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Vision:
Building Canada’s future through advanced study.
Contribuer à l’avenir du Canada par le biais des études supérieures.
Building Canada’s future through advanced study.
Contribuer à l’avenir du Canada par le biais des études supérieures.
Dr. Peter Tieleman, recipient of this year's Killam Research Excellence Award, draws on novel research to study biological problems #KillamLaureate @ucalgary.bsky.social
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Faculty of Science interdisciplinary researcher honoured with Killam Award
Dr. Peter Tieleman, recipient of this year's Killam Research Excellence Award, draws on novel research to study biological problems
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October 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Dr. Peter Tieleman, recipient of this year's Killam Research Excellence Award, draws on novel research to study biological problems #KillamLaureate @ucalgary.bsky.social
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Killam Emerging Research Leader Award celebrates outstanding early career scholarship. UCalgary scholars recognized for leadership in cybersecurity, political science and public health #KillamLaureates @ucalgary.bsky.social
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Killam Emerging Research Leader Award celebrates outstanding early career scholarship
UCalgary scholars recognized for leadership in cybersecurity, political science and public health
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October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Killam Emerging Research Leader Award celebrates outstanding early career scholarship. UCalgary scholars recognized for leadership in cybersecurity, political science and public health #KillamLaureates @ucalgary.bsky.social
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Dalhousie is celebrating 12 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs whose research is shaping a more sustainable, just, and resilient future. The new CRC's include Mita Dasog, Killam Memorial Chair at Dalhousie University. bit.ly/3JtNzMy [via Dal News]
#KillamLaureate @dalhousieu.bsky.social
#KillamLaureate @dalhousieu.bsky.social
From Arctic law to viral epidemics: Dalhousie's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges
Dalhousie celebrates new and renewed Canada Research Chairs tackling global challenges from Arctic law and anti-Black racism to climate resilience, clean energy, and pandemic preparedness.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Dalhousie is celebrating 12 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs whose research is shaping a more sustainable, just, and resilient future. The new CRC's include Mita Dasog, Killam Memorial Chair at Dalhousie University. bit.ly/3JtNzMy [via Dal News]
#KillamLaureate @dalhousieu.bsky.social
#KillamLaureate @dalhousieu.bsky.social
The Killam Trustees met the 2025 Killam Laureates at the University of Alberta last week - amazing researchers! Thank you to the senior administration of the University for the discussions on how the Killam funding continues to support important research. bit.ly/49kPH3M @ualberta.bsky.social
Congratulations to the 2025 Killam Laureates
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October 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Killam Trustees met the 2025 Killam Laureates at the University of Alberta last week - amazing researchers! Thank you to the senior administration of the University for the discussions on how the Killam funding continues to support important research. bit.ly/49kPH3M @ualberta.bsky.social
Congratulations to Dr. Mahua Ghosh, associate professor, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Alberta, on receiving a 2025 Killam Annual Professorship. bit.ly/4hu0vyP @ualberta.bsky.social
2025 Killam Annual Professorship
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October 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Mahua Ghosh, associate professor, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Alberta, on receiving a 2025 Killam Annual Professorship. bit.ly/4hu0vyP @ualberta.bsky.social
Oct 21 Killam Seminar Series: Corticospinal circuits and neuropathic pain in chronic CNS injury with Dr. Edmund Hollis, Director, Circuit Repair Lab, Burke Neurological Institute / Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Weill Cornell Medicine bit.ly/47iliAI
@theneuro.bsky.social
@theneuro.bsky.social
Killam Seminar Series: Corticospinal circuits and neuropathic pain in chronic CNS injury
Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and McGill...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Oct 21 Killam Seminar Series: Corticospinal circuits and neuropathic pain in chronic CNS injury with Dr. Edmund Hollis, Director, Circuit Repair Lab, Burke Neurological Institute / Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Weill Cornell Medicine bit.ly/47iliAI
