Volume 15, Number 32
Submissions
Submissions, questions, or comments - for the next issue please contact Joyce Chow at 2-3310 - jchow@ualberta.ca, subject line: Biofeedback.
Submission deadline for the next issue is at noon on Wednesday, October 22.
Department Calendar
October 22 Flu Clinic (8:30am-12:45pm in G-217)
October 23 ACUC-Bio Meeting
October 30 Science Faculty Council Meeting
Payroll Deadlines and Information www.biology.ualberta.ca/department/hr/
Department News and Notices
Flu Clinic
Due to a lack of nurses available, the clinic scheduled for Tuesday, October 21 afternoon will have to be cancelled. On behalf of the Victorian Order of Nurses, we apologize for any inconveniences. The clinic scheduled for Wednesday, October 22 will run as scheduled. There are still some openings available for the Wednesday, so if you would like to switch to that date, please contact me ASAP.
Tuesday, October 21 (afternoon): 1:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. in CW313 cancelled
Wednesday, October 22 (morning): 8:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. in G217
It is recommended that you wear a short sleeved shirt to the clinic and eat before you come. Please note that you should remain in the clinic area for 15 minutes following your immunization. The cost is $22 and may be reimbursed through a health provider such as SunLife Assurance, Blue Cross, etc. Money will be collected at the clinic and receipts will be issued at that time.
All those who have signed up for flu shots are required to complete a screening form and bring it with them to the clinic. Screening forms can be obtained at this link or at the front desk in CW 405. Visit VON Canada's website for more general flu information or review the fact sheet here.
BGSA Halloween Party
All graduate students are invited to the 2nd annual BLOODSOAKED BGSA HALLOWEEN HELLRAISER on Friday October 31st. The party starts at 8:30pm at Dewey's (the old Power Plant). There is a mere $2 cover charge at the door with plenty of drink specials available. There will be prizes for best individual and group costumes so get creative and come dressed in scary and unique outfits. This event is open to everyone to feel free to bring your friends from outside the department.
After a successful premiere at the Faculty & Alumni Film Gala last Friday, the DVD “On the Firm Foundations of Curiosity” featuring John Acorn is now available for sale in CW 405. Produced by Ray Harper, Network ONE Productions, this is the first film ever to document and celebrate the history of the Department of Biological Sciences. The price is $10 per DVD. Please contact Joyce Chow (jchow@ualberta.ca) if you have any questions.
Occurrence and Detectability Workshop
The Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute is sponsoring a visit by Darryl MacKenzie to the
In addition, Darryl will be providing a 4-day workshop on “Modelling Patterns and Dynamics of Species Occurrence” while accounting for detectability (see description below and attached outline). If you would like to attend the workshop, please email dianeh@ualberta.ca as soon as possible, as space is limited to 20 participants and we foresee the workshop filling quickly.
Workshop details
Date: Tuesday October 21st to Friday October 24th, approximately 8-4:30
Place: Corbett Hall Computer Lab 2-11
Cost: $100
Required: a laptop capable of running Windows-based software
Email dianeh@ualberta.ca asap if you want to attend.
For any course enquires please contact Darryl@proteus.co.nz.
Library Update:
By Lindsay Johnston, Biological Sciences Librarian
Protocols Database Trial:
The library has arranged a free trial of the "Springer Protocols" Database.
Springer Protocols contains more than 18,000 molecular biology and biomedical protocols, many from the classic series Methods in Molecular Biology. http://www.springerprotocols.com (on-campus access only)
Please let Lindsay (lindsay.johnston@ualberta.ca) know if this database would be useful to your research and teaching.
Animal Care and Use Committee for Biosciences (ACUC-Bio)
Next meeting is Thursday, October 23. Please submit any new applications for animal use or annual reports by Friday, October 10. Go to our website http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/BSAPWC/ApplicationForms.htm to obtain the current forms.
