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Event details:

Event: Talk and Trivia (with speaker Dr. John Dutcher)
Date and Time: Wednesday March 20th, 4:00 PM EDT / 5:30 PM NDT / 1:00 PM PDT
Location: Virtual (Zoom)

Zoom Link: https://sfu.zoom.us/j/82619366909?pwd=WfVdAUhqwuA0LAOFZU3KPaWxs3tPJV.1

Round 1 Answer Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WouG5zkjDxe1wiLG6

Round 2 Answer Submission Form: https://forms.gle/o4e3oKrysHGi569TA

Are you looking to learn more about navigating the next steps of your career? What is it like to work with industry partners or take a product from lab to market?  Join us to hear Dr. John Dutcher share the interesting research he has conducted throughout his academic career, including collaborations with industry and co-founding a biotech startup.
The talk will be followed by a networking and trivia session. Come battle it out in this clash of wits!

What to expect:
•    Learn: Presentation by Dr. John Dutcher
•    Discuss: Ask Dr. Dutcher questions to learn more about his research and career
•    Game On: Network with fellow trainees and battle it out during trivia

Schedule:
•    4:00 PM ET - Presentation by Dr. John Dutcher
•    4:30 PM ET - Questions and discussions with Dr. John Dutcher 
•    5:00 PM ET - Trivia

*The winning team will receive a $50 prize courtesy of the Biophysical Society of Canada

Title of talk:

Nano From Nature: From Serendipitous Discovery to Fundamental Science to Commercialization

About the speaker:

Dr. John Dutcher is a professor in the physics department at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on investigating the physics of sustainable polymers and nanostructured biomaterials using high level experimental and data analysis techniques. Dr. Dutcher's work investigating the properties of a novel natural nanoparticle, phytoglycogen, led to him co-founding the company, Mirexus Biotechnologies. His research has also led to several industry collaborations including developing techniques to investigate the reliability of cross-linked polyethylene pipe for commercial and domestic water applications using machine learning concepts. Dr. Dutcher’s extensive research in the biophysics space, his collaborations with industry partners, and his experience navigating the transition from lab discovery to biotechnology company provides a unique opportunity for trainees to learn and discuss various aspects of a career in science.