Labs on Sunday bagged two big-ticket partners in Eli Lilly and Novartis, which will leverage its artificial intelligence platform to develop small molecule drugs for still-undisclosed targets.

Health Canada’s approval of ABRYSVO helps to address the urgent need to minimize the spread of RSV infections – a disease with flu-like symptoms that can result in respiratory distress and lead to serious infection such as bronchitis or pneumonia

Blockbuster weight-loss drug maker Novo Nordisk announced on Thursday research collaborations with two U.S. biotech firms, part of its efforts to stay ahead in big pharma's race to develop more treatments for cardiometabolic diseases.

SciMar, a Manitoba-based biotech pioneer, seeks $55M through a unique REGA+ offering groundbreaking diabetes research and global impact.

Cytophage transforms antibacterial solutions in CBC feature! Their tech combats drug-resistant bacteria using viruses.

Win-Shield, a Winnipeg startup, receives a $100k grant for innovative air filtration, expanding from face shields to pioneering medical devices.

The Manitoba government is providing close to $370,000 to five locally based companies through the latest intake of the Innovation Growth Program (IGP) to help commercialize their products and grow their business

Calling all agrifood innovators! Applications are now open for the fourth cohort of THRIVE Academy, a 12-week pre-seed accelerator program supporting agrifood tech startups looking to commercialize their innovations.

Can Canada’s agri-food system meet the global demand for products that are better for people, animals, and the planet? Natural Products Canada CEO says we can — and introduces eight companies leading the way.

Calling all LifeScience, Cleantech and agrifood Startups! The time you've been waiting for is FINALLY here! Applications for the Startup TNT Investment Sector Summits are OFFICIALLY open!

Medicure, through its pharmacy subsidiary Marley Drug® is pleased to announce a partnership with TheracosBio to distribute a newly approved diabetes drug, BRENZAVVY® tablets, at an affordable cash price delivered directly to patient homes.

The newest episode of the SNI Podcast is an exciting one... we’re joined by Bioscience Association Manitoba!

Medicure Inc. has announced that the FDA provides complete approval to enroll patients in its pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for treatment of a rare pediatric disease called pyridox(am)ine 5'-phosphate oxidase (PNPO) deficiency.

Dr. Waylon Hunt took an unusual path to co-founding and leading a lab-based business, Intrinsic Analytics.

With a burgeoning scientific portfolio showing a unique ability to boost Akkermansia and Bifidobacteria levels, new products launching before the end of 2023, and international regulatory approvals, Solnul resistant starch “is primed to further penetrate

ElevateIP is a program funded by the Government of Canada aimed at equipping and supporting Canadian start-ups with the tools and knowledge to understand, strategize, protect, manage and leverage their intellectual property (IP)

In response to the recent outbreak of antibiotic-resistant salmonella affecting children across six Canadian provinces, inventive strategies are needed to address these types of emerging health crises

Three St. Boniface Hospital Research leaders were recently recognized by the University of Manitoba with Merit Awards for Outstanding Teaching, Service to Community, Research & Scholarly work and Creative Services.

The company has developed patented technologies producing seed inoculants using naturally occurring bacteria that not only mean farmers don’t have to use more fertilizer, but crops are consistent and uniform and the product is easy to use.