Seminars
Thursday, October 16, 2008. 12:30 p.m., M-141 Biological Sciences Building
Peter Thompson, Dept of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"HOW ZEBRAFISH REGROW THEIR STRIPES: A ROLE FOR MICRORNA IN FIN REGENERATION"
Genetics 601
Friday, October 17, 2008, 11:00 a.m, M-137 Biological Sciences Building
Julia Wong, Dept of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"PDZ AND PROTEASE DOMAIN INTERACTIONS PROVIDE A MECHANISM FOR ALLOSTERIC ACTIVATION OF DEGP"
Microb 606
Friday, October 17, 2008, 12:00 p.m, M-145 Biological Sciences Building
"REPRODUCTION AND LIFE-HISTORY TRADE OFFS IN COLUMBIAN GROUND SQUIRRELS"
Biology 631
Friday, October 17, 2008, 3:30 p.m, M-149 Biological Sciences Building
Emmanuelle Cordat, Physiology Department, University of Alberta
"AE1 - BEDSIDE TO BENCH TO BEDSIDE"
Genetics 05
Monday, October 20, 2008, 12:00 p.m, M-149 Biological Sciences Building
Dr. Suzanne Bayley, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"ALTERNATE VEGATATIVE STATUS IN SHALLOW WETLANDS"
Botany 600
Tuesday, October 21, 2008, 3:00 p.m., NRE 2-001 Natural Resources Engineering
Prof. Patrick Cunningham, Animal Genetics, Trinity College, Dublin (IE), chair of IdentGEN Ltd., and Chief Advisor of the Irish Government
"FOUR CHALLENGES OR ONE? POPULATION, FOOD, ENERGY, CLIMATE."
Faculty of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences
RSVP Required
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 11:00 a.m., M-137 Biological Sciences Building
Euan Thomson, Dept of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"TBA"
Microbiology 606
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 12:00 p.m., B-121 Biological Sciences Building
Scott Parks, Goss Lab, Dept of Biological Sciences, University of Alberta
"CELLUAR MECHANISMS OF ION ACID-BASE TRANSPORT IN AQUATIC ANIMALS"
Biology 642
Friday, October 24, 2008, 12:00 p.m., MEC 2-1 Mechanical Engineering Building
Dr. David Parichy, Department of Biology, University of Washington
"TOWARDS AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH FOR STUDYING DEVELOPMENT AND EVOLUTION OF ADULT FORM IN DANIO FISHES"
Departmental: Molecular Biology & Genetics RIG
Monday, November 24, 2008, 7-8:15 p.m., Room 150, Telus Centre
Dr. Mark Nuttall, (Henry Marshall Tory Chair, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada), Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta
"NORTHERN VISTAS: PEOPLE, KNOWLEDGE, AND MOVEMENT IN THE CIRCUMPOLAR WORLD"
Inaugural University Lecture
News from the Chair
News from the Associate Chair Research
Department Deadlines
October 17 - Alberta Water Research Institute - Expression of Intent
October 20 - NSERC Discovery and Northern Research Supplement Grants http://www.nserc.gc.ca/forms/instructions/101/e.asp?prog=dg http://www.nserc.gc.ca/forms/instructions/101/e.asp?prog=nrs
October 20 - Canadian Circumpolar Institute - C/Bar and NSTP Grants http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/polar/NorthResGrnt.cfm?CFNoCache=TRUE#circum
October 21 - ACA Grants in Biodiversity http://www.ales2.ualberta.ca/rr/biodiversity/
October 27 - Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Internal Allocations - Visiting Lecturer and PDF Recruitment for November 3 competition
http://kaplan.rso.ualberta.ca/CMS/forms/AHFMRVisit.doc
Nov. 3 -
Nov. 3 - Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research - Interdisciplinary Team Grants http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca/grants/team.php
Nov. 3 - Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program -- Traditional Fulbright Scholar Awards; Canada-U.S. Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs Program see http://www.fulbright.ca/en/home.asp
Nov. 7 - Agriculture Funding Consortium - Invited Full Proposals http://www.fundingconsortium.ca/
November 12 - Alberta Centre on Aging Research Development Grant ($4,000 to eligible U of A faculty in support of the development of an aging-related, interdisciplinary research grant proposal that will be submitted to an external funding agency. Up to 4 grants available for this competition.) For more details see www.aging.ualberta.ca
November 17 - Imperial Oil University Research Awards http://www.imperialoil.ca/Canada-English/Thisis/URG/TI_D_U_UniversityResearchApply.asp
Nov. 17 - NSERC/CIHR Collaborative Health Research Projects <http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/viewOpportunityDetails.do?prog=430&&view=currentOpps&org=CIHR&type=AND&resultCount=25&sort=program&all=1&masterList=true>
Dec. 8 - Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation - Development Initiatives Program http://tpr.alberta.ca/asrpwf/programs/funding/dip/index.asp
Dec. 8 - Minister's Special License - Conservation Education W.I.S.E. Foundation http://www.huntingfortomorrow.com/HFTF_Home/What's New_files/Minister's Special License. Grant Application.doc
Dec. 8 - International Bear Association http://www.bearbiology.com/iba/grants01/research-conservation-grants.html
Dec. 8 -
Dec. 15 - Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research - Internal Allocations - Visiting Lecturer, Post-Doctoral Recruitment Fund http://www.rso.ualberta.ca/ahfmriacvisiting.cfm
Jan 5 - PrioNet
OPEN DEADLINE:
NSERC Strategic Workshops Program
http://www.nserc.gc.ca/professors_e.asp?nav=profnav&lbi=swp
News from the Associate Chair Graduate Studies
The Gyro Club of
Two scholarships of $1,200, one at the Masters level and one at the Doctoral level, are awarded annually.
