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
Student evaluations of teaching for Signal Transduction are in
Last semester (Winter 2013), Chris taught at Mount Allison University a 4th-year biochemistry course called Signal Transduction (BIOC 4031). As with all courses at Mount Allison, and many other universities, students marked the end of the semester by evaluating the course, and the instructor himself. These evaluations have recently been tabulated and returned to Chris, … Continue reading Student evaluations of teaching for Signal Transduction are in
The Dieni Research Group attends and presents at the CSZ 2013 Annual Meeting
Chris and Neal Callaghan have both attended and presented at the Canadian Society of Zoologists (CSZ) 2013 Annual Meeting hosted at the University of Guelph. The CSZ is a national-level society of scientists working on animal-related research in the fields of 1) comparative biochemistry and physiology, 2) parasitology, immunity and environment, 3) comparative morphology and development, … Continue reading The Dieni Research Group attends and presents at the CSZ 2013 Annual Meeting
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
Neal selected as a finalist for the CSZ 2013 Annual Meeting Holeton Award
Hot on the heels of his selection as a finalist for the Battle Award, Neal Callaghan has just been selected in a similar fashion as a finalist for the Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (CPB) section-specific Holeton Award at the Canadian Society of Zoologists 2013 Annual Meeting. From the Awards page on the meeting website: George F. Holeton Award In addition … Continue reading Neal selected as a finalist for the CSZ 2013 Annual Meeting Holeton Award
Neal wins EPCOR Water Ltd Student Travel Award
Neal Callaghan has just won a very special student travel award to attend the Canadian Society of Zoologists 2013 Annual Meeting, known as the EPCOR Water Ltd Student Travel Award, valued at $500. Neal previously won additional awards providing further financial support to attend this same conference, including a Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry student … Continue reading Neal wins EPCOR Water Ltd Student Travel Award
Neal selected as a finalist for the CSZ 2013 Annual Meeting Battle Award
Based on a pre-screening of submitted posters, Neal Callaghan has been selected as a finalist for the Battle Award at the Canadian Society of Zoologists 2013 Annual Meeting. From the Awards page on the meeting website: Helen Battle Award The Helen Battle Award is given for the best student poster at the Annual Conference of … Continue reading Neal selected as a finalist for the CSZ 2013 Annual Meeting Battle Award
Chris interviewed by CBC Radio on ricin toxicity
If you've been keeping up with the daily news headlines as of late, you've probably noticed that the toxin known as ricin has been making a substantial appearance- an Elvis impersonator from Mississippi has sent US President Barack Obama and others envelopes containing suspected ricin. Chris was interviewed yesterday by Mr. Ian Hamilton of CBC Radio … Continue reading Chris interviewed by CBC Radio on ricin toxicity
Meet Patrick Gormley
Patrick T. Gormley, undergraduate student in Chemistry at Mount Allison University, is Chris’ second summer research student and upcoming honours undergraduate thesis student. Take a look at a more expanded bio for Patrick here.
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
Laboratory for Evaluation of Pharmacological Agents in Remediation of Disease (LEoPARD) 