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- Professor Philippe Crine: a hero for children with hypophosphatasiaWe invite you to read this article a great Canadian scientist whose research had an important impact Professor Philippe Crine: a hero for children with hypophosphatasia Michel Chrétien, Trang Hoang, Michel Bouvier, Mieczyslaw Marcinkiewicz, Michael Whyte, Cheryl Rockman-Greenberg Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, zjae061, https://doi.org/10.1093/jbmr/zjae061 Published: 16 April 2024 We also invite you to read the story of the development of… Read more: Professor Philippe Crine: a hero for children with hypophosphatasia
- CSMB welcomes the investments in research outlined in the 2024 Federal BudgetCanadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) has long been advocating for the reinforcement of Canada’s health research and innovation ecosystem and is pleased to see the Federal Government’s acknowledgement of this critical need in Budget 2024. The measures, outlined below, will help research institutions  across the country support the next generation of scientists by encouraging graduate… Read more: CSMB welcomes the investments in research outlined in the 2024 Federal Budget
- Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 CSMB awards!The winners are CSMB New Investigator award winner:Â Maja Tarailo-Graovac Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator award winner:Â John Archibald Jeanne Manery-Fisher Memorial award winner:Â Sylvie Mader Arthur Wynne Gold Medal award winner:Â Guy Sauvageau Click to learn more about this year’s winners
- The CSMB thanks the federal government for investments and stresses the importance of appropriate and dependable cross-sectorial funding for Canadian researchFollowing the announcement by the Government of Canada of investment in researchers and projects across Canada, the CSMB congratulates all recipients and @ISED- ISDE for supporting vital research in Canada. CSMB continues to call for predictable and consistent federal funding. Cross-sectorial research in Canada is a vital tool in supporting Canadian productivity, emergency preparedness, and… Read more: The CSMB thanks the federal government for investments and stresses the importance of appropriate and dependable cross-sectorial funding for Canadian research
- Call to join the CSMB Trainee CommitteeThe Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) is looking for new trainee members (graduate students and postdocs) to join the CSMB Trainee Committee. Nominations are currently being solicited for the following positions, with positions being held for one year including the option of continuation:
- Promoting Research Opportunities for Latin American Biochemists (PROLAB) program accepting applications until Feb 29, 2024Now accepting applications for the Promoting Research Opportunities for Latin American Biochemists (PROLAB) program. The PROLAB program gives graduate students and postdoctoral fellows the opportunity to spend up to six months in U.S. or Canadian laboratories. The application deadline is Feb. 29.
- Read our year-end newsletterWe invite you to read our year-end newsletter today! Contents Letter from the President, Hans-Joachim Wieden Call for nominations – 2024 CSMB Awards CSMB Arthur Wynne Gold Medal CSP Senior Investigator Award Jeanne Manery Fisher Memorial Lecture CSMB New Investigator Award CSMB Meetings CSMB 2023 Meeting in Ottawa CSMB 2024 Meeting in Winnipeg CSMB Trainees… Read more: Read our year-end newsletter
- The CSMB applauds recommendations by the Science and Research committee to increase support for graduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowshipsThe Science and Research Committee report on the study of “ GOVERNMENT OF CANADA’S GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS” was tabled today in the House of Commons. The entire report is available here. Recommendations made by committee members are favourable and aligned with the recommendations CSMB put forward in our submission response. For reference, see the… Read more: The CSMB applauds recommendations by the Science and Research committee to increase support for graduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships
- CSMB and Temple Scott holds a Government Relations Advocacy Training on December 7, 2023The CSMB and Temple Scott Associates held an Effective Advocacy Webinar In this session, the CMSB and TSA discussed the foundations of government relations and tips for effective lobbying. Subjects covered : What is CSMB advocating for at the federal level? How can CSMB members enhance CSMB’s federal advocacy? Tips for effective meetings with parliamentarians. Election… Read more: CSMB and Temple Scott holds a Government Relations Advocacy Training on December 7, 2023
- Join us for the next CSMB seminar Tuesday, December 5th at 9am PT/12pm ETOur next seminar series is coming up next Tuesday, December 5th at 9am PT/12pm ET. Our PI speaker will be Dr. Martin Schmeing from McGill whose talk is titled “Chemical and structural biology of nonribosomal peptide synthetase megaenzymes” and our trainee speaker will be Dr. Benjamin Martin, a postdoc at Harvard Medical School, whose talk is titled “Global identification… Read more: Join us for the next CSMB seminar Tuesday, December 5th at 9am PT/12pm ET
- Registration now open for CSMB2024 – Gene Regulation: From Cells to SystemsFrom May 6 – May 8th in 2024, the University of Manitoba will host the 67th Annual Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) Meeting in Winnipeg. The conference theme will be “Gene Regulation: From Cells to Systems”. Registration is now open!
- CSMB leadership participates in a panel at the Canadian Science Policy Conference in OttawaThe CSMB leadership participated in the a Panel discussion on the Impact of Science and Innovation on Society at the 2024 Canadian Science Policy Conference, on November 2, 2023. CSMB also attended the in-person portion of the CSPC Meeting in Ottawa. It was an opportunity to meet and network with decision-makers, stakeholders in Science… Read more: CSMB leadership participates in a panel at the Canadian Science Policy Conference in Ottawa
- Call for nominations – 2024 CSMB AwardsNominations are now accepted for the 2024 CSMB Awards. UPDATED Deadline for nominations is December 31, 2023
- Read CSMB’s submission to the Finance committee Pre-budget consultations: Boosting Investment in Scientific Research: An Important Tool for Crisis Preparedness and Keeping Talent in CanadaThe CSMB submitted a brief to the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of the 2024 Budget held by the Finance committee of the House of Commons. Read our brief here: Boosting Investment in Scientific Research: An Important Tool for Crisis Preparedness and Keeping Talent in Canada
- Remembering Eugene TustanoffThe CSMB was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Dr. Eugene Tustanoff, who was Secretary of the CSBMCB for 12 years in the 90s.
