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      Dr. Rizhi Wang inducted to the International College of Fellows - Biomaterials Science and Engineering

      http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/Dr-Wang-inducted-to-ICF-BSE
      CHHM congratulates Core Researcher Dr. Rizhi Wang for his induction to the International College of Fellows - Biomaterials Science and Engineering (ICF-BSE), by the "International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering (IUS-BSE)" at the 10th World Biomaterials Congress held in Montreal last month.

      Canadian Biomaterials Society elects CHHM Researcher as President

      http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/canadian-biomaterials-society-elects-chhm-researcher-as-president
      Dr. Rizhi Wang is elected to the top post for an organization that promotes the development of biomaterials science, technology and education in Canada

      CHHM 4th Annual Trainee Poster Day

      http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/chhm_4th_annual_trainee_poster_day
      Congratulations to all participants and special thanks go to the CHHM Trainee Committee.

      Determining safe vibration limits for the medical evacuation of spinal cord injured people

      http://www.hiphealth.ca/blog/determining-safe-vibration-limits-for-the-medical-evacuation-of-spinal-cord-injured-people
      Congratulations to Dr. Peter Cripton, CHHM principal investigator, who received a $2.3M grant funded by the United States Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP).
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