Product Development and Enhancement Through Value Chains
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U of G Research Program Director Dr. Alejandro Marangoni
Dr. Alejandro Marangoni is a professor and Canada Research Chair in Food and Soft Materials Science at U of G. His work concentrates on the physical properties of foods, particularly fat crystallization and structure. He is the recipient of numerous awards, has co-founded two high-technology food companies and is the co-recipient of the 2008 Guelph Partners of Innovation “Innovator of the year” award for his discovery of a zero trans, a low saturate shortening alternative which could revolutionize the baking industry.
Call for Letters of Intent now open
New Online Application System
The OMAFRA – U of G Research Program has recently implemented new web-based software, called the Research Management System (RMS), for processing research applications and reporting on projects. You must register in the RMS before you can prepare an application.
- Visit our registration page to get a user name and password.
- Access the login page for RMS to start your application if you are already registered in the Research Management System.
- See directions about how to register and create your profile.
- See our Powerpoint presentation about completing and submitting your LOI.
Theme Information
There will be two Town Hall Information Sessions scheduled for the following dates in order to address any of your questions related to the Calls for LOI's. Research Program Directors will be attending to respond to inquiries:
- Monday October 24, 9:30-11:00 OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1713
- Thursday, October 27, 2:30-4:00, OVC Lifetime Learning Centre, Room 1713
Deadlines
- Letters of Intent are due by noon Monday, November 21, 2011