Focus:

Clinical Research Centre
IT Strategy
Energy and Forestry
Convergence Centre

Recent Progress:

Clinical Research Centre
Algoma University and Northern Ontario School of Medicine have signed a memorandum of understanding, which enables the institutions to begin collaborating on teaching and research initiatives

IT Strategy
Algoma University, which offers the only master’s level gaming program in the country, established a video game studio designed to create serious games fro the health-care industry. Algoma Games for Health is now working to expand its operation.

Convergence Centre
With $16 million in stimulus funding from senior levels, Algoma University is establishing a Biosciences and Technology Convergence Centre. Expected to be complete in March 2011, the facility will house business and technology tenants, including the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre. It will also help attract researchers, students, faculty and entrepreneurs to the community.

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