Canadian Zebrafish Research Community
Canadian Zebrafish Research Community
This IZFS community serves as a hub for Canadian zebrafish researchers to establish common resources, have gathering events, provide networking opportunities, and enhance the visibility of early career researchers.
Leadership
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Secretary Michelle Collins, PhD University of Saskatchewan |
President Ruben Marin Juez, PhD University of Montreal |
Treasurer Eric Samarut, PhD University of Montreal |
CZRC Webinar Committee:
The recently formed Canadian Zebrafish Research Community has formed a webinar committee, it will consist of the below members:
- Matthew Stoyek, PhD (Dalhousie University)
- Gursimran Kaur Bajwa, PhD (University of Montreal / CHU Saint Justine Research Centre)
- Emilio Ernesto Mendez Olivos, PhD (University of Calgary)
- Sarah Kamel, PhD (Sickkids)
- Cynthia Adjekukor, PhD (University of Calgary)
- Vranda Garg, PhD (University of Montreal / CHUM)
Upcoming Activities ![](/UserFiles/image/IZFC/marc-olivier-jodoin-BG9oZ15a4Xk-unsplash.jpg)
- 2nd Annual Canadian Zebrafish Research Community Meeting: May 14, 2024 in Montreal, Canada
- 3rd Annual Canadian Zebrafish Research Community Scientific Meeting, spring 2025 in Toronto, Canada
- Webinar series primarily developed by and for postdocs and PhD students from Canadian labs
- Developing an online repository for list of zebrafish lines available in Canada, job postings, internship offers and mentoring opportunities
- Technology and Expertise Exchange Programs (TEEPs)
Proposal Submissions for up to two TEEP awards are currently being accepted from June 15 – July 1, 2024.
Proposals should be submitted to info@izfs.org.
How to Join
Although joining the IZFS is not currently required to be part for the Canadian Zebrafish Research Community, we strongly encourage you to become an IZFS member. Will benefit from the IZFS infrastructure and resources. Therefore, the support of the IZFS is instrumental to the present and future success of this initiative. If you are not a current IZFS member, please visit the membership page to either join or renew your IZFS membership today.
By joining the Canadian Zebrafish Research Community, you will start receiving communications and invitations to participate in upcoming activities.