Press Releases & Announcements

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PrioNet Canada Announces Calls for Proposals
August 5, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) - PrioNet announces three different calls for proposals: Call IV, Proof of Principle and High Impact programs.

Canadian Researchers Testing Unique Vaccines for Prion Diseases and Common Cancers
July 26, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – Several Canadian researchers have come together to help control the relentless spread of a prion disease, chronic wasting disease (CWD) in deer and elk, through vaccines. At the same time they aim to generate safe and

Open Paper Call - Prion Research in Perspective III - Due November 15, 2010
June 23, 2010 - Papers are being invited for the third edition of "Prion Research in Perpective" published by the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health.
Prion_Research_in_Perspective_20102927.pdf

PrioNet Canada to co-host PRION 2011 in Quebec, May 17-19
June 22, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) - PrioNet Canada and the Alberta Prion Research Institute are thrilled to announce that we are bringing the world’s largest international prion research conference, PRION 2011, to Montreal, Quebec next May!

VIDO-InterVac at U of S Signs Exclusive License Agreement for Developing a Vaccine Against Chronic Wasting Disease
May 19, 2010 (Saskatoon) - VIDO-InterVac signs exclusive license agreement for developing a vaccine against CWD. PrioNet is one of three stakeholders in the licensed patent.
PREVENT_May_19-101900.pdf

Alberta to analyze cost-benefits of additional BSE testing in cattle
May 5, 2010 (Edmonton) - An agriculture-based think-tank will do an analysis of whether the cost of conducting client-driven optional BSE testing in animals before or after slaughter would be beneficial in the marketplace.
source:link (http://www.alberta.ca/acn/201005/28286694B7B31-AE1..)

PrioNet Canada Welcomes New Board Chair, Dr. David Dolphin
April 27, 2010 (Vancouver, BC) – PrioNet Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. David Dolphin to its Board of Directors.

PrioNet Canada Announces the Dr. Don Rix Memorial Prion Mentorship Award
March 8, 2010 - Dr. Donald Rix (1931-2009), was the first chairman of PrioNet Canada and a leader and advocate of prion science in Canada. In recognition of the contributions Dr. Rix made to furthering prion research in Canada and his exceptional men

PrP CANADA 2010— Canada’s Prion Research Conference: On the Horizon
March 4, 2010 - Issues related to prion diseases--fatal, transmissible, and mysterious diseases that impact food and health systems--continue, but what is next on the horizon? Attend PrP CANADA to find out.

"Research Excellence" Supplement in the Globe and Mail
Dec 1, 2009 - PrioNet and numerous other organizations from the Networks of Centres of Excellence participated in a "Research Excellence" supplement in the Globe and Mail.
NCE_G&M_Supplement_(Dec_1-09)4606.pdf

In Memoriam - Dr. Donald B. Rix
It is with great sadness that PrioNet announces the passing of the former Chair of the Board of Directors, Dr. Donald B. Rix.

PrioNet Announces Request for Proposals - Cost-benefit analysis of BSE testing in cattle
Oct 26, 2009 - The Alberta Prion Research Institute and PrioNet Canada, in partnership with the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) are requesting submission of proposals to study a voluntary BSE testing system based on private industry standard

$1.6 Million Announced for Research to Help Protect Canadians against BSE and other Prion Diseases
June 17, 2009 (Vancouver, BC) – In an effort to address the health-related risks posed by mad cow and other prion diseases, $1.6 million in funding is being provided by PrioNet Canada in partnership with the Alberta Prion Research Institute, to enabl

PrioNet Launches Policy Fellowship Program
May 21, 2009 - PrioNet Canada's Policy Fellowships will help establish and nurture links between provincial and federal decision-makers and scientists to support public policy related to prion diseases to benefit the well being of Canadians.

PrioNet Canada Announces New Training Program To Help Support Attendance at Conferences
May 19, 2009 - PrioNet is providing support, up to a maximum of $1000, for PrioNet Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) to attend conferences.
source:link (http://www.prionetcanada.ca/detail.aspx?menu=5&app..)

Expanded Eligibility - PrioNet Training Programs
May 11, 2009 - PrioNet Canada is proud to announce it is expanding eligibility requirements for its various educational and training programs. This provides greater access to PrioNet's various training programs by the broader student and young profes
source:link (http://www.prionetcanada.ca/detail.aspx?menu=5&app..)

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