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BioZone Mass Spectrometry Facility Open House

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 from 9am-1pm in WB219

BioZone and the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering are very pleased to be able to invite you to an Open House that will showcase the services available at the BioZone Mass Spectrometry Facility. The Mass Spectrometry Facility operates at the University of Toronto in the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry and offers proteomics, metabolomics, and small molecule analysis, as well as method development services and expert advice on these techniques.

The purpose of this event is to promote discussion on the potential uses of mass spectrometry in order to solve complex research questions and to promote the development of novel and relevant mass spectrometry protocols.

At the Open House you will learn about:

  • Exciting new developments in mass spectrometry based proteomics, small molecule analysis and metabolomics;
  • How mass spectrometry can support research and product development;
  • The types of analysis supported at the BioZone Mass Spectrometry Facility;
  • Starting material requirements, sample preparation, and protocol development.

Agenda:

  • 9am - Keynote: Professor Ian Lewis AIHS Chair in Translational Heath – Metabolomics, Biochemistry
  • 9:45am - Capabilities and use of BioZone Mass Spec
  • 10:15am - Case studies 1
  • 10:45am - Break
  • 11:00am - Case studies 2
  • 11:45am - Open discussion
  • 12:30pm - Tour
  • 12:45pm - Lunch and networking

To register, visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/biozone-mass-spectrometry-facility-open-house-tickets-25705854904

Innovations in teaching: Greg Evans

Greg Evans, one of three winners of the 2015 President's Teaching Awards, spoke to U of T News about teaching teamwork in chemical engineering in this second instalment of the Innovations in Teaching series. Read full story.

Spring Reunion 2016

On Saturday, May 28 the Department hosted alumni from classes ending in a "1" or "6" to a wonderful lunch and tour in the Wallberg Building. A great time was had by all. To view pics from the day, click here.

REMINDER: Six free faculty/staff tickets for CEGSA's Semi-Formal on Fri, Jun 10

CEGSA is pleased to announce that its annual Semi-Formal event will be on Friday, June 10. The evening features a cocktail reception, dinner and dance (no skills required)! The event will be held at Hart House. There are still six free faculty/staff tickets left. If you are interested in attending, please email jennifer.hsu@utoronto.ca at your earliest convenience.

REMINDER: IWI Inaugural Industry-Academic Workshop

The Institute for Water Innovation (IWI) invites you to participate on Friday, June 17 in its inaugural Industry – Academic Workshop on Addressing Water Challenges in the Natural Resource Industries. The full-day event will be held in Alumni Hall of Victoria College located at 91 Charles Street West. For more information or to register, visit http://www.chem-eng.utoronto.ca/iwi_workshop/ or contact Mandeep Rayat at mandeep.rayat@utoronto.ca

 

June 3, 2016

Volume 33, Issue 19

In this issue:

Grad Office
Events

 
 

Grad Office

 
 

PhD Reading Committee Meeting – M. N. Rahman

Date of Meeting: Monday, June 6
Start Time: 1pm
Location (Building and Room): CCBR 11th Floor Meeting Room
Committee: Chair: Prof. M. Shoichet; Supervisor: Prof. P. Zandstra; Other Member(s): Prof. D. Van Der Kooy

PhD Reading Committee Meeting – G. Kolliopoulos

Date of Meeting: Wednesday, June 8
Start Time: 1:30pm
Location (Building and Room): WB215
Committee: Chair: Prof. D. W. Kirk; Supervisor: Prof. V. G. Papangelakis; Other Member(s): Prof. C. Q. Jia

 
 

Events

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Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - Spring Convocation & Lunch, 10am-12pm Convocation Hall, 12:15-2pm Sir Howard Ferguson Dining Hall, UC (registration now closed)

Friday, June 17, 2016 - IWI Inaugural Industry-Academic Workshop, 8am-3:30pm, Alumni Hall, Victoria College (registration required)

Wednesday, June 29, 2016 - BioZone Mass Spectrometry Facility Open House, 9am-1pm, WB219 (registration required)

 
 


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