From owner-csm@net.bio.net Wed May 13 23:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: John Nash Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.csm Subject: Message for virologists at the ASV Date: 14 May 1998 12:16:07 -0700 Organization: National Research Council of Canada Lines: 24 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: csm@nrcbsa.bio.nrc.ca Distribution: world Message-ID: <01BD7F4A.E6A4CF30.john.nash@nrc.ca> Reply-To: "john.nash@nrc.ca" NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net From: ken dimock [SMTP:kdimock@uottawa.ca] Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 1998 12:55 PM Subject: Message for virologists at the ASV CANADIANS AT THE 1998 ASV BEER AND PIZZA ! (soft drinks too) WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 12 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM WHERE: MARY MURRIN LOUNGE Main (Ground) Floor of Gage Residence COME AND MEET YOUR FELLOW CANADIAN VIROLOGISTS. DISCUSS SCIENCE OR JUST SOCIALIZE. SPONSORS: CANADIAN SOCIETY OF MICROBIOLOGISTS BIOCHEM PHARMA AMGEN BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM From owner-csm@net.bio.net Sun May 24 23:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Eric Carstens Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.csm Subject: Positions Available Date: 25 May 1998 08:43:27 -0700 Organization: Queen's University Lines: 34 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: csm@nrcbsa.bio.nrc.ca Distribution: world Message-ID: <3565DD05.4C14@post.queensu.ca> Reply-To: carstens@post.queensu.ca NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Openings are currently available in my lab for both graduate students and a Post Doctoral Fellow. A variety of research projects in molecular virology related to the mechanisms and regulation of baculovirus DNA replication are available. For example, we have recently shown that a baculovirus single stranded DNA binding protein appears to be responsible for the nuclear localization of another viral protein, P143. Both of these proteins are essential for viral DNA replication. We would like to know whether the interaction of LEF3 with P143 is essential for the function of P143 during DNA replication. Although predicted to carry helicase activity, to date, no one has successfully demonstrated that P143 actually can carry out this important function. P143 has also been implicated in host range determination. Therefore, we are looking at the species specificity of P143 activity by characterizing and comparing the biochemical properties of P143 derived from different baculovirus species. These studies will provide valuable information not only on the function of P143 but also on our ability to manipulate viral genes to modify their host range in order to construct more efficient and specific virus pesticides. In the long run, these studies will form the foundation of other studies to determine the suitability and practicality of using baculoviruses as agents for gene therapy. To apply, send a copy of your transcript, a statement of interest, a CV and the names of three referees to: Dr. Eric B. Carstens Department of Microbiology and Immunology Queen's University Kingston, ONT, K7L 3N6 Canada FAX: (613) 545-6796 Eamil: carstens@post.queensu.ca From owner-csm@net.bio.net Sun May 31 23:00:00 1998 Path: biosci!biosci!not-for-mail From: Joel.Weiner@ualberta.ca (Joel Weiner) Newsgroups: bionet.prof-society.csm Subject: Postdoc or Research Associate Date: 1 Jun 1998 10:59:24 -0700 Organization: University of Alberta Lines: 30 Sender: daemon@net.bio.net Approved: csm@nrcbsa.bio.nrc.ca Distribution: world Message-ID: NNTP-Posting-Host: net.bio.net Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate in Biochemistry Location: Dept. of Biochemistry University of Alberta, Edmonton Alberta Salary: commensurate with qualifications Position description: The candidate will work on a new protein translocation system that we have recently discovered which translocates folded cofactor-containing proteins across membranes. See Cell 93:93-103 (1998) for a description of the system. Eligibility: This position is open to Canadian citizens or landed immigrants with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or Cell Biology. The candidate must have experience in molecular biological techniques and a knowledge of bacterial metabolism would be an asset. Duration: One year, renewable Contact: Please send your CV, names of referees to: Dr. Joel Weiner Professor and Associate Dean Dept. of Biochemistry University of Alberta Edmonton Alta. T6G 2H7