Nelson Lam

Excited to announce that our lab has secured $225,000 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to advance our research in selective catalysis/syntheses.

Very excited to translate these funds into actionable research that accelerates synthesis within/beyond our lab!

Ending bike week with a lunch time bike ride with @nelsonyslam.bsky.social and @mcindoe.bsky.social around some pretty parts of town.

🚨 Big news! UVic researchers receive $1.13M from CFI-JELF to advance their work in climate and health innovation. These locally grounded projects are creating global impact, from BC’s alpine ecosystems to coastal communities and beyond. 🌍

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Today, we bid farewell to two fiercely talented undergraduate researchers - Mattea Cady and Adlih Britton - and celebrated with a Conference-style meeting + a trip to the Sooke Potholes! ☀️☀️

Adlih will be joining the group of @coreystephenson.bsky.social, and we excited to see her future successes!

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Catalyst Design - Ottawa, Ontario (CA) job with University of Ottawa, Ontario CANADA | 12844053 The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Sustainable Catalyst Design. The successful candidate wil...

@uottawa.ca is hiring a Full Professor and Tier 1 CRC in Sustainable Catalyst Design. Ability to teach inorganic and organometallic chemistry especially welcome. Comes with dedicated funding, teaching reduction, and substantial startup funds. Ottawa is a great place to live!

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What better to do on the morning of #CSC2025 than explore some Ottawa trails with @leitchlab.bsky.social, @nelsonyslam.bsky.social and @hoflab.bsky.social ?

Group photo of CSC Young Investigator Workshop attendees

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the CSC Org/Bioorg Young Investigator Workshop this weekend! Fantastic science and amazing engagement from everyone.
Now on to the main event!! #CSC2025

When you have to do a chalk talk at 8 am but the oilers just tied up the game #CSCYIW25 #ChemSky @leitchlab.bsky.social @nelsonyslam.bsky.social

The Very Idea of LGBTQ Health Is Under Attack The Trump administration has canceled millions of dollars in grants to study disparities affecting the well-being of the community. Valuable research has been lost.

With these cuts, the Trump administration is denying the existence of disparities affecting nearly one in 10 Americans, while conveniently ensuring there’s no paper trail proving the harm caused by its policies targeting the LGBTQ folks. Full piece (no paywall): www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

CHEM 270-151 - Faculty & staff - University of Victoria Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.

Come be my colleague! @uvic.ca is hiring for an Assistant Professor in physical and/or inorganic chemistry.

The department is super collegial, and Victoria is a great place to live. If you/someone you know fits the bill, we’d love to hear from you!

#facultychemjobs

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Pharmaceutical Tariffs: The What and the How

My thoughts on the “pharmaceutical tariffs” issue, and an explanation of just what a morass it is.

The Coming Out of a Transgender Scientist "I know that I am making the right decision because whenever I think about changing my gender role, I am flooded with feelings of relief."

We're disappointed to see Ben Barres's powerful book "The Autobiography of a Transgender Scientist" among the ~400 titles removed from the Naval Academy Library. Needless to say, we're proud to have published his book and will keep it — and his memory — alive.

End of term catharsis with the lab! Group outing for some axe throwing and dinner in downtown Victoria + debuting our lab’s first group photo ☀️🪓

Smoking cocktail

Swirling golden cocktail

White/red cocktails

Two contestants balancing on one leg

Group holiday party last night, featuring chemistry-influenced cocktails, a long but entertaining knockout tournament to determine gift exchange order, and a guest list that included the @nelsonyslam.bsky.social team. Always a fun evening!