@theneuro.bsky.social
@theneuro.bsky.social
Researchers at The Neuro show a brain exercise yields benefits: a study finds game-like online exercises offset signs of aging in key brain systems for learning and memory – the first of any intervention shown to do so bit.ly/4oit58g
[via McGill Newsroom] @theneuro.bsky.social #dementia #research
[via McGill Newsroom] @theneuro.bsky.social #dementia #research
Researchers at The Neuro show a brain exercise yields benefits
A McGill University-led clinical trial is the first in humans to show online brain training exercises can improve brain networks affecting learning and memory. The study found 10 weeks’ use of the gam...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Researchers at The Neuro show a brain exercise yields benefits: a study finds game-like online exercises offset signs of aging in key brain systems for learning and memory – the first of any intervention shown to do so bit.ly/4oit58g
[via McGill Newsroom] @theneuro.bsky.social #dementia #research
[via McGill Newsroom] @theneuro.bsky.social #dementia #research
Congratulations to Mita Dasog, Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Research Chair at Dalhousie Univ, on being one of the awardees of the 2026 Canada's Clean50 R&D category - award celebrating sustainability heroes bit.ly/4q7e1w2 #researchexcellence #sustainability #KillamLaureate @dalhousieu.bsky.social
Honourees | Page 2 | Clean50
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October 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Congratulations to Mita Dasog, Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Research Chair at Dalhousie Univ, on being one of the awardees of the 2026 Canada's Clean50 R&D category - award celebrating sustainability heroes bit.ly/4q7e1w2 #researchexcellence #sustainability #KillamLaureate @dalhousieu.bsky.social
Carolyn Belanger, RN is a PhD student in the Faculty of Native Studies at the U of Alberta working towards solutions in Indigenous health equity through self-governance. Learn about her journey to doctoral studies, her research and what inspires and motivates her. bit.ly/42GXkO5
#KillamLaureate
#KillamLaureate
Innovator Spotlight: Carolyn Belanger
Jeremy interviews Carolyn, a PhD student who is advocating for Indigenous health equity and the recent recipient of a Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation scholarship.
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October 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Carolyn Belanger, RN is a PhD student in the Faculty of Native Studies at the U of Alberta working towards solutions in Indigenous health equity through self-governance. Learn about her journey to doctoral studies, her research and what inspires and motivates her. bit.ly/42GXkO5
#KillamLaureate
#KillamLaureate
Congratulations to Jeff Dahn, Dalhousie researcher, who received the Energy Transition Award during the 2025 ceremony at Rome’s Quirinal Palace. The international science prize award recognizes research with a focus on sustainability and access to energy bit.ly/3JaiXzC
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@dalhousieu.bsky.social
When in Rome: Dal battery research pioneer receives global energy and sustainability award
Dr. Jeff Dahn, an icon in the world of battery technology, earned a top international science prize in Italy this week for his contributions to the global energy transition.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Congratulations to Jeff Dahn, Dalhousie researcher, who received the Energy Transition Award during the 2025 ceremony at Rome’s Quirinal Palace. The international science prize award recognizes research with a focus on sustainability and access to energy bit.ly/3JaiXzC
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@dalhousieu.bsky.social
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Le directeur du Neuro, le Dr Guy Rouleau, propose de relocaliser Le Neuro sur le site Glen du CUSM.
«Les bâtiments vétustes du Neuro, situés rue University, ne répondent plus aux besoins d’aujourd’hui, et posent des risques réels de bris de service».
En savoir plus : tr.ee/sFCx7wqxer
«Les bâtiments vétustes du Neuro, situés rue University, ne répondent plus aux besoins d’aujourd’hui, et posent des risques réels de bris de service».
En savoir plus : tr.ee/sFCx7wqxer
October 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Le directeur du Neuro, le Dr Guy Rouleau, propose de relocaliser Le Neuro sur le site Glen du CUSM.
«Les bâtiments vétustes du Neuro, situés rue University, ne répondent plus aux besoins d’aujourd’hui, et posent des risques réels de bris de service».
En savoir plus : tr.ee/sFCx7wqxer
«Les bâtiments vétustes du Neuro, situés rue University, ne répondent plus aux besoins d’aujourd’hui, et posent des risques réels de bris de service».
