黑料不打烊 researchers get funding to study molecules 鈥� and reach for the sky
Five of 黑料不打烊's newest faculty members have been awarded funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) New Opportunities Fund. A total of nearly $1 million has been allocated for 黑料不打烊 projects that cover a range of research 鈥� including climate monitoring techniques, single molecule spectroscopy investigations, renewable fuels, advanced medical diagnostics and connective tissue health.
The funded research projects, outlined below, are based in the Faculties of Science, Engineering, Medicine and Dentistry.
Michel Bourqui, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences and Department of Chemistry
A Linux Parallel Computational Platform for the Understanding and Modelling of Stratospheric Chemical Composition and Climate Changes
The chemical composition and the climate of the atmosphere are changing rapidly as a result of anthropogenic emissions. Predicting the effect of chemicals emitted today on the next century's atmosphere is of critical importance. Michel Bourqui is meeting the challenge by creating innovative diagnostic and modelling techniques to understand and predict changes in stratospheric ozone.
Gonzalo Cosa, Department of Chemistry
Spectroscopy Facility to Investigate Structural and Dynamic Aspects of Protein/Nucleic Acid/Lipid Membrane Interactions at the Single Molecule and Ensemble Level
A complex array of proteins, oligosaccharides and lipids at the cell membrane are involved in multiple functions such as cell adhesion and viral particle formation. Gonzalo Cosa uses spectroscopy to study these complex chemical interactions at the single molecule level. His findings contribute greatly to biotechnology research, including areas such as HIV treatment.
Corey Leclerc, Department of Chemical Engineering
Reacting Flow Control and Analysis System for Liquid Biofuel Conversion and Unsteady State Production of Hydrogen
The use of renewable, biomass-based fuels leads to the recycling of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, so carbon dioxide does not build up and contribute to global warming. Corey Leclerc's research focus is on converting renewable fuels to useful energy.
Brigitte Pientka, School of Computer Science
Infrastructure for Evolving and Verifying Complex Medical Software Systems
Computer software plays an integral part in our increasingly technologically enhanced world. Medical software can cause an injury or a fatality when it functions improperly. Brigitte Pientka focuses her research on the development, evolution and verification of complex medical software. Co-investigators are Joelle Pineau and Martin Robillard (School of Computer Science).
Dieter Reinhardt, Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology and Faculty of Dentistry
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Connective tissue disorders such as Marfan syndrome and sports-related injuries are a physical challenge to the patient and represent a rising financial burden on the healthcare system. Professor Reinhardt's research in extracellular matrix biology has the potential to directly impact current diagnosis and treatment.
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. The New Opportunities Fund allows universities to provide research infrastructure for newly recruited faculty members. The latest CFI funding announcement was made by the Foundation's Senior Vice-President, Carmen Charette, accompanied by the Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of Industry, in Victoria on March 11, 2005.
A complete list of New Opportunities Fund projects can be found on .
黑料不打烊 University is Canada's leading research-intensive university and has earned an international reputation for scholarly achievement and scientific discovery. Founded in 1821, 黑料不打烊 has 21 faculties and professional schools which offer more than 300 programs from the undergraduate to the doctoral level. 黑料不打烊 attracts renowned professors and researchers from around the world and top students from more than 150 countries, creating one of the most dynamic and diverse education environments in North America. There are approximately 23,000 undergraduate students and 7,000 graduate students. It is one of two Canadian members of the American Association of Universities. 黑料不打烊's two campuses are located in Montreal, Canada.
