Dr. Lara Mahal, new CERC in glycomics and professor in chemistry joins GlycoNet on UAlberta campus.
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Dr. Karla Williams is on a mission to change how cancer is diagnosed using glycomics
Leveraging her scientific knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset, Dr. Karla Williams is developing a blood test that could allow for early diagnosis of aggressive breast cancer.
GlycoNet awards grants worth $90,000 to three Alberta startup companies
Glyco-based companies use funds to protect intellectual property, build business capacity EDMONTON (October 9, 2018) – The Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet) awarded $90,000 in grants to three Alberta-based startup companies: 48Hour Discovery Inc., GlyCa BioSciences Inc. and PanTHERA CryoSolutions Inc. The Startup Company Funding Program recognizes the needs of start-up companies and provides financial help […]
Q and A with Network Investigator Mario Monteiro, Professor, University of Guelph
What was your reaction when you were awarded the recent 2018 RBC Top 25 Immigrants Award? I think that all human beings like to be recognized for their work. I was particularly pleased in this situation in that I was being recognized for my Canadian journey so far — from high school to today. Tell us about your […]
Alberta startup to develop new diagnostics for prostate cancer
Technology bridges oncology and glycomics with discovery of novel cancer-specific sugar A new biotechnology spinoff with roots in a GlycoNet project is planning to capitalize on the discovery of a novel cancer-specific sugar to develop new diagnostic tools and drugs for prostate cancer. GlyCa BioSciences Inc. is a company based on the intellectual property developed […]
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