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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.