Research driving treatment of rare diseases | Queen's Gazette
A Queenβs-founded startup is translating long-term research into potential treatments for rare genetic bone disorders.
A Queenβs-founded biotech startup is turning decades of research into new hope for people with rare genetic bone disorders. Led by #QueensU researcher Martin Petkovich, Ocythera is advancing a therapy aimed at preserving mobility and independence.
Learn more: www.queensu.ca/gazette/stor...
17.02.2026 20:27 β
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Donβt miss your chance to register for our LIVE podcast recording with Dr. SeΓ‘n Barry, Professor of the Department of Chemistry at Carleton U! @carleton.ca
Guests will have the opportunity to ask questions during our live Q&A session.
β‘οΈ Register today: bit.ly/3JTbkxA
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25.02.2026 17:04 β
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Can modifying the backbone of an NHC completely change how it orientates on gold nanoparticles?
New research from C2MCIβs Micro team explores how backbone alkyl chains can flip NHC binding orientation and open pathways for more durable nanomaterials. β¬οΈ
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#NFRF #ChemSky
26.02.2026 17:04 β
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β[Support] isn't the same for everyone, so I do my best to model support & success for my students. If they see someone like me navigate those challenges, then they might believe they're able to do that.β
β @drdre4000.bsky.social of @holy-cross.bsky.social
β‘οΈ bit.ly/46gYBgu
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27.02.2026 17:05 β
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New research from C2MCIβs Micro team strives to match industrial adhesion benchmarks with non-toxic, eco-friendly NHCs instead of hazardous chemical treatments.
β‘οΈ Learn how a simple NHC treatment improved bond strength & protected aluminum from corrosion: bit.ly/4ubmOiL
#ChemSky #NFRF
02.03.2026 17:01 β
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C2MCI is proud to announce the successful grant recipients of our 2026 HQP Research Grant Competition: a funding opportunity for our HQP to generate their own research project aligned with C2MCI's mandate.
β‘οΈ Learn more about this yearβs grant recipients: bit.ly/4r6FLQC
#NFRF
03.03.2026 17:00 β
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German soccer team cancels Minnesota visit due to ICE crackdown
Bundesliga side Werder Bremen were planning to visit in May, though no matches were scheduled.
This is what needs to happen.
Cancel the World Cup.
Cancel the Olympics.
Cancel your US vacations.
Refuse to support this regime and refuse to endanger lives.
22.02.2026 03:15 β
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For the 1-year anniversary of C2MCIβs International Research Network, todayβs spotlight features Dr. Vinayak Singh & Dr. @kellychibale.bsky.social
Working with Dr. Chantelle Capicciotti, this project is examining nanocluster-bacterial interactions + their potential against antimicrobial resistance.
27.11.2025 17:01 β
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Through the transformative reach of the Bruce Mitchell Research Program, C2MCIβs Research Faculty members are shaping the future of research excellence.
Learn more about how their research is driving innovation and addressing global challenges: bit.ly/3MHRHtJ
@queensuresearch.bsky.social
18.12.2025 17:03 β
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Todayβs International Research Network spotlight features Dr. Emeka Oguzie.
Working alongside C2MCI Collaborator Dr. Yolanda Hedberg, this project is working to develop enhanced anti-corrosion coatings for transportation materials and green energy infrastructure.
22.12.2025 17:03 β
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From surface chemistry breakthroughs to advances in biomedical nanoclusters, C2MCIβs research teams collectively published 20 #NFRF-funded papers in 2025!
β‘οΈ Explore the full list of publications: bit.ly/4qgG0c8
#ChemSky
24.12.2025 17:04 β
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Todayβs International Research Network spotlight features Dr. Salma Elmallah.
Working alongside C2MCI Collaborator Dr. Lucia Lee ( @lucialee.bsky.social ), this project aims to create novel NHC-functionalized materials with enhanced therapeutic efficacy and material stability.
26.12.2025 17:02 β
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From international recognition to major national research honours, 2025 was an exceptional year of achievement across the C2MCI network.
These accomplishments reflect the expertise and talent of our community across every level. Please join us in congratulating award recipients!