En savoir plus : tr.ee/sFCx7wqxer
Register online or in-person for the Oct 14 Killam Seminar Series at The Neuro: Expanding spectrum of the dementias - lessons from a neuropathological population cohort with Dr. Liisa Myllykangas, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital bit.ly/4q1VelG
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@theneuro.bsky.social
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October 8, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Register online or in-person for the Oct 14 Killam Seminar Series at The Neuro: Expanding spectrum of the dementias - lessons from a neuropathological population cohort with Dr. Liisa Myllykangas, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital bit.ly/4q1VelG
@theneuro.bsky.social
@theneuro.bsky.social
A breakthrough that is the result of more than a decade of work by #KillamLaureates Dr. Stephen Withers and Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations. bit.ly/4mNj4if
#researchexcellence #chemistry #pathology
#researchexcellence #chemistry #pathology
UBC enzyme technology clears first human test toward universal donor organs for transplantation - UBC News
UBC-developed enzymes successfully converted a kidney to universal type O for transplant, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A breakthrough that is the result of more than a decade of work by #KillamLaureates Dr. Stephen Withers and Dr. Jayachandran Kizhakkedathu, marking a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations. bit.ly/4mNj4if
#researchexcellence #chemistry #pathology
#researchexcellence #chemistry #pathology
Kazim Haider wants to make a difference in the lives of people with diabetes and give them more control of their health and their lives by developing a low-cost, pain-free glucose-monitoring patch bit.ly/3VTmSUl
#KillamLaureate #VanierGraduate @ucalgary.bsky.social
#KillamLaureate #VanierGraduate @ucalgary.bsky.social
Inventing a more accessible and pain-free glucose monitor
Schulich student Kazim Haider one of six UCalgary recipients of Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
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October 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Kazim Haider wants to make a difference in the lives of people with diabetes and give them more control of their health and their lives by developing a low-cost, pain-free glucose-monitoring patch bit.ly/3VTmSUl
#KillamLaureate #VanierGraduate @ucalgary.bsky.social
#KillamLaureate #VanierGraduate @ucalgary.bsky.social
After the summer hiatus, the Killam Seminar Series at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are back on Sept 30: Insights into inter-organelle contact site misregulation in neurodegenerative diseases. Register to attend in person or virtually: bit.ly/4pFNPsi
Killam Seminar Series: Insights into inter-organelle contact site misregulation in neurodegenerative diseases
Supported by the generosity of the Killam Trusts, The Neuro's Killam Seminar Series invites outstanding guest speakers whose research is of interest to the scientific community at The Neuro and McGill...
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September 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
After the summer hiatus, the Killam Seminar Series at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) are back on Sept 30: Insights into inter-organelle contact site misregulation in neurodegenerative diseases. Register to attend in person or virtually: bit.ly/4pFNPsi
Dr. Anastassia Voronova, a Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry researcher at the U of A, receives the Killam Accelerator Research Award for the outstanding promise demonstrated by a combination of research output and impact bit.ly/4nGwmyc @ualberta.bsky.social @amvoronova.bsky.social #researchexcellence
Dr. Anastassia Voronova Wins The Killam Accelerator Research Award!
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September 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Dr. Anastassia Voronova, a Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry researcher at the U of A, receives the Killam Accelerator Research Award for the outstanding promise demonstrated by a combination of research output and impact bit.ly/4nGwmyc @ualberta.bsky.social @amvoronova.bsky.social #researchexcellence
Special kudos to Kora DeBeck, Distinguished Professor and Dorothy Killam Fellow at SFU. Professor DeBeck’s research addresses the urgent issue of unregulated drug toxicity, now the leading cause of unnatural death in British Columbia.
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@koradebeck.bsky.social
Congrats to Jiangchuan Liu, Kora DeBeck, TJ Salway and Tammara Soma on being named to the Royal Society of Canada, the country’s highest academic honour. They join the growing number of SFU researchers whose leadership is shaping a better future for Canada and the world. www.sfu.ca/sfunews/stor...
Four SFU scholars receive Royal Society of Canada honours
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September 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Special kudos to Kora DeBeck, Distinguished Professor and Dorothy Killam Fellow at SFU. Professor DeBeck’s research addresses the urgent issue of unregulated drug toxicity, now the leading cause of unnatural death in British Columbia.
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@koradebeck.bsky.social
Il nous fait plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Iain Stewart comme fiduciaire en vigueur le 1er septembre 2025. Iain est fidèle depuis longtemps à son engagement envers la recherche et à l’innovation et il se réjouit à l’idée de faire progresser la mission de Killam. bit.ly/3Vt7ldx
Welcome to new Killam Trustee, Iain Stewart - Killam Laureates
The Killam Trustees are pleased to announce that Iain Stewart has been appointed as Trustee effective September 1, 2025.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Il nous fait plaisir d’annoncer la nomination de Iain Stewart comme fiduciaire en vigueur le 1er septembre 2025. Iain est fidèle depuis longtemps à son engagement envers la recherche et à l’innovation et il se réjouit à l’idée de faire progresser la mission de Killam. bit.ly/3Vt7ldx
We are pleased to announce that Iain Stewart has been appointed as a Killam Trustee effective September 1, 2025.
