Milad Dagher

Check out this recent article from Anna Jezierski from University of Ottawa on single step 3D #bioprinting of alginate–collagen hydrogel fiber rings to promote angiogenic network formation! A new single-step 3D bioprinting method is revolutionizing biofabrication with the Aspect Biosystems RX1 technology. This technique creates intricate vascular structures by layering hydrogel rings embedded with brain endothelial cells, promoting natural angiogenesis and tissue-like network development. This innovative approach can be customized for various endothelial cell types, enhancing our understanding of blood vessel formation and paving the way for advanced tissue models in drug discovery and regenerative medicine. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUVsnXcU

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In a recent DevMed article, Nano Dimension supported a study by research institutions in Canada and France with its Fabrica micro 3D printing systems. The study aimed to record neuronal activities in mice, necessitating the design of a miniature clamp to secure electrodes to a mouse's vertebra, a task accomplished using their advanced 3D printing technology. The rapid and successful production of this part within a week underscored the significance of precise manufacturing in advancing biomedical research and developing medical devices. Read the full article and more here (pp. 65): #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #Innovation

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📢 Exciting Webinar Alert! 🚀 Join us for an in-depth exploration into the intricate world of biological tissue structure and hierarchy. Discover the power of multiscale and multimodal correlative microscopy in our upcoming webinar titled "Unveiling Biological Tissue Structure & Hierarchy: A Multiscale and Multimodal Correlative Microscopy Approach" with expert researcher, Prof. Toni Tand, McMaster University. 🗓️ Date: July 4, 2024 🕒 Time: 11 am Eastern This webinar is a must-attend for anyone interested in cutting-edge microscopy techniques and their applications in understanding complex biological systems. Prof. Tang will guide you through the latest advancements and methodologies, offering valuable insights and practical knowledge. 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gYKF-bik #Microscopy #BiologicalTissues #Webinar #ScientificResearch #Multiscale #Multimodal #CorrelativeMicroscopy #TissueEngineering #Biotech #ResearchAndDevelopment Looking forward to seeing you there! 🎉

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🎉 🎉 Check out this #HighlyCitedPaper "An Overview of Nanotechnologies for Drug Delivery to the Brain" by Shawn Wettig et al. author affiliations: University of Waterloo You can find it at: https://shorturl.at/ilrX5

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Friday Reflections (Part 1): After a week of a semi-holiday in Canada, I'm heading to Fredericton tomorrow for the Myoelectric Symposium (#MEC). Our team has the largest number of papers in the symposium, showcasing some of our unpublished work from the past three years. However, I'm deeply disappointed that only I can attend. The brilliant researchers who conducted the work were unable to join because the Canadian government didn’t issue their visas in time, despite their request for confirmed flight and accommodation details more than two months ago. The big excitement of attending MEC with my team has sadly been deflated. Friday Reflections (Part 2): The need to facilitate travel for academic purposes is more pressing than ever. Academic exchange fosters collaboration, innovation, and societal benefits. Historically, international exchange has led to significant breakthroughs—from global health initiatives to advancements in technology. For instance, collaborative efforts between scientists across borders have brought about life-saving vaccines and critical climate research. Promoting the concept of "scientists without borders," akin to “Médecins Sans Frontières”, could ensure that knowledge and expertise flow freely, unimpeded by bureaucratic barriers. This would allow the global scientific community to work together more effectively and drive progress that benefits us all.

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𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑹𝑨, 𝑬𝑿𝑻𝑹𝑨, 𝑹𝑬𝑨𝑫 𝑨𝑳𝑳 𝑨𝑩𝑶𝑼𝑻 𝑰𝑻 📰 Epicore Biosystems has announced the commercial launch of Connected Hydration! It consists of a flexible wearable patch, a mobile application and a cloud engine. Learn more about this product at the #linkbelow! ⤵️

