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Investment to Strengthen Manitoba's Life Sciences Cluster

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Workshop: Enzymatic Measurement of Beta-Glucan Soluble Fibre

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INVESTMENT TO STRENGTHEN MANITOBA'S LIFE SCIENCES CLUSTER

WINNIPEG, Manitoba - An investment to the Canadian Centre for Agri-food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM) will enhance Manitoba's expanding life sciences cluster and advance training opportunities and research skills of people working in this specialized field.


 

The $800,000 in funding under the Winnipeg Partnership Agreement was announced today by the Honourable Vic Toews, President of the Treasury Board, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of Western Economic Diversification; the Honourable Jim Rondeau, Manitoba Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines; and Brenda Leipsic, Deputy Mayor of the City of Winnipeg.


 

The funding will support the development of two new laboratories and the purchase of equipment needed for research of nutraceuticals, functional foods and health products. The enhanced facility will enable CCARM to expand its research program in the linkages between diet and health, increase collaboration and attract and retain the highly qualified personnel needed for the growing nutraceutical research sector in Canada.


 

"The Government of Canada is working to enhance Canada's international reputation for research excellence and to expand the base of scientific expertise," said Minister Toews. "Through partnerships with other levels of government and the private sector, we are helping to turn ideas into innovations that will improve Canada's productivity performance, create high-quality jobs and enhance Canadians' quality of life."


 

"This partnership between three levels of government along with medical, learning and agri-food institutions will conduct important research to improve the lives of many Manitobans," said Minister Rondeau. "The province is pleased to help move this important work forward."


 

"This funding will increase Winnipeg's capacity as a leader in health

and scientific research," said Deputy Mayor Brenda Leipsic. "As a city

of opportunity, we welcome this important investment which will enhance the health research capacity at St. Boniface Hospital and also provide additional employment options for professional researchers in our city."


 

CCARM represents a unique partnership between St. Boniface General Hospital, the University of Manitoba, and Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. It is located within St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre - a world renowned $40 million state-of-the-art medical research facility.


 

"The Winnipeg Partnership Agreement funding has been essential in

completing construction of the final two CCARM labs here at St Boniface Hospital Research Centre. These labs will hold clinical trial research activities and also provide a shared lab where CCARM researchers can collaborate in a more efficient, economical and productive fashion than was previously possible. This allows us to advance our research into nutraceuticals and functional foods in a manner that has not been attempted anywhere else in the world," said Dr. Grant Pierce, Executive Director of Research, St. Boniface General Hospital.


 

Funding for the project comes from Component IV of the Winnipeg

Partnership Agreement. This component is designed to strengthen

Winnipeg's innovation system by supporting projects that increase the

awareness, capacity and use of new technologies. Component IV will also build the necessary infrastructure to promote growth in knowledge-based sectors, such as aerospace, life sciences and alternative energy.


 

The Winnipeg Partnership Agreement represents a five-year, $75 million commitment by the governments of Canada, Manitoba and Winnipeg to strengthen our neighbourhoods, promote economic development and enable Aboriginal citizens to fully enjoy Winnipeg's economic and social opportunities. For program details, interested parties are encouraged to consult the Web site www.winnipegpartnership.mb.ca.

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Position Announcement

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track – Dairy Foods Processing and/or Food Microbiology, Department of Food Science University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Position start date:  January 1, 2009

Closing date for applications:  September 15, 2008 and will continue until position filled.
 
Salary range:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience
 
The Department of Food Science, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing January 1, 2009 or soon thereafter.  Outstanding applicants with a Ph.D. and relevant experience in dairy foods processing (engineering, colloid chemistry) and/or molecular microbiology (starter culture/pathogen biology) will be considered.

 The successful candidate will have demonstrated the potential to develop a competitive externally funded research program and will be expected to contribute to the teaching of undergraduate and graduate students as well as promote the objectives of the Department and Faculty regarding the functionality and safety of foods.

The Department of Food Science information is available at: http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/afs/food_science  The Department is located on the Fort Garry Campus of the University in Winnipeg, a city of broad ethnic and cultural diversity http://www.city.winnipeg,mb.ca  The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men including visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply,  although Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Applications including a letter of interest with curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching experience and philosophy, an outline of planned research plus the names and contact information of three referees able to characterize academic research and teaching skills should be sent by September 15, 2008 to:
 
Dr. Richard Holley
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Food Science
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2
 
Email: rick_holley@umanitoba.ca
 
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba).

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Country Guide Article

written by Tom Button, Country Guide editor

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Workshop: Enzymatic Measurement of Beta-Glucan Soluble Fibre

August 21-22, 2008, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Hosted by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada and the Richardson Centre for Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals

Who Should Attend:  Individuals performing or supervising the analysis of beta-glucan soluble fibre for research or commercial activities and those interested in gaining a greater understanding of factors affecting variation in beta-glucan results. The number of participants will be limited to optimize learning from the laboratory session.

Registration form for Enzymatic Measurement of Beta-Glucan Soluble Fibre Workshop 

Seminar session on Aug. 21 only:  $50.00 (includes lunch, coffee and wine and cheese).

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Canada-Russia Agri-Business Knowledge Transfer

Small Fruit Production and Processing Seminar 
Date:  July 15th, 2008
Days Inn, Highway #1 & Yellowquill Trail, Portage la Prairie, MB

Who Should Attend:  Fruit growers, processors, researchers and students involved in small fruit production and processing. 

Registration form for Canada Russian Knowledge Transfer Seminar 

(Cost $25.00 per person)

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