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@MEDIILEAP is a #DurhamRegion based biotech start-up that has taken the first steps in researching and developing a #COVID-19 testing tool to be used in non-traditional clinical environments such as home. In response to the growing COVID-19 pandemic and the..
Ontario is reporting 2,073 cases of #COVID19 and over 28,100 tests completed. Locally, there are 685 new cases in Toronto, 389 in Peel, 231 in York Region and 144 in Durham.
Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer un nouveau partenariat avec @IVADO_Qc, @CQDM_Canada et @Montreal_InVivo, qui aura pour objectif de promouvoir le développement de solutions numériques en santé !
#sciencesdelavie#biotech#partenariat#innovation
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FINALLY
Rapid Tests officially seen as effective, important & useful for preventing spread of #COVID19 by @CDCgov
This comes after 15 months of research, advocacy, far too many discussions (w @CDCgov, @US_FDA, ...) and far too many deaths.
An important step for global response
Here is the B.1.617 variant: Instead of a lysine (K) in the 484 position (like ZA or BR) there is a glutamine (Q) and a 452 substitution, most of the vaccines should at least partially protect, but I've not seen experimental evidence
This week, Canada reported one possible blood clotting case linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine
A positive test was detected at @McMasterU, which has the only lab doing this type of diagnostic blood research in Canada, @jonjwells reports
https://t.co/D0RAVIxCaz
Major milestone—CDC now says the #B117 is the dominant variant in the US. Not just the most common type of the variant, but the dominant overall — across all strains. We knew this was going to happen. This is why we fear a 4th wave coming. #COVID19 https://t.co/2eRFu3x55a
Last chance to register for our upcoming MEET&TEQ on April 15!
This edition will focus on the AIM program, and the 2020-2021 cohort. Do not miss this occasion to network with the #startup ecosystem!
More info: https://t.co/GooyridUei
The Canadian Black Scientists Network seeks to remove barriers facing Black academics in STEM through mentorship, connection, data collection and political advocacy. Read more here: https://t.co/u1ANLZyISk #UofTalumni