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Industrial Research Chair in Plant Biotechnology ISSN 0229.2378 gue h UNIVERSITY NEWS BULLETIN Volume 29 Number 22 May 30, 1985 Industrial research chair in plant biotechnology by Ann Middleton An industrial research chair in plant biotechnology of this field such as recombinant DNA, vector utiliza- has been established at Guelph. President Burt tion for gene transfer, or gene expression." Matthews says the chair is one of two funded for the Prof. Jack Pasternak of Waterloo's biology recently formed Guelph-Waterloo Biotech by the department is acting chairman of Guelph-Waterloo Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council Biotech's Microbial Biotechnology Centre. He says and Allelix Inc., a research biotechnology and the chairs are designed to make the most of the development company. university's mandate for research. "This is not going The Guelph-Waterloo Biotech combines the to undermine what universities do," he says. "The expertise of scientists in plant, animal, microbial and program is not designed for industry to get a free industrial biotechnology at the two universities. A ride." The people chosen to occupy the chairs will Ian Attridge chair in microbial biotechnology will be located at be able to apply for grant money in the normal way, the University of Waterloo. he says, and in this way should provide a focus for Funding of up to $162,000 a year will be pro- research in biotechnology. vided for each of the two positions for five years, Guelph-Waterloo Biotech, the centre as separate Winegard Medal with an additional equipment grant of $38,000 in from the two chairs, is basically a research institute the first year for Guelph. Eighty per cent of the and not a training centre, says Prof. Pasternak. But funding will come from NSERC, and 20 per cent through the two industrial research chairs, graduate to OAC student from Allelix, Inc., a company formed by the Canada students will be trained and able to play an impor- Development Corporation, Labatt's and the Province tant role in the development of industrial biotech- Ian C. Attridge of Markham is the recipient of the of Ontario to identify areas of strategic importance nology in Canada. Winegard Medal for 1985. Awarded annually to the in biotechnology. The company intends to allow Guelph-Waterloo Biotech was formed with the graduand judged to be the most outstanding student, university research scientists to pursue their own approval of Senates at both universities last Decem- the Winegard Medal is the University's most presti- projects in this area. ber and is expected to act as a focus for innovative gious undergraduate award. Its winner must combine Dr. Jean Farrell, grants officer in NSERC's research in the growing field of biotechnology. The an outstanding academic record and participation University Industry Program, says this program is Plant Biotechnology Centre, under the direction of in extra-curricular activities with the personal attri- designed to help universities build on existing Prof. Kasha, and the Animal Biotechnology Centre, butes of leadership and citizenship. strengths in areas of science and technology of inter- under the acting directorship of Prof. John Phillips, est to industry. She says it will also support develop- Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, are Mr. Attridge will graduate June 7 from the ment of research in fields where there is a current located on this campus. The Microbial Biotechnology resources management program in OAC with an industrial need. But "we don't expect industry to Group and the Industrial Biotechnology Centre, average over eight semesters above 80 per cent. This call the shots," she says. "This program should which has as its acting director chemical engineering academic standing is noteworthy for two reasons: increase activity at the universities — it is not contract professor Murray Moo Young, are at Waterloo. Dr. the long list of extra-curricular activities in which research. Industry has to see the long-term, rather Dennis Howell of the Centre for International Pro- he took part, and, in the words of a senior faculty than the short-term benefits." grams was acting director of Guelph-Waterloo Biotech member, his major was one in which "high marks President Matthews echoes this statement: "The in its early stages, but a permanent director is now are tough to achieve." establishment of the chair in plant biotechnology being sought. will provide significant enrichment of our research The search for scientists to fill the two chairs The medalist's on-campus extra-curricular program, both basic and applied, and will enhance will involve a panel from the two universities and activities included several student clubs, his College our interaction with Allelix, our industrial partner." Allelix, Inc. Final approval of the candidates must year executive, the College Royal committee, musical Prof. Ken Kasha, Director of Guelph-Waterloo come from NSERC. It is expected that the posi- activities, the Varsity team in Nordic skiing, and Biotech's Plant Biotechnology Centre, says the chair tions will be filledfall.