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In this ward today

Xanadu and University of Alberta develop quantum cancer tools

Toronto quantum computing firm Xanadu is partnering with the University of Alberta on algorithms for cancer treatment research. The partnership aims to use quantum computing to design photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy. The treatment uses light to destroy tumour cells while avoiding side effects associated with traditional cancer treatments.

Edmonton startup RNARevive develops self-amplifying RNA treatments

Edmonton-based RNARevive is developing a platform to deliver self-amplifying RNA therapeutics. The company is currently studying potential applications in bone and eye health related to aging. RNARevive says its therapeutics stimulate the body’s healing mechanisms and may reduce the number of doses needed.

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Campus Saint-Jean awards first doctoral degree

Recent council decisions

  • carried 13–0 — approval of remaining items not selected for debate (7.1 and 9.3)
  • carried 13–0 — first reading of items 8.2, 8.3 and 8.4
  • carried 13–0 — second reading of items 8.2 and 8.3
  • carried 13–0 — consideration of third reading of items 8.2 and 8.3
  • carried 13–0 — third reading of bylaw 2152 and bylaw 2153
  • carried 11–2 — first reading of item 8.1

Note These are city-wide council decisions, not this councillor’s individual votes. Meeting recordings reliably state the outcome and often the tally, but rarely name who voted which way, and we will not infer it.