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posted on April 10: McMaster, City of Hamilton join forces on biotechnology-business incubator plan

McMaster's proposal to partner with the City of Hamilton to build a biotechnology-business incubator facility was approved in principle at city hall Tuesday. The city's committee of the whole approved the partnership in principle and referred financial aspects of the proposal to staff to be dealt with in connection with budget discussions that are underway. The committee councillors asked city staff and the University, represented at the meeting by John Capone, associate dean of research in the Faculty of Health Sciences, to work together on a proposal to obtain additional funding from the provincial government. The University was asked to give a more detailed presentation to the committee of the whole within the next month. "I am extremely encouraged by this morning's discussion," said Capone. "The potential economic spin offs for both the city and the University will be unprecedented. Moving this partnership forward - from principle to practice - is a very high priority and we're committed to working with the city to make it happen." The Hamilton-McMaster Health and Biotechnology Strategy, which the committee considered Tuesday (April 9), includes a plan for an "incubator and discovery district" in Hamilton. The plan calls for an investment of $1-million a year over the next five years from the city to build this incubator facility, estimated to cost about $15 million. This partnership is just one of the collaborative initiatives the University is pursuing with the city in a bid to develop stronger partnerships that will have economic and other benefits for both institutions.

posted on April 8: ABB addition houses new biomolecular interactions, advanced materials research facility

The first phase of construction of the $8.9 million Biomolecular Interactions/Advanced Materials research facility on the west side of the Arthur Bourns Building (ABB) is underway. The 2,700-sq. metres (30,000-sq. feet) research facility will house new instrumentation, new laboratories and meeting and seminar rooms. Construction of the four-storey addition (including a basement) is scheduled to be finished by July 2003. The construction of these research facilities, approved last June by the Board of Governors, will support research in advanced materials technology and biomolecular interactions, two separate projects which have been awarded funding by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Ontario Innovation Trust and the University. This construction project will provide much needed research space for two exciting projects that involve faculty primarily in the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry. The new laboratory space will house research in polymer chemistry directed toward the development of new materials and in research at the interface of chemistry and biochemistry directed to understanding the nature of the interactions between small molecules (e.g., drugs) and biomolecules (e.g., proteins and DNA). Temporary walkways and fencing are being installed and signs are mounted to direct pedestrians around the construction site to access Thode Library and the west entrance to ABB. The walkways are built with stone and screening and won't be paved until later this spring. Some trees will be removed from the site, beginning this week, because they are within the footprint of the facility. All trees that can be relocated will be moved to other parts of campus. Landscaping plans for the new research facility call for several trees to be planted around the area of the building once construction is complete. A rendering (image top right) of what the facility will look like can be viewed just inside the front lobby of ABB. The project manager, Joe Medeiros, is available by e-mail at medeiros@ppims.services.mcmaster.ca or at ext. 27789. The project co-ordinator for users is Leah Allan. Consultants on the project are Atkinson Engineering Inc., Cianfrone Architect, P.B. Engineering Inc. and Healthcare Equipment and Laboratory Planners Ltd.

posted on April 5: Documentary trains eye on Faculty of Health Sciences’ innovative problem-based learning approach

A new 26-part documentary series filmed at McMaster University will provide audiences with a behind-the-scenes look at the innovative style of learning pioneered in the Faculty of Health Sciences. The series will chronicle the experiences of students and staff within McMaster health sciences and its affiliated teaching hospitals. The distinct environment in which future health care professionals are educated and trained will be portrayed along with the perspective of staff participants who facilitate this unique process. By allowing viewers to witness McMaster's self-directed and problem-based learning styles, the series places a human face on the rigorous academic programs. "The film series offers important opportunities for all of us in Hamilton," said John Kelton, Faculty dean and vice-president, in a letter to health sciences' faculty. "First, it will help support our students since all profits will be used for student scholarships and bursaries. Second, the series will enhance the image of our city, our University, our hospitals, our students and all of our dedicated health care providers."

posted on April 3: Board of Governors election for non-teaching staff seat begins today

An online election for a non-teaching staff representative on the Board of Governors begins today (Wednesday, April 3) at 9 a.m. and continues until 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 5. The elected member will serve a term from July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2005. Three members of the non-teaching staff have been nominated: Barbara Campbell, departmental manager, computing & information services; James McAndrew, reactor technologist, McMaster nuclear reactor; Dale Schenk, director, Centre for Continuing Education. Risumis for each candidate may be viewed at the Board of Governors election Web site at http://www.mcmaster.ca/bog/elections. Online voting is available at http://www.mcmaster.ca/bog/elections from any personal computer with internet access. Eligible voters who do not have access to the Web site may vote in the Board of Governors office (Room 115, University Hall), or in one of the following locations: Room B106, Gilmour Hall (staff lounge) Room B109, Kenneth Taylor Hall (staff lounge) Room 2238, Burke Science Building (staff lounge) Room 273, A.N. Bourns Science Building (staff lounge) Room B101B, Commons Building (Hospitality Services)--between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. All locations, except the Commons building, require a pass, code or key for entry. Any questions regarding the election or voting process may be directed to the Board of Governors office at ext. 24370. (End of story)

posted on April 3: CIHR Institute of Gender and Health scientific director visits campus April 5

McMaster University is hosting a visit with Miriam Stewart, from the University of Alberta and CIHR Institute of Gender and Health scientific director, on Friday, . . .

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