KPU Research and Innovation

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The AGC used genomic and metabolomic tools to address the biggest challenges in the Canadian Agricultural Sector. Read about how they tackled a cattle disease of major concern on dairy farms: norgenbiotek.com/stories/sequen… #kpu #university #science #horticulture #genomics

The Power of Genetics: Building an innovative & sustainable future in agriculture. Registration: kpu.ca/science/power-… #kpu #genetics #SustainableAgriculture #agriculture #innovation #Sustainability #plantscience #FoodSecurity #climateTech #Biotechnology #agtritech #Genomics

The NOWCAM (NorthWest Cognition and Memory Conference) will be held at KPU Richmond this year on April 20-22! Deadline to submit an abstract was extended until April 7. Students can submit online using this form: bit.ly/3ZwPcLn

Are you a @KPUScienceHort student and looking for a job? The Applied Genomics Centre is looking to hire 4 KPU Student Research Assistants! Apply by March 31. Details here: bit.ly/3JvonCz

We're Hiring 👏 BCAFM is seeking 4 Regional Research Associates to join the 2023 BC Farmers’ Market Economic Impact Study. bcfarmersmarket.org/about-us/job-o…

The Applied Genomics Centre is looking for a Junior Bioinformatician. This position will be responsible for the design, building and implementation of bioinformatic tools. More information: bit.ly/3ExGwgs

Can we judge emotions before they happen? Researchers at the @Lifespancog_lab at @KwantlenU studied emotional hindsight bias and found one emotion stood out. kpu.ca/news/2023/02/2…

People whose lives have been impacted by the opioid overdose crisis feature in a new podcast by @KwantlenU researchers led by @aaronjourno. Unsilencing Stories honours loved ones, challenges stigma through interviews with 40 bereaved people. Read more: kpu.ca/news/2023/01/1…

The Applied Genomics Centre has a great new opportunity open for a Research Technician. The Technician will support research projects at the AGC under the supervision of our Sherman Jen Research Chair, Dr. Paul Adams. Link to posting: bit.ly/3XJhUIP

Want to share your opinion on ways to strengthen Canada’s #HealthResearch system? Royal Society of Canada & CIHR are looking for members of the public & researchers to join a research project on strengthening our health research system post #COVID19. bit.ly/3F36Le5

Deadline is coming up for students wanting to apply for stream 2 funding of the Student Research & Innovation Grant (SRIG). Make sure to submit your application by Wednesday, November 30 for projects starting Spring 2023 term. Application information: bit.ly/3oNgzS0

Our #CanadaResearchChair Dr. Karen Davison will be speaking at this round table discussion which will focus the sharing of experience in type 2 #diabetes with a focus on innovation and capacity building for the South Asian Population. Join via Zoom: bit.ly/3E0hOnA

Are you in a taking a capstone course or working on an honours thesis at @kwantlenU? Stream 2 (curricular) funding is available for students working on a research and innovation project. Learn more about the Student Research & Innovation Grant (SRIG): bit.ly/3oNgzS0

Are you planning on working on a research and innovation project during your studies at @kwantlenU? You may be eligible for funding up to $5,500 through the Student Research & Innovation Grant (SRIG)! More information at: bit.ly/3oNgzS0

Excited to see all the new research that will be coming from the @WilsonDesignKPU! Thank you @NSERC_CRSNG!

Deadline is coming up next week on October 18 to apply for these positions!

KPU Research Ethics Board (REB) is looking for a member to serve on the board. To apply, submit your CV and a short statement (300 words max) outlining your interest in joining the KPU REB to reb@kpu.ca. If accommodation is required, include your request in the application email.

Join us to learn about the interesting research our faculty are doing. The first of the series is a Keynote Presentation: 'It's Just Leadership' by Dr. Deepak Gupta. For the full list of upcoming speakers, visit kpu.ca/arts/speakerse…

Calling all Chemists! 🧪 The Applied Genomics Centre has opened up a new position and is looking for a Research Chemist. Deadline apply is Thursday, October 6. Position details available at: bit.ly/3M5RxrX