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GlycoNet scientist Dr. Lori West wins Woman Leader in Transplantation Award
Dr. Lori West receives the 2016 Woman Leader in Transplantation Award September 7, 2016 On behalf of the entire CNTRP, we offer our congratulations to [GlycoNet scientist] Dr. Lori West on receiving the 2016 Woman Leader in Transplantation Award, presented to Dr. West during the 26th International Congress of The Transplantation Society in Hong Kong in August of […]
GlycoNet scientist wins McLean Award for his ‘sweet’ science
By Jennifer Robinson Sugar has a bad rap. To most of us, it represents empty calories and a constant battle for the waistlines of the nation. Lost in that narrative is the fact sugars are part of the basic building blocks of life and hold unlimited promise, says [GlycoNet scientist and] University of Toronto organic chemist Mark Taylor. […]
Hybrid Antibiotic Created With Molecular ‘Rope’ Kills Resistant Bacteria
A team of scientists from the University of Manitoba created a hybrid antibiotic by tying together two different antibiotics with a molecular “rope.”
Congratulations to GlycoNet’s Vanier Scholars
By Chardelle Prevatt – October 4, 2016 Yesterday, the federal government announced the recipients of the prestigious 2016 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. GlycoNet warmly congratulates two of its HQP—J. Andrew Alexander and Natalie Bamford—who are among the newest Vanier Scholars. “We are extremely proud of these two Vanier Scholars, J. Andrew Alexander and Natalie Bamford, […]
GlycoNet’s Network Investigator Dr. Ratmir Derda wins Rising Star in Chemical Biology 2016
GlycoNet wishes to extend heartfelt congratulations to Network Investigator Dr. Ratmir Derda who has been recognized as a Rising Star in Chemical Biology for 2016 by the International Society of Chemical Biology (ISCB). The award has been established to advance the career development of young investigators in chemical biology. The ISCB has developed a special […]
GlycoNet’s Director Karimah Es Sabar appointed Quark Venture’s new CEO and partner
Karimah Es Sabar named Quark Venture’s new CEO and partner September 20, 2016 By Iris Dorbian Canadian life sciences venture capital firm Quark Venture has appointed Karimah Es Sabar as CEO and partner. Ms. Es Sabar serves on GlycoNet’s Board of Directors and was formerly the president and CEO of the Centre for Drug Research and Development, a […]
Announcing the release of GlycoNet’s 2016 annual report
Media ReleaseFor Immediate Release Chardelle PrevattCommunications AssociateCanadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet)780.492.4355 / prevatt@ualberta.ca Announcing the release of GlycoNet’s 2016 annual report EDMONTON (October 3, 2016) – GlycoNet announced today the release of its second annual report. The past fiscal year has been a fantastic period of achievement and growth for GlycoNet, a national research network connecting the glycomics research […]
GlycoNet welcomes new members
Welcome to all those who have recently joined our Network! Network Investigators: Dr. Dimcho Bachvarov, Université Laval Dr. Nicolas Doucet, INRS – Institut Armand-Frappier Dr. Brian Eames, University of Saskatchewan Dr. Basil Hubbard, University of Alberta Dr. Mark Taylor, University of Toronto GlycoNet Trainee Association (GTA) Executives: Andrew Alexander, Member-at-large, University of British Columbia Perrin […]
Glyco-oncology discussion concluded with success
By Chardelle Prevatt On Monday, September 19, 2016, GlycoNet scientists joined an elite group of industry experts in Montréal to discuss glycomics and oncology (glyco-oncology). Featuring Dr. Greg Plowman, VP (oncology research) at Eli Lilly and Company; Dr. Fred Sweeney, VP (business development and strategic alliances) at bioMerieux; and Dr. Luc Marengere, Managing Partner of TVM Capital Life Science, the panel offered invaluable […]