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Continuing our recognition of the 2026 CSMB Fellows from the Banff conference, we again offer congratulations to Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier, who is internationally recognized for his research on membrane proteins in human health and disease, and his contributions to mentorship and graduate education.
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Although unable to attend the conference in person, Dr. Ronald Pearlman was honoured as part of this year’s CSMB Fellows cohort. Dr. Pearlman is recognized for his longstanding contributions to molecular biosciences research in Canada, as well as for his sustained leadership and service.
Closing out our look back at the 2026 CSMB Conference in Banff, we again congratulate Dr. Eric Brown, recipient of the 2026 Arthur Wynne Gold Medal. Dr. Brown is recognized for his contributions to antibiotic discovery and antimicrobial research, as well as for his leadership and innovation.
Looking back at the 2026 CSMB Conference in Banff 🧬 From scientific sessions and award lectures to mentorship, networking, board meetings, and the debut of new CSMB merch, the conference highlighted the strength and energy of the Canadian molecular biosciences community.
Another highlight from #CSMB2026 in Banff: congratulations to Dr. Kieran Campbell, recipient of the 2026 CSMB New Investigator Award. This award recognizes outstanding early-career researchers whose work is already making significant contributions to the biosciences in Canada.
Among the highlights of #CSMB2026 in Banff was the recognition of this year’s CSMB Fellows, beginning with Dr. David Andrews. Dr. Andrews is recognized for his research on apoptosis and mitochondrial biology, as well as his longstanding leadership within the Canadian biosciences community.
Congratulations to Dr. Keiko Yoshioka, recipient of the 2026 Jeanne Manery-Fisher Memorial Award at #CSMB2026 in Banff. Nous sommes heureux de souligner la Dre Keiko Yoshioka, récipiendaire du Prix commémoratif Jeanne Manery-Fisher 2026. #WomenInScience #PlantBiology #CSMB
Congratulations to Dr. Mary-Ellen Harper, recipient of the 2026 Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award at #CSMB2026 in Banff. Pictured left to right: Eric Lee, Mary-Ellen Harper, Walid Houry, Hans-Joachim Wieden, and Mojgan Rastegar. #CSMB #CanadianScience
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The 69th Annual CSMB Meeting has officially begun - starting with a productive Board meeting to kick things off. We are excited for the days ahead and look forward to welcoming members and colleagues at the AGM. See you at the meeting!
The 2025 CSMB Bulletin is now live! This year’s issue highlights new society initiatives, the 2025 CSMB Fellows, and exciting research news from member departments across Canada. Read it here: csmb-scbm.ca/bulletins/
With this final post, we close our 2026 CSMB Awards and Distinctions series. Over the past days, we’ve had the privilege of highlighting researchers whose work, mentorship, and leadership continue to shape the scientific community in Canada. Congratulations once again to all recipients!
Our final honouree in the 2026 CSMB Awards series is Dr. Eric Brown, recipient of the Arthur Wynne Gold Medal. This medal recognizes a scientist whose work has had a profound impact on biochemistry and molecular biology. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience
Today’s honouree is Dr. Mary-Ellen Harper, the recipient of the 2026 Canadian Science Publishing Senior Investigator Award. Follow along as we celebrate each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience
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Today’s honouree is Dr. Keiko Yoshioka, recipient of the Jeanne Manery Fisher Memorial Lecture Award. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience
Join us in congratulating Dr. Kieran Campbell, recipient of the 2026 CSMB New Investigator Award! Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience
Join us in congratulating Dr. David Andrews, our final recipient of the 2026 CSMB Distinctions, recognized as a CSMB Fellow. Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience
Join us in congratulating Dr. Ronald Pearlman, one of the recipients of the 2026 CSMB Distinctions, recognized as a CSMB Fellow. Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience
Join us in congratulating Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier, one of the recipients of the 2026 CSMB Distinctions as a CSMB Fellow. Follow along as we highlight each of this year’s awardees in our 2026 CSMB Awards series. #CSMB #Biosciences #CanadianScience
2025 was an incredible year for the CSMB! Read our President’s end-of-year message reflecting on the year and what’s ahead in 2026 👇 csmb-scbm.ca/end-of-year-...
End of year letter from the President, Walid Houry, 2025 – Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences
Promoting and advancing molecular understanding of biology
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2025 a été une année remarquable pour la SCBM ! Découvrez le message de fin d’année de notre président, avec un retour sur l’année écoulée et les perspectives pour 2026 👇 csmb-scbm.ca/fr/message-d...
Message de fin d’année 2025 du président, Walid Houry – Société canadienne pour les biosciences moléculaires
Promotion et avancement de la compréhension moléculaire de la biologie
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The CSMB Board meeting was held December 5 2025. Board members discussed the work of our Society and planned for activities for the new year. We don't yet know if the CSMB's future includes tote bags, but rest assured, tote bags were discussed EXTENSIVELY. 🤣
La réunion du conseil d’administration de la SCBM a eu lieu le 5 décembre 2025. Les membres ont discuté du travail de la Société et ont planifié pour 2026. Nous ne savons pas si l’avenir de la SCBM inclura des sacs fourre-tout, mais rassurez-vous : ils ont été discutés EN LONG ET EN LARGE. 🤣
Dr Walid A. Houry et Dr Peter N. Lewis ont assisté à l’événement de Friends of CIHR célébrant Dr Henry Friesen et les 25 ans des IRSC, avec une table ronde sur la recherche en santé au Canada et une conférence de la lauréate 2025, Dr Brenda Andrews.
Dr. Walid Houry (CSMB President) and Dr Peter Lewis (Interim President, Friends of CIHR) at the Friends of CIHR event celebrating Dr. Henry Friesen and CIHR’s 25th anniversary, with a roundtable on “Transforming Health Research in Canada” and lecture by 2025 Friesen Prize winner Dr. Brenda Andrews.
Des membres du comité de défense des intérêts de la SCBM étaient à Ottawa du 17 au 21 novembre pour promouvoir l’investissement en science, avec des rencontres avec des députés, Science Meets Parliament, la Canadian Society Policy Conference et Friends of CIHR.
CSMB current and past leadership were in Ottawa to engage with policy and decision-making individuals during the Science Meets Parliament and the Canadian Society Policy Conference.
