Webinar
Upcoming
Are you eager to advance your career through research awards and prizes but unsure where to start?
Navigating the gap between where you are and where you want to be can be daunting—whether it’s understanding eligibility requirements, mastering application processes, or managing time commitments.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring members of the Global Excellence Initiative Canvassing Committee. Discover proven strategies and gain valuable advice on how to build a strong awards pipeline and achieve your career goals. Whether you’re just starting out or are already established in your field, this webinar is designed for you.
Don’t miss this opportunity to receive expert guidance and set yourself on the path to success!
Event Speakers:
Dr. Aleeza Gerstein, Member of the Canvassing Committee and Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba
Dr. Aleeza Gerstein is a member of the Canvassing Committee, and an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba where she is cross-appointed in the Departments of Microbiology and Statistics. Her research program uses empirical and computational methods to understand the acquisition of drug resistance and virulence in human fungal pathogens. Dr. Gerstein was a 2021-2023 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar in the Fungal Kingdom: Threats and Opportunities Program, and also part of a group of 11 professors across Canada awarded an NSERC CREATE grant to form a pan-Canadian training program in Evolutionary Fungal Pathogenesis. To learn more, visit her lab website.
Dr. Howard Alper, Chair of the Canvassing Committee and Distinguished Professor at the University of Ottawa.
Howard Alper is recognized worldwide for his contributions to organometallic chemistry. The honorary member of numerous research societies and academies, he has worked on homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis, the results of which have been heavily cited in international scientific publications. He has chaired multiple initiatives including the Government of Canada’s Science, Technology and Innovation Council, where he spearheaded the global acknowledgement of excellence in Canadian research. An expert advisor in science policy and research, he has shaped international policies for numerous foreign governments. Dr. Alper has received numerous prestigious awards and prizes, including the Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Companion of the Order of Canada, and more.