The applicant must be registered in a
Application is available in the website www.aging.ualberta.ca and the deadline is November 3, 2008 IDRC DOCTORAL RESEARCH AWARD Deadline is November 1, 2008 in
Travel Funds for Graduate Students
FGSR has research travel grants valued from $200-$600 for MSc and $200-$800 for PhD students. Supports travel to a research conference, symposium, library, archive, etc. Available only once during a student's program. MSc students must have completed preliminary coursework; PhD students must have either completed their candidacy or completed preliminary coursework and be well into the research part of the program. These funds are available on a first come first serve basis dependant on the budget available. Please visit the following website: Biological Sciences Travel Support for Graduate Students. Value: $300 Ethics and Scientific Integrity Day: Friday, October 24, 2008 Scholarship Opportunities
This scholarship is made possible by a donation to the Alberta Centre on Aging from the Gyro Club of Edmonton. The purpose is to acknowledge outstanding graduate students whose programs are focused on aging.
Value: Up to $20,000 for 1 year, with possible 1 year renewal
Awarded for field research expenses to a PhD student with background in Environment and Natural Resource Management. Must hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status. Must have completed course work and passed candidacy by the time of award tenure. Awards are intended to promote the growth of Canadian capacity in research on sustainable and equitable development from an international perspective. (Normally research conducted in Latin America, Africa, Middle East or
Just a reminder to all grad students of the funding available for student travel expenses.
http://www.gradstudies.ualberta.ca/awardsfunding/scholarships/travel/index.htm
The Department provides a conference travel subsidy to full-time students who are presenting a paper or poster. Available once during program. For application see the website:
http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/programs/graduate/current/?Page=4676
There are a very limited number of spaces available and registration is first come first serve. Only register if you are serious about attending. If you register and do not attend, future participation cannot be guaranteed.
Dr. Margaret McWilliams Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Value: $13,000
Established in 1952, to honour the first CFUW President (1919–1923), and awarded to a woman who has completed at least one calendar year in a full-time doctoral program and is enrolled in full-time studies in
Dr. Marion Elda Grant Fellowship (funded by CFUW Wolfville)
Value: $11,000
Dr. Marion Elder Grant was the 11th CFUW President and the Dean of Women and Professor of Psychology at
Memorial Fellowship
Value: $10,000
Honours those for whom the CFUW Charitable Trust receives memorial donations. It supports master’s studies in science, mathematics or engineering in
Dr. Alice E. Wilson Awards (5)
Value: $6,000 each
Two (2) awards at the master’s level and three (3) for doctoral level study.
Dr. Alice E. Wilson, CFUW member, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and the first woman to hold a professional position at the Geological Survey of Canada won the 1926 CFUW Travelling Fellowship. Awarded to mature students returning to graduate studies in any field, with special consideration given to those returning to study after at least three years.
Deadline for applications: November 1, 2008.
Application information can be found on the CFUW website: http://www.cfuw.org
News from the Associate Chair Undergraduate Studies
Training and Workshops
Lunch and Learn
Sponsored by Health Promotion and WorkLife Services, Lunch & Learn Presentations are free, but seating is limited. Sessions from 12:05 - 12:55 p.m. (Except where noted otherwise). See locations below. Register at: www.learningshop.ualberta.ca
Oct 22 Lunch & Learn: Dealing with Difficult Behaviour, presented by Jake Tremblay, Human Solutions; 102 V-Wing Lecture Theatre
Oct 30 Lunch & Learn: 12 Weeks to Weight Loss and Wellness, presented by Claudette Pelletier-Hannah, "Wholly Hannah!" Coaching and Training; 128 Education South
New Staff Orientation to the University
This one day new staff Orientation is the UofA's way of welcoming you to our community. At Orientation to the University, you will have the opportunity to learn about the UofA and meet other new employees. You will receive an overview of the University's mission and structure along with information on essential contracts, services and programs. Highlights of the day include welcoming remarks and key organizational messages from high-level University administrators, and the Information Marketplace, which is a trade show with representatives from the many services and resources available to support you professionally and personally. A 1-hour walking tour of the campus will be available at the end of the program (3:00 pm). All UofA staff members who have not attended a previous Orientation are welcome.
