Tier 1 Canada Research Chair Appointed in Marine Natural Products Chemistry
The federal government announced the latest round of Canada Research Chair appointments today in Quebec City and the list included a Tier 1 Chair in Marine Natural Products Chemistry for the University of Prince Edward Island.
Dr. Russell Kerr from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida Atlantic University will join the UPEI Faculty of Science on August 1. The long-term objective of Dr. Kerr's natural products research will be to aid in the development of new therapeutic drugs from a variety of marine life without damaging fragile marine environments.
"Dr. Kerr is an international research leader in the area of marine natural products. His experience and expertise in research and development will be a great addition to PEI's bioscience strengths. UPEI is very pleased that Dr. Kerr is joining us as our first Tier 1 Canada Research Chair," says Dr. Katherine Schultz, Vice President of Research and Development at UPEI.
The Canada Research Chairs Program is designed to attract the best talent from Canada and around the world, helping universities achieve research excellence in natural sciences and engineering, health sciences, and social sciences and humanities.
