The federal government announced today that the NCE program will be phased out over the next four years, with the funding for the NCEs to be directed to the New Frontiers in Research Fund. For 30 years, the Networks funded under this NCE program have focused research, training and partner resources on some of Canada’s […]
Catégorie : Communauté
High school teachers attend ‘carbohydrate classroom’ to learn about glycomics
More than 35 Edmonton-area high school science teachers attended a ‘carbohydrate classroom’ last week for a hands-on workshop on glycomics.The one-day workshop is part of GlycoNet’s outreach activities, carried out in partnership with the University of Alberta’s Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (CMASTE) in the Faculty of Education.Drawing on its extensive experience leading large-scale educational projects, CMASTE works with Canadian teachers to create and share classroom resources produced in GlycoNet-affiliated labs with educators across the country.
Dr. Warren Wakarchuk named new GlycoNet Associate Scientific Director
GlycoNet is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Warren Wakarchuk as the Network’s new Associate Scientific Director, effective November 2, 2018. Dr. Wakarchuk is a Network Investigator and Professor of chemistry and biology at Ryerson University in Toronto. He received his PhD degree in microbiology from the University of British Columbia. He was a […]
Panel: Sugars really matter in fighting human disease
Sugars play a pivotal role in solving complex human health issues including heart, infectious, and neurodegenerative diseases.That was the consensus among a panel of carbohydrate experts at a public forum on November 1 in Edmonton, hosted by GlycoNet. The panel discussion, Why Sugars Matter in Fighting Disease, explored the role and significance of carbohydrates in fighting disease.
GlycoNet welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors
(October 17, 2018 – EDMONTON) GlycoNet is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors – Ms. Norma Sebestyen, Dr. P. Lynne Howell and Dr. Matthias Ruth. “We are pleased to welcome these three new members to our board,” says GlycoNet Board Chair Frank Gleeson. “They will each bring […]
Inaugural meeting helps GlycoNet identify lead molecules for drug development
by Bernie Poitras GlycoNet held its inaugural Medicinal Chemistry Workshop in September in Toronto with an eye to improving how its research projects can better contribute to drug development. The purpose of the meeting was to add value to current research projects by understanding and identifying the best lead molecules to move forward and […]
Survey a first step for GlycoNet to develop equity, diversity and inclusion strategy
GlycoNet is surveying Network Investigators, trainees and staff collecting self-identified diversity data, as a starting point for the development of a comprehensive Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy plan. GlycoNet’s Diversity Census Questionnaire, administered by the EDI Unit in the University of Alberta’s Human Resource Services (HRS) office, was distributed by email on September 12. […]
GlycoNet Network Investigators play prominent role at 101st Canadian Chemistry Conference
Linkedin-in Twitter Facebook-f Instagram Youtube Envelope About About GlycoNet Administration Corporate Policies Governance Board of Directors Executive Committee Finance & Audit Committee Nominating Committee Research Management Committee Scientific Advisory Board Commercialization & Legacy Committee Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Training Committee Partners Become a Member Research Research Themes Introduction to Glycomics Call for Proposals Core […]
Indigenization of chemistry education top of mind for science educators
GlycoNet Investigator co-leads a reconciliation in chemistry education session at the 101st Canadian Chemistry Conference and Exhibition
Science, scenery, socks and social networking
Third annual Canadian Glycomics Symposium & AGM wraps up in majestic Canadian Rockies by Bernie Poitras More than 225 participants took part in the 2018 Canadian Glycomics Symposium and Annual General Meeting (AGM) May 7-11 in scenic Banff. “This is an important event for the Canadian glycomics community because it’s the only national event where […]