Instructor: Various University Speakers
Date: 2008-10-21
Start Time: 08:30 (8:30 AM)
End Time: 15:00 (3:00 PM)
Location: Maple Leaf Room, Lister Conference Centre
Check-in and breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m., and the session runs 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with lunch included. For more information and to view a sample agenda, visit the Orientation webpage at http://www.hrs.ualberta.ca/Orientation.
Facing Facts: Tackling the Stigma of Mental Illness
Who will it be? 1 in 5 Albertans WILL develop a mental illness.
It could be your parent, spouse, child, a close relative, or a student, friend or co-worker. Or, it could be you.
Talk about it.
Additional resource material and information on the campaign can be found by selecting the Facing Facts link at www.virtualwellness.ualberta.ca. This site is undergoing major upgrade with new information being added on an ongoing basis. You are encouraged to visit often.
Department Classifieds
Free Lab Equipment Pandas Fundraiser: Christmas Wreaths for Sale HONEY for sale $5.50/kg (or $2.50/lb) Condo for Rent Contact Lola @ 780 452-0092 bernlola@gmail.com 2004 Nissan Pathfinder for sale: 18,900 obo. Wildlife Biologists Needed Successful candidates should possess an M.Sc. or Ph.D. with a minimum of 1-2 years of directly related experience and be eligible for membership in the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists. Preference will be given to those candidates with strong writing and interpersonal skills and organizational abilities. The successful candidates must also possess a valid driver's license and current first aid and ATV safety certificates and be willing to work in remote field locations in western Canada. Westworth Associates Environmental Ltd. offers competitive salaries, a bonus program, a group benefits package and a pleasant, small-group working environment. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your resume in confidence via email to Lawrence Brusnyk at lbrusnyk@wael.ca or by fax to (780) 466-9972. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. Condo for Rent For Sale: 2005 FORD FOCUS SE Wagon For Rent Condo for Rent: Mill Creek Ravine (Close to University) Pls call Cathy @ (780) 465-7059 Available immediately.
Torsion balance
Contact sue.hannon@ualberta.ca
I have handmade wreaths for sale. The proceeds will go towards financing the rugby varsity pandas team! I am the only graduate student on the team, so I hope some of you will support me. The wreaths are $40 each and they are made with natural material. A sample can be viewed here. To order one, please contact me at chavarie@ualberta.ca
Thanks, Louise Chavarie
Available in 1 kg, 6 lb, and 5 kg (11 lb) sizes
Contact Gerald at insect5@telus.net or gerald.hilchie@ualberta.ca
Top Floor! Southwest exposure! Perfect for sharing with 2 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ensuite laundry and several upgrades. 2 parking stalls. Centrally located with easy access to downtown, NAIT, Grant McEwan, shopping, river valley, transportation and U of A. $1200 includes utilities except power and phone. References required.
White exterior, LE edition, heated black leather seats, remote car starter, 6-CD changer, new tires, new belts, 83,000Km. Call Jesse Routier at 780 498 0965 or e-mail Sarah Routier (sjt2@ualberta.ca)
Portable Electric Bird Egg Incubator
480X530 cm - Free to someone who needs it for their research.
Contact Sue.hannon@ualberta.ca
Westworth Associates has an immediate need for Wildlife Biologists to join their Edmonton team. As a Wildlife Biologist in the Wildlife Group, you will conduct field inventories and participate in multi-disciplinary environmental assessments. Other responsibilities include participation in all aspects of proposal and report writing, data analysis (e.g., habitat suitability modelling), project management, budget control, scientific quality control and client liaison.
Renovated, clean bright one bedroom condo, laundry, $1,000, includes heat, water. Near white Ave / Mill Creek Rvn.
The condo is available for November 1st, 2008.
Photos are available for those interested.
