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Highlights – June 2003

Artificial Corneas Could Help Restore Sight to Millions
Artificial cornea material.

The cornea is the clear cover on an eyeball, which focuses light onto the eye's retina. NRC is helping develop a new biosynthetic cornea. Learn how biosynthetic corneas could help restore sight to millions.
NRC Signs Agreement with France
Senior officials from the NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program and France's Agence nationale de valorisation de la recherche (ANVAR), signed recently a joint action plan in the presence of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien and French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin. Find out how this action plan strengthens Canada's science and technology (S&T) ties to France.  
NRC Helping Build New Technology Cluster in Regina
Members of Regina's business, university, and government communities recently participated in a NRC-led innovation roundtable to map out a plan for a new technology cluster in sustainable infrastructure. Read about NRC's cluster-building efforts in the province.  
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Models Tested in NRC Wind Tunnel
In 1940, Tacoma, Washington's original Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapsed due to aerodynamic instability during high winds. As a result of this catastrophe, bridges routinely undergo wind tunnel testing during the design process to minimize wind-induced vibrations. Find out more about NRC's expertise in testing bridge models.  
Great People. Great Minds.
The core of NRC's performance and success is the knowledge, imagination, dedication and creativity of its staff and its ability to attract, retain and be a preferred home for the "best of the best." Get to know one of NRC's own, Dr. Roxanne Deslauriers. 
Date Published: 2003-06-01
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