- Read the CSMB’s submission to the SRSR committee study: Government of Canada’s Graduate Scholarship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship ProgramsThe CSMB submitted a brief to the House of Commons Science and Research committee study: Government of Canada’s Graduate Scholarship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programs. Escerpt: Alongside a number of stakeholders within Canada’s scientific community, the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences is drawing attention to the need for enhanced and sustained federal investments in science and… Read more: Read the CSMB’s submission to the SRSR committee study: Government of Canada’s Graduate Scholarship and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programs
- Congratulations to the winners of 2023 travel awards to the CSMB meetingCongratulations to the winners of the CSMB 2023 travel awards to our meeting in Ottawa last June. Here are the winners:
- Revitalizing science in Canada as a desirable career choice – Canadian science trainees need our supportJune 15, 2023 (OTTAWA) – Scientists from all over the country flocked to the University of Ottawa earlier this month for the annual conference of the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB), which focused this year on metabolism and its implications for cancer. Usually an event filled with activities and excitement, however, the mood among… Read more: Revitalizing science in Canada as a desirable career choice – Canadian science trainees need our support
- Invitation to participate in the Life Sciences Career Expo 2023The Life Sciences Career Expo (LSCE) is a national, multi-day careers conference designed to bring together students and postdoctoral fellows with educators, researchers, industry partners and government stakeholders to showcase diverse careers held by life sciences graduates and aid trainee career exploration.
- Message from the Trainee committee for the 66th Annual Canadian Society for Molecular Bioscience (CSMB) 2023 meeting in Ottawa.Join us at the 66th annual Canadian Society of Metabolic Biosciences (CSMB) conference at the University of Ottawa (May 30 – June 2, 2023)! With the theme of “Metabolic regulation of cell signaling,” this conference brings together top minds in the field to explore cutting-edge research on cellular metabolism in health and disease.
- The CSMB is proud to have supported the 23rd Annual McGill Biomedical Graduate ConferenceThe CSMB is proud to have supported this student initiative! Organizing group: Experimental Medicine Graduate Students’ Society (EMGSS) Location: Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal QC
- March 14: Virtual Seminar Series with Maria Laura Sosa Ponce and Wei ZhangThe next CSMB trainee organised virtual seminar series is taking place Tuesday March 14 at 9am PT/ 12pm ET. We will hear from trainee speaker Maria Laura Sosa Ponce from University of Calgary and PI speaker Wei Zhang from University of Guelph.Â
- Read the CSMB submission to the Minister of Finance pre-budget consultationsOur submission is available here
- Join us for the first CSMB Virtual Seminar – February 14, 2023 9AMPT/12PM ETWe invite you to the first CSMB Virtual Seminar which will take place on Tuesday February 14th, 2023 at 9am PT/12 pm ET. We will hear exciting work from Dr. Michael Downey (University of Ottawa) who will tell us about “Systems biology of polyphosphate” and trainee Laura Orofiamma (Toronto Metropolitan University) whose talk is titled… Read more: Join us for the first CSMB Virtual Seminar – February 14, 2023 9AMPT/12PM ET
- CSMB Past President Imogen Coe wins national recognition for her impact through leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) advocacy in scientific research environments.Congratulations to Dr. Imogen Coe, on winning the 2022 CSPC Policy for Science Trailblazer award! Dr. Imogen Coe, Professor, Toronto Metropolitan University, was selected for her work on integrating the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into the research ecosystem of STEM including into the policies and practices of funding agencies and government, and… Read more: CSMB Past President Imogen Coe wins national recognition for her impact through leadership in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) advocacy in scientific research environments.
- How to become a successful scientist: the 2022 CSMB Arthur Wynne Gold Medal LectureCSMB Vice-President Walid Houry was very proud to present Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier with a plaque for the CSMB Arthur Wynne Gold Medal award. Dr. Reithmeier gave the Gold Medal lecture at the 2022 CSMB meeting, and had also written an article for Biochemistry and Cell Biology on: “How to become a successful scientist: the 2022… Read more: How to become a successful scientist: the 2022 CSMB Arthur Wynne Gold Medal Lecture
- CSMB Awards – deadline extended to January 15, 2023Nominations are now accepted for the 2023 CSMB Awards. Details: https://csmb-scbm.ca/call-for-nominations-csmb-awards/ Deadline for nominations is January 15, 2023 – NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE CSP Senior Investigator Award Jeanne Manery Fisher Memorial Lecture CSMB New Investigator Award
- CSMB trainees: Sign up to give a talk in the new CSMB virtual seminar series!The CSMB is organizing a virtual monthly seminar series to promote the research of scientists and trainees across Canada and to provide networking opportunities. We are currently looking for trainees and PIs to give research talks starting in January 2023. Each seminar will include a 10–15-minute talk from a CSMB trainee (graduate student or post-doc,… Read more: CSMB trainees: Sign up to give a talk in the new CSMB virtual seminar series!
- Read the CSMB’s pre-budget submissionWe invite you to read our submission to pre-budget consultations in advance of the 2023 budget of the House of Commons permanent committee on Finances (FINA) View our submission: Boosting Investment in Scientific Research: An Important Tool for Post-COVID 19 Economic Recovery Readiness and for Meeting Future Challenges The deadline to submit a brief is… Read more: Read the CSMB’s pre-budget submission
- Call for nominations – At-large members of the CSMB committeesThe CSMB is launching an open call for applications for appointments to Member-At-Large positions on the CSMB Board committees. We encourage you to apply. Deadline: October 21, 2022
