GE Healthcare NEW Investigator Award of the CSMB
(formerly Merck Frosst Prize)

(Next awarded 2013)

The GE Healthcare New Investigator Award is an annual award established by the Society to recognize meritorious research in biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology in Canada. The nominee shall have accomplished outstanding research in one or more of the fields of biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology and must not have more than ten years of independent research experience. Special consideration shall be given for independent thought and originality. Nominating material will be kept and reconsidered for three years in succession.

The nominee need not be a member of the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences. Self-nominations will not be considered. Nominations shall consist of a letter which summarizes the significance of the nominee's research and pertinent biographic data. Six copies of the nominee's curriculum vitae, as well as six copies of five reprints which best illustrate the research contributions of this individual, should be submitted to the Secretary by the deadline (to be announced by e-mail) for distribution to an Award Committee, selected by the President. The awardee will deliver a lecture at the Annual Conference and submit a manuscript for publication in the CSMB BULLETIN.

CSMB Jeanne Manery Fisher Memorial Lectureship

(Next awarded 2014)

NRC Research Press Senior Investigator award
(Next awarded 2013)

CSMB Arthur Wynne Gold Medal

(Next awarded 2014)

(Next awarded 2013)

1. Purpose of the Award

The Award is intended to recognize a notable paper or series of related papers based on original research in genetics or allied fields completed and published by the candidate in a refereed journal during the 15 years period immediately following the completion of a first degree. It was initiated by the Genetics Society of Canada, which has now merged with the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB)

2. Eligibility

All candidates must be Members in good standing of the CSMB.

3. Procedures

1. In any given year the Award might not be given if, in the opinion of the Committee, no sufficiently strong candidates have been presented.
2. In the case of multiple authored papers, the particular contribution of the candidate must be clearly delineated in the letter of nomination.
3. Candidates must be nominated by a member of the CSMB and be supported by at least one seconder outside the candidate's present institution and with whom s/he has not collaborated in research.
4. The nomination papers must consist of:
   (i) A letter describing the scientific importance of the work on which the nomination is based.
   (ii) Reprints of the relevant papers (a maximum of five). (iii) The candidates full Curriculum Vitae.
   (iv) The names of three referees expert in the candidate's area of research.

4. The Award

The Award consists of a citation and a plaque. The successful candidate will be invited to present an honorary lecture at the CSMB Annual Conference.

(Next awarded 2013)

The Award provides collective, formal recognition by the membership of the CSMB for the excellent and distinguishing contribution(s) of a professional geneticist to genetic research and/or teaching and to foster genetical excellence in Canada. It was initiated by the Genetics Society of Canada, which has now merged with the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB)

2. Categories of Genetical Excellence

1. A contribution to genetical knowledge of outstanding distinction. Commonly, this would take the form of a published paper, monograph or book, reporting a contribution to knowledge of singular significance to the discipline (science) at large.
2. (i) Recognition of the cumulative, distinguished contributions of a senior investigator in Canada or elsewhere.
   (ii) Recognition of an academic career of distinction in teaching and in inspiring students in a Canadian University at either or both undergraduate and graduate levels and in training geneticists to meet the basic and applied needs of genetics in Canada (and elsewhere).

3. Eligibility

Any professional geneticist in Canada or elsewhere is eligible for consideration. While geneticists from outside Canada may receive the Award, this should not occur more often than every second year. In order to foster genetical excellence in Canada, the recipient of the Award will be invited to give a special lecture at a CSMB Annual Conference.

4. Procedures

A Selection Committee will be responsible for proposing candidates for the Award and receiving nominations from the membership at large on an annual basis.

The following documentation will be required for each candidate:

1. The published contributions where appropriate.
2. A condensed Curriculum Vitae
3. An Assessment by an established authority (authorities) of the merit of the contribution(s) where appropriate.

5. The Award

The Award will be a plaque including the CSMB and former GSC emblems and an inscription. It will be made annually during the banquet at a meeting of the CSMB or at the special lecture given by the Award winner at the CSMB Annual Conference.

As of 2012 the award will be a poster presentation award in genetics

1. Purpose of the Award

The CSMB is committed to recognizing outstanding PhD graduates in the field of Genetics in Canada. To this end, the Society will sponsor the "Margaret Thompson PhD Thesis Award" for the best PhD thesis in genetics submitted in Canada and nominated each year. It was initiated by the Genetics Society of Canada, which has now merged with the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB).

2. Eligibility

The definition of "Thesis in genetics" will initially be self defined by the student and supervisor and may encompass any branch of the field of genetics but will be subject to approval of eligibility by the Awards Committee. To be eligible, the PhD graduate must have submitted and successfully defended the thesis within two calendar years of the application deadline.

3. Procedures

Applications should include:

1. A nominating letter written by the Supervisor indicating why the student should be considered and why the thesis is deemed outstanding.
2. The PhD graduate's CV.
3. The thesis abstract as well as copies of papers resulting from the thesis work. A brief description of the contribution of the nominee to each publication should be included. All applications will be reviewed by the Awards Committee. Only one award will be given per academic year and only if a suitable application has been submitted. The winner will be chosen by a majority decision of the Awards Committee. This decision will be considered final.

 4. The Award

The award will consist of a plaque, a $500 cash prize and a one-year membership in the Society. In addition, the PhD graduate or supervisor is expected to present the award-winning research at a conference of the CSMB, normally in the year in which the award is bestowed. The PhD graduate's travel, accommodation and registration to the conference will be paid for by the Society.