❑fal1.❑ intramural teams in five other sports. Off-campus, will serve to encourage research in this key area. he was active in the Ontario Public Interest Research "Plant biotechnology is a priority area for crop Group of Guelph; the Federation of Ontario Natur- improvement in Canada," he says. "It has been alists; Friends of the Wye Marsh; the Guelph Envi- designated as such by the government." Existing ronmental Council; Guelph Field Naturalists; the strengths in this area must be bolstered to maintain International Coalition in Support of Environmental Programs; and crop efficiency and Canada's competitive edge in the Guelph Peace and Disarmament Conference of international markets, he says. 1984. He was also involved in a number of youth Youth Year and lay programs in the United Church. "We want an established person with both a national and international reputation for the posi- Continued on page 4. tion, one who is at the leading edge of some aspect 10th anniversary of Winegard Medal Guelph's best Peter Taylor This year marks the 10th anniversary of the presen- played second fiddle to my career." He says it would tation of the W. C. Winegard Medal. This year's be a tough choice to have to give up either, but at recipient, Ian Attridge, is joining a select group of the centre of both is his family — his wife, Nancy, Guelph graduates who are a source of pride and a former junior high school teacher, and daughter inspiration to the University community. Step hanne. Former University of Guelph president Dr. William Winegard marks the anniversary with a Christine Zink (1978) letter from the House of Commons, where he is Guelph's member of Parliament. In it, he writes: In 1978, when Christine Zink first joined a large "It is not often that one has the opportunity to animal practice in Drayton, Ontario, the idea of a suggest terms of reference for the University's most woman veterinarian working with farm animals was Anne-Frances Miller prestigious student award. Such was my good for- "so inconceivable" to farmers in the area that some tune 10 years ago, and over the years I have become of them called her "young man," she writes. She "Quantum Effects in the Structure of Liquid Water," increasingly grateful that the Senate accepted the recalls many a midnight drive over deserted farm under the supervision of Physics professor Peter proposed terms. A university-wide competition roads to help a cow give birth, returning home at Egelstaff. always stimulates interest, especially when academic sunrise knowing there was still a full day's work In 1982 he married Darlene Maurer, and their excellence and extra-curricular activities form the ahead. daughter Athena Catherine-Beth was born earlier basis of the competition. The men and women who After two years of practice, Dr. Zink returned this year. have won the medal have been Guelph at its best. to OVC for post-graduate work, and is now doing Mr. Root is a youth group leader in the First I have been proud to know them." research on "The Pathogenesis of Corynebacterium Baptist Church in Guelph, and was president of the The News Bulletin wrote to previous winners of equi Pneumonia in Foals." In 1983, she passed the Baptist Youth of Ontario and Quebec in 1983-1984. the Winegard Medal and received letters, and some American College of Veterinary Pathologists special- photographs, from seven of the nine gold medalists: ity board examination. She expects to graduate with Peter Taylor, BA, 1976 recipient; Christine Zink, a PhD this year, and is deciding between a position Anne-Frances Miller (1982) DVM, 1978 recipient; Timothy Henshaw, DVM, on faculty at a veterinary school or post-doctoral From New Haven, Connecticut, Ms. Miller writes 1979 recipient; John Root, B.Sc., 1981 recipient; research at a medical school in the United States. to say she is at Yale University in the chemistry Anne-Frances Miller, B.Sc., 1982 recipient; Nicole Away from academic work, her interests include department doing research on photosynthetic oxygen Didicher, BA, 1983 recipient; and James Sidlofsky, playing goalie for the Department of Pathology's evolution for her PhD thesis. The move to chemistry BA, 1984 recipient. As of press time Monday, there women's hockey team, taking her golden retriever from her undergraduate studies in molecular genetics was no response from Marl Saunders, B.Sc., 1977 to obedience trials, and singing in a 400-voice mass and biophysics "has been good for me," she says. recipient, and Elaine Courtice, B.Sc., 1980 recipient. choir. "The chemistry I am learning helps me to better The following is a summary of their achievements, understand how enzymes work and macromolecules both professional and personal, and their future Tim Henshaw (1979) interact with their environment." hopes and plans.
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