Mark Lautens OC

Some thoughts in today’s ⁦@globeandmail⁩ ⁦@GlobeDebate⁩ My focus is on doctoral students. Let’s not overlook the huge contributions that foreign students make to this country theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

@deAdder Congratulations and welcome.

Order of Canada

@ishc1967 @greg__hughes Always pleased to see a graduate of the group succeed. @greg__hughes was a key person at a moment in time. Thanks to him joining the group, many others saw it as a good place to do science. I will be forever grateful.

Many congratulations to Greg Hughes (Merck) on receiving the Industry Award. @greg__hughes Greg will present his prize lecture at the 30th Congress in Sao Carlos, Brazil 🇧🇷 in July 2026. ishc-brazil2026.com

A very sad day for the Department of Chemistry as we mourn the death of Professor Dwight Seferos. Gone way too young.

Very sad news indeed. Marcel graduated from our department with a PhD and build a strong program at my alma mater.

Not sure how many chemists are still monitoring this social media service, but a colleague asked me if anyone can identify this glassblowing tool. Happy to hear thoughts.

@deniswirtz Happy to see my institution at #10 but I have my doubts on this ranking.

While one may complain about methodology, the latest ranking of international universities shows that China's investments over the last 10 years have made Chinese universities dominant For methodology see:traditional.leidenranking.com/ranking/2025/l… For NYT article on this: nytimes.com/2026/01/15/us/…

So glad to have you on the team.

Tell me you’re in Switzerland without saying so? Watching a dad push a baby carriage with one hand, with skis in the back of the carriage, while dragging his gear in the free hand. Wishing for a peaceful 2026. We could all use it.

Can’t think of a better way to get the wine ready for the Christmas Eve toast. Hotel Hermitage Cervinia @RelaisChateaux takes no chances.

Christmas in Cervinia. Here’s to 2026 being a more peaceful world.

Organic chemistry meets dessert Our latest synthetic target.

Well done Colton Johnson, PhD#61 from the @TheLautensGroup Thanks Jim Gleason for serving as external examiner. Best wishes in the Wendlandt group in 2026.

Saturday wine with dinner, after setting up the Christmas tree. A beautiful Barolo, gifted by a former group member. Pio Cesare 2017 Light colour, intense flavour. 😋

Nice to see this appear. A big thanks to Clara, Armaan, Xavier, Lorenzo our visitor from Italy, and former group member Greg who has had a long and illustrious career at Merck. pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.10…

@ProfDaveLeigh @ChezBruce Now that looks amazing. There is no such thing as too many truffles. If only I lived a little closer, @ChezBruce might become a regular hangout. I have alerted my son that my next visit will include taking him to enjoy the Chez Bruce experience.

@ChezBruce This dish was utterly brilliant last night!🙏

Chicken and herb tortellini, fonduta and white truffle. Yes please …

It has been my pleasure to know Paul for at least 32 years and his enthusiasm and passion have never wavered. It was a treat to be on the @thiemechemistry board together and travel the world at our annual board meetings.

A foggy, rainy, and cold day means a hearty powerful wine. Brunello 2015 San Giacomo hits the spot. The perfect end to a busy week of lectures including Nobel Laureate Akiro Yoshino, Tim Noel and David Nagib. Not a bad seminar program for a school north of the 49th parallel 😉

@DrLCsquare Nicely said. One of the very worst days of my career.

Mentors can play a disproportionate role in our lives. I can say that I am a different person today because of the opportunity I had to work with Keith Fagnou who passed away 16 years ago today. I miss his council and his lame dad jokes all the time. Cheers to you, buddy.

Love/hate relationship with autocorrect. Chavy turns in Chaney🤨

Dueling Pinot Noir tasting on a cold and wet Friday night at the farm. In the corner on my left, a Bourgogne Rouge from Chaney-Chouet 2018 A bit of age. On the right, Canadian contender Blue Mountain Reserve Cuvée 2022. One of our favourite BC Pinot’s.

In the glass…