29.12.2025 17:03 β
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C2MCI is featured in Queenβs annual Year in Research: a celebration of the universityβs most impactful research moments of 2025.
Weβre proud to celebrate the achievements of our community alongside the broader impact of our research. π
Read the article: bit.ly/49csuR4
09.01.2026 17:00 β
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PhD student Uche Njoku, who is part of the research team.
Researchers @usask.ca @usaskmed.bsky.social are using the CLS to study nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a condition that affects around 10 million Canadians. Their work could lead to new medicines or diet changes to help people avoid cirrhosis and liver cancer: https://bit.ly/47MIn0j
14.01.2026 21:15 β
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Don't miss the 7th edition of the Canadian Science Policy Magazine!
Explore editorials from science and innovation policy experts: https://sciencepolicy.ca/cspc-magazine-2025/
#CdnSci #CdnInnovation
14.01.2026 21:35 β
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Mini ASPiRE happening at Honolulu with @cathleencrudden.bsky.social
19.12.2025 00:04 β
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Dr. Yolanda Hedberg (C2MCI Research Faculty, Macro and Nano) and her team at @westernubji.bsky.social recently led a two-day Implantology Workshop at @westernu.ca that brought together more than 50 experts from across Canada.
β‘οΈ Learn more: bit.ly/4oRQo93
15.12.2025 17:02 β
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C2MCI invites you to register for our biweekly virtual seminar & podcast series, now featuring an all-new 2026 speaker lineup!
Join us every other Wednesday from 11:00amβ12:00pm ET for great speakers and discussions.
Register today to receive an invite:
bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky
17.12.2025 17:04 β
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π’Today we have the pleasure to welcome at #ISCR @cathleencrudden.bsky.social, @cnrs.fr ambassador
Many thanks π to her for her great talk about:
π 'Organometallic Chemistry in Catalysis and Materials Science'
@rennesuniv.bsky.social @cnrs-bretagneloire.bsky.social
#ENSCR @insarennes.bsky.social
12.11.2025 11:05 β
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C2MCI invites you to join our FREE Virtual Seminar Series public lecture with Dr. Shahar Dery of Bar-Ilan University in Israel.
βοΈ Register today to learn more about bridging the gap between model complexes and functional catalytic materials: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
#ChemSky @queensuresearch.bsky.social
19.11.2025 17:02 β
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November marks the 1-year anniversary of C2MCIβs International Research Network launch: competitive research awards given to four teams for proof-of-concept projects.
Keep an eye out for upcoming overviews of ongoing International Research Network projects and their research focuses!
25.11.2025 17:04 β
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π Happening at 11am ET today! Register now and attend live: bit.ly/4mJhDCl
Join us for a public lecture from Dr. Henrik Pedersen (@drhenke.bsky.social) of LinkΓΆping University (@liu.se) to learn more about electron chemical vapor deposition.
01.10.2025 11:05 β
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@queensuresearch.bsky.social @queensuprincipal.bsky.social @kingstonist.bsky.social - If you're in Kingston ON, this will be great event for all!
30.09.2025 10:43 β
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For us, bell hooks was great teacher who echoed what ZenpΕ Sensei says: "be strict with yourself; be gentle with others."
Self-care is a currently fashionable pop-psych practice, but in the way of karate, care for the self without care for community is merely narcissism.
08.09.2025 21:47 β
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Dr Feukeu exposes our #bias to focus on the end-users when we plan for new #technology, while never really understanding the sourced #labor for that new #reality.
Follow for more thought-provoking #interviews by global #Futurists
www.youtube.com/@scenariofut...
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30.09.2025 09:41 β
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Want to learn more about the current state of C2MCI research (and how our Institute was created)?
Check out our Scientific Director, Dr. Cathleen Crudden (@cathleencrudden.bsky.social), at the 2025 Royal Society of Canada Eastern Ontario Symposium!
β‘οΈ bit.ly/4ngy49q @ 1:08:00
23.09.2025 16:06 β
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@queensuresearch.bsky.social @queensuprincipal.bsky.social @kingstonist.bsky.social - If you're in Kingston ON, this will be great event for all!
30.09.2025 10:43 β
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