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Two NMIN researchers were recently recognized with awards from the Controlled Release Society (CRS). Dr. Christine Allen was awarded the CRS 2021 Women in Science award acknowledging her international recognition for outstanding contributions in science and technology. Dr. Pieter Cullis was awarded the 2021 CRS Founders Award, acknowledging his international… Read More »NMIN Researchers Drs. Christine Allen & Pieter Cullis receive Controlled Release Society awards

A new article by NMIN researchers published in the journal Nanoscale sheds light on a potential mechanism by which lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations of nucleic acid encapsulate short interfering RNA (siRNA). “Genetic drugs based on RNA or DNA have a remarkable potential to treat virtually any disease,” comments NMIN Scientific… Read More »NMIN research on entrapment of siRNA within LNPs published in Nanoscale

NMIN researcher Dr. Ellen Wasan and colleagues have been awarded a five-year CIHR Project Grant worth $745,876 to support and expand upon her NMIN-funded project, “Intranasal Vaccines for Pertussis and Influenza Using Novel Formulations of a Triple Adjuvant.”  The research aims to develop better vaccines—expanding the range of those who… Read More »Dr. Ellen Wasan receives a $745K CIHR grant to support her NMIN project