Contact: Vanessa Castro (780) 982.7728 or vanessa@cleanitgreenit.net
54 000 km, 4dr, Automatic, FWD, Gas, AM/FM Stereo with CD Player, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Remote Start and Lock, Dual Air Bags, Roof Rack, Excellent condition, excellent fuel economy and lots of cargo space $12,000.00. cstclair@ualberta.ca or Colleen at 780 437-0255.
A basement suite is available with a separate entrance: two bedrooms (one is rented already), a common room and a shared Bathroom. Arrangements can also be made to share Laundry facilities. The house is located right beside Millcreek ravine, near 99 St and north of Whyte Ave - only a short bike ride or bus ride to the university or downtown. Free wireless Internet access and possibility of a common Phone, if needed. Mature adults only, please: Enquire about details from Sven: 780 437 7441.
Bright 1100 sq ft 2 BDR/ 1 Bath condo with WBRF in the open carpeted DR/LR. Gallery kitchen has 4 appliances, there is also insuite W/D.-Small balcony overlooks tha ravine. Energized covered parking stall. Bike path outside the front door. Asking monthly rent of $1350,same for D.D. Water and heat included. Comes semi-furnished with patio chairs, DR table & chairs also LR chair chairs,DR& murphy bed.
Teaching News
On/Off Campus News and Notices
Stand Up
The student coalition of on-campus student groups invites you to this year's Make Poverty History event which is called Stand Up ("Stand Up, Take Action Against Poverty and Inequality"). Please see the attached letter for full event details. This event is much more than just preventing poverty, which is why it is now called Stand Up.
Date: October 17, 2008
Location: QUAD
Main Event: 12 P.M.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please contact Lena Cordell - Phone: (780) 994-9284, Email: lcordell@ualberta.ca
Invitation to WISEST's 25th Anniversary Celebrations -
October 19, 1PM , Jubilee Auditorium Foyer
Students, faculty, alumni, industry representatives, and interested
supporters are invited to join us to celebrate WISEST's 25 years of
offering programs which attract, retain, and help advance
under-represented populations in Scholarship, Engineering, Science,
and Technology.
Thank you to the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Engineering, the VP
Research office, and NSERC for sponsoring WISEST's open house-style
celebrations. The afternoon will be filled with fun signature WISEST
activities such as: hands-on science experiments; high school student
research posters; keynote speeches by Alberta Ingenuity, WISEST
members, Dean of Science, leading researchers and supporters; food and
refreshments; and networking with industry, government, and academic
communities.
WISEST has been able to deliver programs through our 600 volunteers
every year, which has benefited 15,000 young women over these 25
years. WISEST's approach continues to be to foster collaboration and
communication with partners in industry, academia and education,
government and community.
RSVP online at: http://www.wisest.ualberta.ca/anniversary-form.cfm
Minds That Matter: The 2008 Gairdner Foundation Symposium
In partnership with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Monday, October 20, 2008
Bernard Snell Hall, Walter Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre, U of A Hospital
Lectures: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Reception: 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Everyone welcome, symposium and reception are free.
Distinguished Speakers:
Dr. Victor Ambros, University of Massachusetts, 2008 Gairdner International Ward Winner, "MICRO RNA PATHWAYS IN ANIMAL DEVELOPMENT"
Dr. Jeffrey Friedman, Rockefeller University, 2005 Gairdner Award Winner, "LEPTIN AND THE HOMEOSTATIC CONTROL OF ENERGY BALANCE", and
Dr. Sam Weiss, University of Calgary, 2008 Gairdner International Award Winner, "ADULT NEURAL STEM CELLS: FROM BASIC SCIENCE TO THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS"
Jean-Michel Cousteau visiting Edmonton Monday, October 20, 2008 NASA Fall General Meeting Climate Change and Canadian Public Policy: Adaptation & Action
The prospect of welcoming Jean-Michel Cousteau to
Dinner & Presentation at the Shaw Conference Centre
$135 per ticket (+ GST) or $1,300 per table (+ GST)
Order tickets online at cousteaudinner.com
For more information, please call 780-451-3344
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, Noon-1:00 p.m.
Dinwoodie Lounge, Students' Union Building
For more information, call the NASA Office at 780.439.3181
Date: October 28 - 29, 2008
Location: Le
Cutting GHG emissions isn't the whole story -
We also need to adapt to a climate that is changing.
Join us for IPAC's conference on Climate Change Action and Adaptation.
