Highlights – January 2004

Research Excellence New Hope for Strokes
A new international collaboration between NRC and researchers from Germany hopes to uncover new ways of preventing and managing the damage caused by strokes, a widespread and crippling affliction. Find out how this collaboration offers a new hope for strokes.

NRC People World-Leading Science, World-Leading People
World-leading science, the kind that leads to major, life-altering discoveries, begins with world-leading people. Read about NRC's program called New Horizons, New Opportunities and about its two most recent recruits.

Value for Canada NRC Licensee Set to Give Fire-Fighting a Boost
In 2002-2003, NRC established 48 new licenses for its technologies, and gained over $7 million in royalty payments from license holders, revenue which is re-invested into NRC R&D. Learn about NRC technology licensing and more specifically about a NRC licensee set to give fire-fighting a boost.

Global Reach Extending the Reach of Knowledge
In the knowledge-based economy, social and economic development relies on access to fresh sources of scientific, technical and medical information. Discover how NRC is extending the reach of knowledge by making 15 of its scientific journals available to developing countries.

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