Algoma University continues to uphold its commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for its community through the essential role of the BioSafety Officer. Positioned within the Life, Health & Safety department at the institution's Sault Ste Marie campus, this role is pivotal to
Recruiting patients diagnosed with psychosis for clinical trials poses distinct challenges due to the complexities associated with the disorder itself and systemic barriers within healthcare systems. Despite the significant need for advancing treatment methodologies for psychosis, the recruitment
Amidst rising global environmental challenges, the world is beginning to recognize synthetic biology as a pivotal tool in biodiversity conservation. This change marks significant progress within the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) framework, which originally viewed biotechnological
Ovarian cancer remains one of the most formidable challenges in the field of oncology, primarily due to its elusive early detection and late-stage diagnosis. The disease often only presents symptoms when it has reached an advanced stage, rendering many existing treatments less effective at
In an era where technology intersects intimately with personal health, the shortcomings of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) have become increasingly apparent. While HIPAA sets a robust framework for protecting health information, it primarily governs specific
The field of tissue engineering faces the persistent challenge of replicating the complex and diverse environments in which cells naturally exist. Traditional techniques often use gels to suspend cells between posts, easing tissue growth but complicating efforts to study how multiple tissue types
In recent times, the quest to improve access to clinical trials for diverse populations has gained significant attention. Barriers such as economic limitations and geographic constraints have long existed as hurdles for underserved communities, impacting their participation in medical research.
In the rapidly advancing world of laboratory automation, Instromeda Ltd., an innovative small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), is making significant strides with its flagship product, the SPR Neo. At the forefront of automating complex biophysical analyses, the company is preparing to demonstrate
The advancement of technology in healthcare is at the forefront of revolutionizing medical diagnostics, aiming to diagnose diseases at an early stage with higher accuracy and efficiency. Once a distant dream, the use of sensors for detecting biomarkers of various diseases is swiftly becoming a
Recent advancements in biotechnology have paved the way for innovative solutions in DNA research, with automation playing a pivotal role. Thermo Fisher's KingFisher PlasmidPro system emerges as a significant breakthrough, promising to streamline the traditionally tedious plasmid DNA maxi-prep