We need leadership, inter-governmental cooperation and pragmatic solutions - to adapt and to act. It takes years to respond to complex challenges. To deal with tomorrow's changes we need to build resilience today.
Speakers include:
Andrew Weaver, author Keeping our Cool
Hon. John Gerretsen, Ontario Minister of Environment
Dr Günther Bachmann, Director, German Council for Sustainable Development
Paul Kovacs, Institute for Catastrophic Loss
Ron Dembo, Zerofootprint
Eva Ligeti,
Hon.
John Godfrey, Federal Sustainable Development Act, 2008
Ian Burton and David Pearson, Co-chairs
Alain Bourque, OURANOS
How will institutions adapt to climate change? What are the innovations ? What adaptation is most urgent? Canadian and international researchers, experts and government leaders will share their insights about effective public policy tools and networks: the focus will be on the issues that our communities need to address - infrastructure, health, food, water, insurance, risk and legal liabilities.
For details on program and speakers visit the conference website:
To register, click here.
Hotel Accommodations:
Conference participants are eligible for a a special room rate of $199 Cdn. + taxes at
The Canadian Society for Life Science Research 3rd Annual Conference: Register Now
This conference will be held in Toronto, Ontario on November 7-8, 2008. Join over 200 of Canada's life science students, clinicians, industry experts and top researchers at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for Canada's premier student-led life science conference.
Online registration for students, faculty, mini-symposia presenters, club/corporate representatives and abstract submission available online at www.cslsr.ca.
Deadline for Registration (without abstract submission): October 1st, 2008.
Preliminary List of Keynote Speakers:
Dr. Albert Aguayo
Director, Centre for Research in Neuroscience, McGill University, Montreal General Hospital Research Institute, Professor, Neurology & Neurosurgery Past President of the Internation Brain Research Organization Winner of Canada Council for the Arts' Killam Prize and the CMA's Highest honour, the F.N.G Starr Award
Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer
President of the National Cancer Institute of Canada Director, Investigational New Drug Program National Cancer Institute of Canada Clinical Trials Group, Kingston, Ontario
Dr. Steve Scherer
Director, The Centre for Applied Genomics, The Hospital for Sick Children Senior Scientist, Genetics and Genomic Biology, The Hospital for Sick Children Associate Chief, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children Professor, Molecular and Medical Genetics, University of Toronto Program Director, Computational Genomics, McLaughlin Centre for Molecular Medicine, University of Toronto Winner of the prestigious Steacie Prize in the Natural Sciences and Canada's Top 40 Under 40 Award
Dr. Jake Barralet
Professor, McGill University Faculty of Dentistry Canada Research Chair in Osteoinductive Biomaterials - research in three-dimensional bioceramic "bones" that could one day change the way reconstructive surgery is performed.
and more, including speakers from the biobusiness sector....
A limited number of hotel rooms (single/double) have been reserved for students at a greatly discounted price for 3 nights (November 6, 7, 8). Please indicate whether you require accomodations on the conference registration page at www.cslsr.ca.
Any questions regarding the CSLSR, upcoming conference or available positions, please contact membership@cslsr.ca or visit www.cslsr.ca.
The Alberta Smithsonian Intership Program
The Alberta Smithsonian Internship Program (ASIP) enables Alberta’s post-secondary students, enrolled in degree programs at various institutions in the province, to benefit from Internships offered at the renowned Smithsonian Institution and gain invaluable work experience in Washington, D.C. As many as ten Internships are funded by the ASIP each year, and since its inception in 2007, 20 students in different disciplines have availed of the opportunity.
Multi-disciplinary internships at the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, DC are funded by the Government of Alberta. Contact R. Bhambhani at: rambham@international.ualberta.ca (492-9932).
Deadline for Applications: January 9, 2009
This Week's Funny
According to some children: A quick list of remedies and how-to's
To remove dust from the eye, pull the eye down over the nose.
For a nosebleed: Put the nose much lower then the body until the heart stops.
For drowning: Climb on top of the person and move up and down to make artifical perspiration.
For fainting: Rub the person's chest or, if a lady, rub her arm above the hand instead. Or put the head between the knees of the nearest medical doctor.
For dog bite: Put the dog away for several days. If he has not recovered, then kill it.
For asphyxiation: Apply artificial respiration until the patient is dead.
For head cold: Use an agonizer to spray the nose untill it drops in your throat.
To keep milk from turning sour: Keep it in the cow.