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2019 Purdue Pharma Canada Distinguished Lecture – September 25

On Wednesday, September 25, the university will welcome to campus for the 2019 Purdue Pharma Canada Distinguished Lecture.

Dr. Damha is a Chemistry Professor at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. He is a world-renowned researcher in a class of biomolecules called nucleic acids. He leads a research group that synthesizes and evaluates novel molecules as potential next generation therapeutics. He has authored more than 190 publications and filed/received several patents worldwide.

In his talk Synthesis and Applications of Nucleic Acid Analogues, Dr. Damha will discuss new chemical strategies to improving the properties of nucleic acids.

  • When: Wednesday, September 25 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. (post-lecture reception in the Founding Deans Atrium)
  • Where: Science Building, Room 2140

For more information, contact Jessica Leger, Office Assistant, Faculty of Science, at ext. 2284.