Archives for 2018

CDRD Recognized as Top Employer for Science Students

CDRD has been selected for a Science Co-op Employer Recognition Award by the University of British Columbia (UBC). In addition, two...

Zucara Therapeutics – Helping people with diabetes sleep safely and soundly

On World Diabetes Day, Zucara Therapeutics, a CDRD and MaRS Innovation portfolio company, is raising awareness about hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)...

Canadian Life Sciences Leaders Come Together to Discuss and Support Recommendations within the Federal Government’s Health and Biosciences Economic Strategy Table Report

To exemplify the collaborative spirit and leadership needed to advance the Canadian health and biosciences sector, Canadian life sciences leaders –...

CDRD re-organizes to align with key functions and optimize its role as Canada’s life sciences venture

Through this new structure, CDRD will be even stronger, and seek to realize our vision of Canadian life sciences leading the...

CDRD Appoints Didier Leconte to its Board of Directors

Didier is at the forefront of life sciences investment in Canada, working with the Fonds de solidarité FTQ on a mission...

CDRD to be Presented with the BIOTECanada Gold Leaf Ecosystem Builder Award in Canada’s Capital

The award recognizes CDRD’s contributions and impact as Canada’s national life sciences venture, bringing together national and international partners to be...

Catching the Future

CDRD and BIOTECanada invite you to a thought-provoking evening to experience the change unfolding in real time....

World Sepsis Day – Sepset Biosciences is raising awareness about one of the most prevalent and deadly, yet misdiagnosed, medical conditions.

Sepset Biosciences is developing a novel rapid diagnostic test that will enable healthcare professionals to provide earlier and more targeted treatment of...