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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Continuing our recognition of the 2026 CSMB Fellows from the Banff conference, we again offer congratulations to Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier, who is internationally recognized for his research on membrane proteins in human health and disease, and his contributions to mentorship and graduate education.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Curious about RNA-seq but unsure how to connect experimental design, sequencing, analysis, and interpretation? Join CSMB | SCBM on June 4 for a 3-hour virtual practical workshop on Bulk RNA-seq: From Experimental Design to Data Interpretation. Register: event.fourwaves.com/csmb2027/pag...

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Although unable to attend the conference in person, Dr. Ronald Pearlman was honoured as part of this year’s CSMB Fellows cohort. Dr. Pearlman is recognized for his longstanding contributions to molecular biosciences research in Canada, as well as for his sustained leadership and service.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Closing out our look back at the 2026 CSMB Conference in Banff, we again congratulate Dr. Eric Brown, recipient of the 2026 Arthur Wynne Gold Medal. Dr. Brown is recognized for his contributions to antibiotic discovery and antimicrobial research, as well as for his leadership and innovation.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Looking back at the 2026 CSMB Conference in Banff 🧬 From scientific sessions and award lectures to mentorship, networking, board meetings, and the debut of new CSMB merch, the conference highlighted the strength and energy of the Canadian molecular biosciences community.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Another highlight from #CSMB2026 in Banff: congratulations to Dr. Kieran Campbell, recipient of the 2026 CSMB New Investigator Award. This award recognizes outstanding early-career researchers whose work is already making significant contributions to the biosciences in Canada.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Among the highlights of #CSMB2026 in Banff was the recognition of this year’s CSMB Fellows, beginning with Dr. David Andrews. Dr. Andrews is recognized for his research on apoptosis and mitochondrial biology, as well as his longstanding leadership within the Canadian biosciences community.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Keiko Yoshioka, recipient of the 2026 Jeanne Manery-Fisher Memorial Award at #CSMB2026 in Banff. Nous sommes heureux de souligner la Dre Keiko Yoshioka, récipiendaire du Prix commémoratif Jeanne Manery-Fisher 2026. #WomenInScience #PlantBiology #CSMB

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Mary-Ellen Harper, recipient of the 2026 Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award at #CSMB2026 in Banff. Pictured left to right: Eric Lee, Mary-Ellen Harper, Walid Houry, Hans-Joachim Wieden, and Mojgan Rastegar. #CSMB #CanadianScience

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

🎓 New CSMB Trainee Awards are coming! The CSMB will recognize outstanding MSc and PhD thesis research, plus exceptional first-author trainee publications in Genome or Biochemistry and Cell Biology. Awardees will receive 🏆 Certificate 💵 $500 travel support 📣 CSMB promotion Details coming soon!

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The 69th Annual CSMB Meeting has officially begun - starting with a productive Board meeting to kick things off. We are excited for the days ahead and look forward to welcoming members and colleagues at the AGM. See you at the meeting!

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

The 2025 CSMB Bulletin is now live! This year’s issue highlights new society initiatives, the 2025 CSMB Fellows, and exciting research news from member departments across Canada. Read it here: csmb-scbm.ca/bulletins/

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

With this final post, we close our 2026 CSMB Awards and Distinctions series. Over the past days, we’ve had the privilege of highlighting researchers whose work, mentorship, and leadership continue to shape the scientific community in Canada. Congratulations once again to all recipients!

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Our final honouree in the 2026 CSMB Awards series is Dr. Eric Brown, recipient of the Arthur Wynne Gold Medal. This medal recognizes a scientist whose work has had a profound impact on biochemistry and molecular biology. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Today’s honouree is Dr. Mary-Ellen Harper, the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award. Follow along as we celebrate each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Joignez-nous pour une série de séminaires (anglo) mettant en lumière des pratiques pédagogiques innovantes et favorisant les échanges entre éducateurs à travers le Canada. Prochaines séances (10 h HAP) 23 avril • 21 mai • 25 juin Inscription au séminaire du 23 avril : ubc.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Today’s honouree is Dr. Keiko Yoshioka, recipient of the Jeanne Manery Fisher Memorial Lecture Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Join us in congratulating Dr. Kieran Campbell, recipient of the 2026 CSMB New Investigator Award! Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Join us in congratulating Dr. David Andrews, our final recipient of the 2026 CSMB Distinctions, recognized as a CSMB Fellow. Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Join us in congratulating Dr. Ronald Pearlman, one of the recipients of the 2026 CSMB Distinctions, recognized as a CSMB Fellow. Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Join us in congratulating Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier, one of the recipients of the 2026 CSMB Distinctions as a CSMB Fellow. Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

2025 was an incredible year for the CSMB! Read our President’s end-of-year message reflecting on the year and what’s ahead in 2026 👇 csmb-scbm.ca/end-of-year-...

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End of year letter from the President, Walid Houry, 2025 – Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences

Promoting and advancing molecular understanding of biology

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

2025 a été une année remarquable pour la SCBM ! Découvrez le message de fin d’année de notre président, avec un retour sur l’année écoulée et les perspectives pour 2026 👇 csmb-scbm.ca/fr/message-d...

