Dr. Patrick Keeling, FRSC: Our recent discovery that the malaria parasite, Plasmodium, contains a chloroplast raises an intriguing question. Why would a parasite that develops in the dark within animal cells, need an organelle used for photosynthesis by plants and algae?
According to Statistic Canada, Newfoundland and Labrador has the fastest growing population of seniors in the country. In general, older adults have the most prevalent incidence of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Physical activity has been well documented as a protective and ameliorating factor for these concerns. In addition to these benefits, physical activity has also been shown to reduce the risk of falls in seniors.
Dr. Patrick Keeling, FRSC: Our recent discovery that the malaria parasite, Plasmodium, contains a chloroplast raises an intriguing question. Why would a parasite that develops in the dark within animal cells, need an organelle used for photosynthesis by plants and algae?
The Royal Society (RS) and the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) invite you to a roundtable where Fellows from both Societies will explore systemic factors that cause bacteria to become resistant to treatment and discuss how society should address them. The evening programme, moderated by John Hepburn, Vice-president Research & International at the University of British Columbia, will feature Julian Davies, Bob Hancock and David Patrick as the panellists.
Dr. Catherine Potvin’s lecture will be a journey to Panama where she examines the importance of tropical forests for the global carbon cycle. The presentation will start by setting the context of the international climate regime, followed by an examination of the challenges that scientists face when estimating tropical forest carbon stocks. This will bring her to talk about the people who live in, and from, the tropical forests of Panama.
Dr. Carole Peterson, FRSC, presents a public lecture titled: Stroll Down Memory (Research) Lane: Preliteracy Oral Skills, Eyewitness Memorial in Children, and Childhood Amnesia.
The Royal Society of London (RS) and the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) invite you to a roundtable where Fellows from both Societies will explore the challenges we face around powering an increasingly energy hungry society.
Within the context of Richard Florizone’s installation as President at Dalhousie University, the RSC is delighted to support a panel discussion of university leaders from around the world on the future of universities.
Dr. Catherine Potvin’s lecture will be a journey to Panama where she examines the importance of tropical forests for the global carbon cycle. The presentation will start by setting the context of the international climate regime, followed by an examination of the challenges that scientists face when estimating tropical forest carbon stocks. This will bring her to talk about the people who live in, and from, the tropical forests of Panama.
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