Today marks the first day of classes for the Fall 2016 semester at Ursinus College; it is also the first day that Chris will begin teaching in his new role as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry. In the Fall 2016 semester, he is responsible for teaching three undergraduate courses: Fundamentals of Biochemistry (CHEM-347), … Continue reading Chris begins teaching as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Ursinus College
2014 – A brief review
Happy early New Year to all supporters of the Dieni Research Group! 2014 was a very busy year for us, and now that it's almost over, we wanted to take a moment to reflect upon everything we accomplished during those 12 months. Publications We had 3 peer-reviewed manuscripts accepted for publication in 2014: Bessemer RA, … Continue reading 2014 – A brief review
Chris begins teaching at Carleton University
Chris has begun a Fall 2014 Contract Instructor appointment in the Institute of Biochemistry at Carleton University. He will be teaching a required 3rd-year biochemistry course, Biophysical Techniques and Applications (BIOC 3202), with his first lecture scheduled for later today. The appointment follows the completion of Chris' previous 2-year term as the Margaret and Wallace McCain … Continue reading Chris begins teaching at Carleton University
Chris receives mention in Concordia University Magazine
Chris has earned a small feature in the "Class Acts" section of the Winter 2014 issue of Concordia University Magazine (one of his alma mater), describing his inaugural Carleton University Alumni Association Young Alumni Achievement Award (from his other alma mater). Featured in the picture are: (left) Dr. Christopher Dieni, B.Sc. (Biochemistry, 2004, Concordia), Ph.D. … Continue reading Chris receives mention in Concordia University Magazine
Chris receives Young Alumni Achievement Award
Edit: The program for the 2nd annual Alumni Leadership Gala can be viewed here. It's finally official: after the announcement some time ago, the 2nd annual Alumni Leadership Gala has come to pass, at which Chris was honoured as the inaugural recipient of the Carleton University Alumni Association Young Alumni Achievement Award. The Gala took place … Continue reading Chris receives Young Alumni Achievement Award
Chris featured in the May 2013 issue of Carleton Now
Dear visitors to chrisdieni.com, It is with great pride that I share with you a story in the current (May 2013) issue of Carleton Now. As you may be aware, I was recently informed that I am the inaugural winner of the Carleton University Alumni Association Young Alumni Achievement Award, which will be presented to … Continue reading Chris featured in the May 2013 issue of Carleton Now
Chris to receive Carleton University Alumni Association Young Alumni Achievement Award
Edit: The program for the 2nd annual Alumni Leadership Gala can be viewed here. Chris will be presented as the inaugural winner of the Carleton University Alumni Association Young Alumni Achievement Award at the second annual Alumni Leadership Gala, June 1st, 2013. From the nomination page (this link no longer works) for the Young Alumni Achievement Award: "Established … Continue reading Chris to receive Carleton University Alumni Association Young Alumni Achievement Award
Chris officially accepts MASU Excellence in Teaching Award nomination
Chris is honoured and ecstatic to officially accept a nomination for a Mount Allison Students' Union (MASU) Excellence in Teaching Award. He was informed of the nomination midday on Monday, April 15th, and is currently gathering supporting documents and additional materials for the next phase of deliberations. Thank you to MASU, and especially the students … Continue reading Chris officially accepts MASU Excellence in Teaching Award nomination
“Like” the new Dieni Research Group Facebook page
Fellow scientists and supporters of scientific research with an affinity for social media can now follow the Dieni Research Group, by "liking" our new Facebook page. We hope to have many exciting updates for you over the course of the next few months!
Times & Transcript
Chris was featured in a local Moncton newspaper, the Times & Transcript, for his upcoming lecture at the Moncton Public Library as part of Mount Allison University's Lunch and Learn Series. The Lunch and Learn Series, planned by the Mount Allison Faculty Association (MAFA), gives the general public of the Moncton Metro area the chance to … Continue reading Times & Transcript
Laboratory for Evaluation of Pharmacological Agents in Remediation of Disease (LEoPARD) 