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Message de fin d’année 2025 du président, Walid Houry – Société canadienne pour les biosciences moléculaires

Promotion et avancement de la compréhension moléculaire de la biologie

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The CSMB Board meeting was held December 5 2025. Board members discussed the work of our Society and planned for activities for the new year. We don't yet know if the CSMB's future includes tote bags, but rest assured, tote bags were discussed EXTENSIVELY. 🤣

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

La réunion du conseil d’administration de la SCBM a eu lieu le 5 décembre 2025. Les membres ont discuté du travail de la Société et ont planifié pour 2026. Nous ne savons pas si l’avenir de la SCBM inclura des sacs fourre-tout, mais rassurez-vous : ils ont été discutés EN LONG ET EN LARGE. 🤣

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Dr Walid A. Houry et Dr Peter N. Lewis ont assisté à l’événement de Friends of CIHR célébrant Dr Henry Friesen et les 25 ans des IRSC, avec une table ronde sur la recherche en santé au Canada et une conférence de la lauréate 2025, Dr Brenda Andrews.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Dr. Walid Houry (CSMB President) and Dr Peter Lewis (Interim President, Friends of CIHR) at the Friends of CIHR event celebrating Dr. Henry Friesen and CIHR’s 25th anniversary, with a roundtable on “Transforming Health Research in Canada” and lecture by 2025 Friesen Prize winner Dr. Brenda Andrews.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Des membres du comité de défense des intérêts de la SCBM étaient à Ottawa du 17 au 21 novembre pour promouvoir l’investissement en science, avec des rencontres avec des députés, Science Meets Parliament, la Canadian Society Policy Conference et Friends of CIHR.

De gauche à droite: Trushar Patel, Kristin Baetz, Walid A. Houry, Reinhart Reithmeier et Hans-Joachim Wieden.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

CSMB current and past leadership were in Ottawa to engage with policy and decision-making individuals during the Science Meets Parliament and the Canadian Society Policy Conference.

Left to right: Trushar Patel, Kristin Baetz, Walid A. Houry, Reinhart Reithmeier, and Hans-Joachim Wieden

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The CSMB is hiring! Join us: csmb-scbm.ca/job-posting-...

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Congratulations to Mashiat Zaman, Matthew Berg, and Andrey Petropavlovskiy for winning the best presentation award at the CSMB 2025 meeting. - Félicitations à Mashiat Zaman, Matthew Berg et Andrey Petropavlovskiy qui ont remporté des prix de la meilleure présentation lors de congrès SCBM 2025.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Congratulations to Reham Alsaadi (University of Ottawa) for winning the PRinCE Jason Young award at the CSMB 2025 meeting - Félicitations à Reham Alsaadi (Université d'Ottawa) pour avoir remporté le prix PRinCE Jason Young lors du congrès 2025.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Congratulations to all the trainees who won the CSMB 2025 poster awards.Félicitations à tous les étudiants et stagiaires qui ont remporté des prix pour les posters de la CSMB 2025

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Congratulations to all the trainees who won the CSMB 2025 travel awards. Bravo à tous les étudiants et stagiaires qui ont gagné les prix de voyage de la CSMB 2025.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Dr. Schimmer’s clinical practice is focused on treating patients with acute leukemia and related disorders. His laboratory research focuses on developing new therapeutic strategies for leukemia

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Aaron Schimmer, winner of the 2025 Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award. Dr. Schimmer is the Director of Research, a Senior Scientist and a Staff Physician at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Dr. P. Lynne Howell, winner of the 2025 CSMB Jeanne Manery-Fisher Memorial award. Dr. Howell is a Senior Scientist in the Program in Molecular Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children and a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Heather E. McFarlane, winner of the 2025 CSMB New Investigator award. Dr. McFarlane is Assistant Professor and Canada Research Chair in Plant Cell Biology at the University of Toronto. She studies plant cell wall synthesis, secretion, signaling, and remodeling.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

We're hiring! Job Posting: Part-Time Administrative Assistant (Bilingual English/French) Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) csmb-scbm.ca/job-posting-...

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Introducing Dr. Jan Rainey - 2025 CSMB Fellow. Dr. Jan Rainey is Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Dalhousie University.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Introducing Dr. John Orlowski - 2025 CSMB Fellow. He is a Distinguished James McGill Professor and former Chair of the Department of Physiology at McGill University.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

She is an accomplished scholar-activist and public intellectual in Canada, especially with respect to the integration of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into research cultures.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Introducing Dr. Imogen Coe - 2025 CSMB Fellow. She is Professor of Chemistry and Biology at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and an affiliate scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. She is an active researcher and academic leader. She served as CSMB President 2020-2022.

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

CSMB congratulates the 2025 CSMB Fellows for their excellent scientific accomplishments, as well as their exceptional and sustained service to CSMB and to the general molecular biosciences community in Canada: Dr. Imogen Coe, Dr. John Orlowski, and Dr. Jan Rainey. csmb-scbm.ca/first-cohort...

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Thank you to all the organizers of the CSMB 2025 meeting in Ottawa / Merci aux organisateurs du congrès 2025 à Ottawa:

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

A very exciting and successful meeting at the 2025 CSMB annual conference held at the University of Ottawa (May 26-29 ) - La conférence annuelle 2025 de la SCBM, qui s'est tenue à l'Université d'Ottawa du 26 au 29 mai, a été une grande réussite! csmb-scbm.ca/meetings/202...

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csmb-scbm.bsky.social @csmb-scbm.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

CSMB Board meeting (May 26). Board members planning the future activities of the Society. Réunion du conseil d'administration de la SCBM (26 mai). Les membres du Conseil planifient les activités futures de la Société.

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Cell & Systems Biology (CSB) @uoftcellsysbiol.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Congratulations to Prof McFarlane on her New Investigator award. She is truly a rising star!

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csmbtrainees.bsky.social @csmbtrainees.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Last talk of the day at the 2025 @csmb-scbm.bsky.social conference comes from Dr. Rongmin Zhao @utsc.bsky.social telling us about ER-localized HSP90 in plants 🌱 We've been so amazed by the diversity of research going on in our community. It's awesome!

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Jos Esposto @jos-esposto.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

#CSMB2025 in Ottawa’s been a blast so far! Thanks for the hospitality @csmb-scbm.bsky.social 😁

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