See Issue #2, October 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2005

A new tool for a new Atlantic industry

Halifax, NS - The financial communities of Toronto and Ottawa will be the first audience in Canada to learn of the most recent dramatic discoveries by Atlantic innovators. On Wednesday, January 19, the new publication: Progress Research & Discovery will deliver the accomplishments of Atlantic Canadian universities, researchers and labs, to a broad audience of business and government decision makers.

World problems are being solved by Atlantic Canadian innovators who are applying science in unique ways. From prediction of marine weather conditions, to long-distance brain repair, the east-coast is a hotbed of invention and discovery.

According to Publisher Neville Gilfoy, " Our Atlantic universities and corporate labs are producing effective solutions for many challenging real world problems. In our region, this has created a vibrant new science-based industry with huge potential for partnerships, new international markets and the attraction of new investors. "

Progress Research & Discovery offers a new tool to Atlantic researchers and their institutions, allowing them to present their accomplishments to an international audience of venture capitalists, angel investors and corporate partners.

Dr. Axel Meisen, President of Memorial University of Newfoundland, and Chair of the Association of Atlantic Universities, says that the new magazine will give people throughout Canada a better understanding of the outstanding work that is taking place in Atlantic Canadian universities. " Our universities are essential to the economic growth of our region and our nation, " Dr. Meisen notes. " Atlantic Canadian universities produce highly-educated graduates and contribute to the generation of new knowledge and insights. Working with industry, our universities transfer technology and expertise from laboratories and studios to commercial markets, thereby making all of Canada more successful and competitive on the world stage. "

Progress Research & Discovery makes a connection between the varied worlds of science, the financial community and corporate partners. According to Publisher Gilfoy, " This magazine offers a showcase of home-grown applied research at work in the world. "

The premiere issue covers 31 stories about entrepreneurs and scientists from across the region who have successfully commercialized innovations such as improved power generation; unique wireless systems or voice-based biometric applications.

A list of profiled innovations is attached. On Wednesday, January 19, the new publication will be released in the Globe and Mail in Toronto and Ottawa with additional distribution to Progress subscribers in the northeast including Atlantic Canada, Boston New York and other centres. This is the first issue of a bi-annual publication that is directed to businesspersons and other innovators.

Per Neville Gilfoy: " Atlantic Canadian discoveries in research are changing the world with innovation in health, biotechnology and all the sciences. Our region ' s researchers are enhancing the quality of life for Canadians and the world. Our universities and labs are first-class. There are terrific business opportunities for savvy investors. This new publication is a catalyst for these players, providing a new tool for connecting invention, business and capital " .

Progress magazine is Atlantic Canada ' s best-read business magazine, reaching more than 100,000 readers per issue. The magazine is published 10 times a year and is the flagship publication of Halifax-based ProgressCorp, publisher of Nova Scotia Open to the World, Progress Halifax, Progress Visitor, and Progress Book of Lists and Progress Research and Discovery.


* Listed below are the featured innovators from Atlantic Canada.

New Brunswick
Pain management or replacement for Botox therapies using the saliva of a shrew
Mount Allison University - Sackville N.B.

Protein pioneers - Serving the biotech market with custom made tools to study proteins
Environmental Proteomics - NB Inc.,
Mount Allison University’s first spin-off company - Sackville NB

Seeing things - using X-rays to see through concrete walls and improve factories;
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB

Voice biometrics used for security - using voices for unique identification supporting law enforcement and anti-terrorism.

Diaphonics Inc. Halifax, N.S., University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB

Newfoundland and Labrador

Rutter Technologies - developed Voyage Data Recorders for the marine industry -
Successful graduate of Memorial University’s Genesis Centre
Memorial University of Newfoundland - St. John's, NL

Neurodegenerative disease research holds promise for Parkinson’s patients
Memorial University of Newfoundland - St. John’s, NL

Nova Scotia

Music teaching tools - innovative tool for music lessons using MusicPath software;
Acadia University - Wolfville, N.S.

Plant power - studies impact of global warming;
K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre; Acadia University - Wolfville, N.S.

Brain Repair Centre - long distance brain surgery conducted by robots;
Dalhousie University, IWK Hospital

Ouchless vaccines - Eliminates needles; Canadian Centre of Vaccinology;
IWK Health Centre and Dalhousie Medical School - Halifax, N.S.

The Right Stuff - a multidisciplinary approach to materials science;
Institute for Research in Materials; Dalhousie University - Halifax, N.S.

Coastal Health - accurate marine weather forecasting;
Centre for Marine Environmental Prediction; Dalhousie University - Halifax, NS

Contraception for animals- providing effective contraception for wildlife;
ImmunoVaccine Technologies, Halifax, N.S.

E-learning - collaborative approach to learning for emergency services industry
Mount St. Vincent University - Halifax, N.S.

Brain potentials - unique testing enables communication with patients unable to speak
Dr. John Connolly - Halifax, N.S.

High Seas Security - Advanced boat building for homeland security
A.F. Theriault & Son Ltd., Meteghan, N.S.; Nova Scotia Business Inc.

Powering up - Providing power through generators in the $5 billion (U.S.) North American market for distributed power.
DynaGen Technologies Inc., Sydney, N.S.; Nova Scotia Business Inc.

Forecasting physics with Supercomputers - benefits to industry and medicine;
St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS

Lobster Locomotion - examines impact of undersea pipelines;
St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS

Temperature rising in forest soils - examines greenhouse effect on forest harvesting.
St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, NS

Sparking Serendipity - Atlantic Computational Excellence Network allows 3D visualization
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS

Workplace wellness - advancing the field of occupational health and safety.
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, NS

Wireless wonders - UCCB lab works with business to develop new wireless products
University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, NS

Aboriginal Science - integrates with western science
University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, NS

Voice biometrics used for security - using voices for unique identification supporting law enforcement and anti-terrorism.
Diaphonics Inc. Halifax, N.S., University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB

Slowing the clock - genetic secret to reproductive life is demonstrated by supermice.
Performance Genomics Inc.; Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Truro, NS

Prince Edward Island

New Alchemists - Turning hemlock tips into anti-cancer drugs.
Atlantis Bioactives; Technology PEI

Flexing new Mussels - partnerships combine with R & D to deliver a new food product.
Prince Edward Aqua Farms Inc.; PEI Business Development

Similarities between animals and humans advance science - UPEI collaboration combines research and industry partners.
Atlantic Veterinary College; University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI

Sowing the seeds - UPEI takes the lead in hosting a biotech cluster.
University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI

Functional Foods - examines how blueberries and rosehips produce positive health benefits.
Atlantic Canada Network on Bioactive Compounds; University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI

Teaching focus also attracts research dollars - developing excellence through a bioscience cluster. University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI

For More Information contact
Ann Janega
Director R & D Division
Progresscorp
(902) 456-9570
ajanega@accesswave.ca