As the devoted husband and consort to Her Majesty The Queen, the marriage of Her Majesty and His Royal Highness formed a foundation of leadership of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for nearly eight decades. On the occasion of the Queen s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, Her Majesty referred to His Royal Highness as her constant strength and guide. His Royal Highness will be remembered fondly by British Columbians for his devotion to Queen and country, his duties as Royal Patron, and his ever-keen interest in the lives and work of Canadians. On behalf of all British Columbians, I wish to once more extend my heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty The Queen, the entire Royal Family, and all citizens of the Commonwealth, on the loss of this steadfast companion and most loyal Prince.
UW spinout Opticyte lands $4.6M to test device that quickly detects early signs of organ failure
January 12, 2021 at 3:55 pm
Lori Arakaki, Opticyte co-founder and CEO. (Opticyte Photo)
University of Washington biotech spinout Opticyte has landed $2.9 million in federal grants and $1.7 million in seed funding. The Seattle startup is developing a non-invasive technology that can detect oxygen levels in cells in real time.
The Opticyte Cell O
2 Monitor could help in the treatment of sepsis, which is an infection that runs amuck and can cause organs to shut down, resulting in death. If a sepsis patient sees their cellular oxygen levels drop, it can be an indication of the onset of organ failure.
The challenge, which this year drew in 28 competing tech firms, focused on raising cash rather than food because the Mustard Seed, through its partnerships with local suppliers, buys more food per dollar than donating individuals can on their own. Since its inception in 2002, the challenge has raised nearly $2.4 million in cash and food for the organization. “It’s been a particularly tough year for many in our community and it is a privilege to witness and support our members in doing what they can to give back and support those that need it the most,” said VIATEC chief executive Dan Gunn.
iPolitics It takes collaboration to commercialize technology in applications that can drive economic and social benefits for Canadians. (Kevin Ku/Pexels)
Canada is widely recognized for its research strengths. Our universities punch above their weight, when it comes to research. But we have not always been so good at converting our intellectual property into revenue and jobs that have a significant impact on our economy and create real value for Canadians.
Happily, that is rapidly changing. Canada’s unicorns companies with billion-dollar revenues are multiplying, thanks to high-flying stars such as Shopify, Wealthsimple, and Applyboard. Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver are among North America’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems and technology talent hubs. Meanwhile, more and more opportunities are arising to apply our technology strengths in key sectors of the economy, such as finance, infrastructure, agri-food, resource development, manufacturing, and health c