Iain is looking forward to advancing the Killam mission of building Canada’s future through scientific attainment and research excellence. bit.ly/3Vt7ldx
Iain is looking forward to advancing the Killam mission of building Canada’s future through scientific attainment and research excellence. bit.ly/3Vt7ldx
Welcome to new Killam Trustee, Iain Stewart - Killam Laureates
The Killam Trustees are pleased to announce that Iain Stewart has been appointed as Trustee effective September 1, 2025.
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September 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
We are pleased to announce that Iain Stewart has been appointed as a Killam Trustee effective September 1, 2025.
Iain is looking forward to advancing the Killam mission of building Canada’s future through scientific attainment and research excellence. bit.ly/3Vt7ldx
Iain is looking forward to advancing the Killam mission of building Canada’s future through scientific attainment and research excellence. bit.ly/3Vt7ldx
Paul Corkum meets Paul Corkum Fellows Andrew Tanentzap and Yaser Abu-Lebdeh on CBC Radio All in a Day with Alan Neal #Killam2025 bit.ly/3Feoaol
May 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Paul Corkum meets Paul Corkum Fellows Andrew Tanentzap and Yaser Abu-Lebdeh on CBC Radio All in a Day with Alan Neal #Killam2025 bit.ly/3Feoaol
Today is the 60th anniversary of the day Mrs. Dorothy Killam put the final touches on her plan to help in building Canada's future through advanced studies as she signed her will in Halifax. As of today, the Killam endowment has supported over 8,000 Canadian scholars. killamlaureates.ca
May 22, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Today is the 60th anniversary of the day Mrs. Dorothy Killam put the final touches on her plan to help in building Canada's future through advanced studies as she signed her will in Halifax. As of today, the Killam endowment has supported over 8,000 Canadian scholars. killamlaureates.ca
Les lauréats des bourses Paul Corkum de Killam et du CNRC 2025 ont été annoncés aujourd'hui. Ces boursiers apportent une contribution exceptionnelle à la recherche au Canada et s’appuieront sur l’héritage d’excellence et de leadership scientifiques de M. Corkum bit.ly/4jgkVdT #Killam2025
May 21, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Les lauréats des bourses Paul Corkum de Killam et du CNRC 2025 ont été annoncés aujourd'hui. Ces boursiers apportent une contribution exceptionnelle à la recherche au Canada et s’appuieront sur l’héritage d’excellence et de leadership scientifiques de M. Corkum bit.ly/4jgkVdT #Killam2025
The recipients of the 2025 Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships were revealed today. These Fellows are making outstanding contributions to research in Canada and will build on Dr. Corkum’s legacy of scientific excellence and leadership bit.ly/4k3V6ie
May 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The recipients of the 2025 Killam NRC Paul Corkum Fellowships were revealed today. These Fellows are making outstanding contributions to research in Canada and will build on Dr. Corkum’s legacy of scientific excellence and leadership bit.ly/4k3V6ie
Congratulations to all with special kudos to neuroscientist Alan Evans ( 2020 #KillamPrize #HealthSciences) #brainimaging #brainnetworks
Congratulations to neuroscientist Alan Evans and the team from The Canadian Open Neuroscience Platform (CONP), who have been awarded $2.85 million from Brain Canada's Platform Support Grants.
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May 20, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Congratulations to all with special kudos to neuroscientist Alan Evans ( 2020 #KillamPrize #HealthSciences) #brainimaging #brainnetworks
Congratulations to Professor Milica Radisic on receiving a 2025 Governor General’s Innovation Award. Prof. Radisic’s research focuses on organ-on-a-chip engineering and the development of new biomaterials that promote healing bit.ly/3EUzMwz
[via University of Toronto Engineering] #KillamLaureate
[via University of Toronto Engineering] #KillamLaureate
Professor Milica Radisic receives a Governor General’s Innovation Award
Radisic’s research focuses on organ-on-a-chip engineering and the development of new biomaterials that promote healing
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May 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Congratulations to Professor Milica Radisic on receiving a 2025 Governor General’s Innovation Award. Prof. Radisic’s research focuses on organ-on-a-chip engineering and the development of new biomaterials that promote healing bit.ly/3EUzMwz
[via University of Toronto Engineering] #KillamLaureate
[via University of Toronto Engineering] #KillamLaureate