Highlights – February 2004

Research Excellence NRC in the Spotlight
After years of preparatory work, NRC scientists will have the opportunity to see their research samples bathed in light from one of the world's brightest sources, the Canadian Light Source. Find out about synchrotron radiation and about one of Canada's newest research facility.

Global Reach New International Collaboration in Bioinformatics
NRC researchers will soon be joining forces with Spanish scientists in a new research project that merges computer sciences and biotechnology, a field known as bioinformatics. Read about bioinformatics and this new international collaboration.

Outstanding Employees NRC Researcher Honoured
NRC staff have a world-wide reputation and are often sought out for international collaborations. This reputation grew stronger recently as NRC researcher, Dr. Jalal Hawari received an important U.S. award. Learn about this NRC employee being honoured for his work on the clean-up of military sites contaminated with explosives.

Clusters NRC Helps Companies Grow in the National Capital Region
NRC is establishing a network of Industry Partnership Facilities (IPFs) at its research institutes across the country to accelerate innovation, commercialization and to foster the growth of technology clusters all across Canada. Find out about a recently – completed IPF in Ottawa that will help strengthen the region's burgeoning life sciences cluster.

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