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Last week we released Simple Agreement for Innovation Licensing (SAIL), a proposed framework for Canadian tech transfer that seeks to simplify the licensing process for post-secondary IP. Today's article begins a series digging into each section of the agreement . At link [1] we start by considering how each party to the agreement benefits. If you want to read the whole series, start here: https://lnkd.in/gMSTBmmA SAIL is written as an agreement between three parties: a University, an Investor, and a Licensee. In practice, the agreement will usually actually be a two-party agreement between a startup company and a University, with the University playing the role of the Investor as well. SAIL defines a fourth role, Licensor, which can be either the University or the Investor. Use of roles delineates responsibilities, but there is nothing wrong with the University filling all three. This separation is a nod to the fact that some Canadian universities use a third party tech transfer organization to manage their IP (notably Axelys), and that there is currently an increase in the number of universities with dedicated pre-seed investment funds that may make use of the Investor role in the future. One of the Core Design Principles of SAIL is that it is usually not possible to assign a value to a deep tech startup at the tech transfer stage. On the other hand, the cost of the intellectual property in question is clear: the sum of the research money spent developing it, plus anything paid by the University in securing protection for it. Cases where value is ambiguous but cost is not are precisely what convertible equity instruments were designed to handle, and so SAIL is built on a foundation of a convertible debenture. By default and as written SAIL works with the widely-used YCombinator SAFE [3], but other types of agreements can be used provided care is taken to ensure that definitions are in accord. The dollar value of SAIL should capture contributions made by the Licensor for which it has not already been compensated. Research grants have the research costs covered, but that which has been spent in securing the IP remains. The amount of the SAFE is the sum of that which has been spent by the university to secure protection, including direct costs and person-hours. University of Waterloo's tech transfer office takes 5% equity in exchange for protecting IP when their researchers request it. Typical costs would lead to a value for SAIL of $30k-$50k, which would convert to 3-5% equity given pre-seed round sizes in Canada. The outcome of using SAIL is not so different from what the leading commercialization university in Canada is doing, and it provides additional flexibility to allow more accurate value capture exercise on conversion of the SAFE. Post 5: https://lnkd.in/gmA2F8Mz

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🎓 Pasqal and Université de Sherbrooke Partner to Strengthen Quantum Computing Research and Education 🎓 We are pleased to share that QuIC Member, Pasqal, a leader in neutral-atom #quantum computing, has entered into a significant partnership with Université de Sherbrooke. This collaboration aims to train the next generation of quantum computing researchers and advance quantum computing education and research. Key objectives include: 🔹 Developing practical, hands-on educational materials to prepare students for quantum careers. 🔹 Enabling UdeS researchers and students to develop their own software applications using Pasqal’s advanced hardware and software. 🔹 Joint research projects to drive innovation in the quantum field. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e5ddudnb Follow our member Pasqal on LinkedIn for regular updates! 📲🔗https://lnkd.in/et3medKf #QuIC #QuICMember #QuantumComputing #Pasqal #UniversitéDeSherbrooke #QuantumEducation #Innovation #Research

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Check out our latest research paper authored by Elçin Akar, Adeline Grenier, Anne-Marie PAPON, Audrey JANNAUD, martien den Hertog, and Eva Monroy exploring the growth kinetics of Mg-doped GaN using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eAki6pUJ The optimum growth conditions of GaN:Mg are achieved through a delicate balance of substrate temperature, Mg flux, and III/V ratio. At low substrate temperatures, where Ga desorption from the growing surface is negligible, a pronounced self-compensation effect linked to polarity inversion significantly reduces net acceptor concentration. In our study, we focus on high-temperature growth and introduce a method for the in situ determination of the threshold of polarity inversion using the RHEED intensity transient which is caused by Ga desorption from the GaN surface. Using this technique, we demonstrate that polarity inversion depends not only on the Mg flux but also on the substrate temperature and, most critically, on the metal-to-nitrogen ratio, which emerges as the most sensitive parameter. We show that maintaining a substantial excess of Ga within the bilayer regime, while staying just below the threshold for Ga droplet accumulation, is crucial to prevent polarity inversion. This work is the result of a collaboration between the NPSC - Nanophysics and Semiconductors team of PHELIQS - Quantum Photonics, Electronics and Engineering, CEA-Leti and Institut Néel CNRS. #researchpaper #epitaxy #molecularbeamepitaxy #galliumnitride CEA-Irig, Université Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble INP - UGA

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