News
How bacteria build hyperefficient photosynthesis machines
MCB's Dr. Matthew Kimber’s work on bacterial microcompartments has been highlighted in the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology News. His recent research focuses on the efficiency of RuBisCo, an enzyme critical to the photosynthetic process.
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MCB faculty member Dr. Wei Zhang named Canadian Institute for Applied Research (CIFAR) Azrieli Global Scholar for 2019-21
Dr. Wei Zhang, MCB professor, is among 14 international researchers named as Canadian Institute for Applied Research (CIFAR) Azrieli Global Scholars for 2019-21. This honour will provide Dr. Zhang with $100,000 in funding over the next two years, which he plans to invest in state-of-the-art laborartory infrastructure. The CIFAR Azrieli Global Program also connects Dr. Zhang with a network of highly experienced and accomplished senior researchers, who will provide mentorship and guidance.
Flavonoids are the next big thing in marijuana research
MCB's Dr. Tariq Akhtar's research lab, in collaboration with Dr. Steven Rothstein and Dr. Jennifer Geddes-McAlister were featured recently in the Toronto Star for their work on Cannflavin A and Cannflavin B, molecules with potential for pain relief. The full publication is available in Phytochemistry.
Fighting Antibiotic Resistance: Researchers identify a possible target in the prevention and treatment of bacterial infections.
Research by MCB's Dr. Chris Whitefield and Dr. Matthew Kimber is the focus of the most recent Featured Story from national research facility, the Canadian Light Source. Read the full article.
MCB's Dr. Anthony Clarke Heading to Laurier
Long-time MCB faculty member Dr. Anthony Clarke will be taking on the role of Dean of the College of Science at Wildfird Laurier University. We are sad to see him go but wish him well on this new chapter! Read the full article.
Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe awarded Tier 1 Canada Research Chair
MCB's Dr. Emma Allen-Vercoe is to receive a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair title in Human Gut Microbiome Function and Host Interactions, which is to include funding of $1.4 million over the next seven years. This funding will extend Dr. Allen-Vercoe's studies on the gut microbiome and its linkage to human health and disease. Read the full article.
The “Goldiloxygen” Zone: Finding the Oxygen “Sweet Spot” for Growing Human Cells in the Lab
MCB's Dr. Jim Uniacke and his PhD student Sara Timpano feature in this article, which details some of their recent work on the effects of oxygen level on cell growth.
Dr. Peter Krell, Professor Emeritus in MCB, granted Medal of Merit for outstanding contributions to the University of Guelph
The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology's Dr. Peter Krell, Professor Emeritus, is to receive a Medal of Merit during the Summer 2019 Convocation ceremonies. The Medal of Merit is one of the top faculty awards granted at the University of Guelph, and is awarded to retired professors who have made outstanding contributions to the University throughtout their career.
MCB recent doctoral graduate Sean Liston to receive Governor General's Gold Medal
The Governor General's Academic Medals honour students across Canada for their outstanding scholastic acheivements, and are among the most prestigeous awards a student in Canada can receive. A big congratualtions to Dr. Sean Liston of the Whitfield lab for his remarkable acheivement! This award will be presented to him during summer convocation.