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17³Ô¹Ï Panther Sport is excited to unveil the details for a new event during Homecoming 2010. The ‘Sport Legacy Celebration' will take place in McMillan Hall at the W.A. Murphy Student Centre on September 23, 2010 at 6:30 pm.

The evening has been designed to combine some traditional events with new components, all to celebrate the legacies that Panther Sport creates.

First, RBC Olympian Rowan Barrett will speak. The basketball star played internationally for 17 years (12 years at the professional level) and won a gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth championships with Team Canada. Barrett led the Canadian national basketball team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney.

Barrett's keynote address will be followed by an acknowledgement of the 2009-10 Academic All Canadians. Again this year, 17³Ô¹Ï has over 50 Academic All-Canadians from six different sports. These athletes have worked hard throughout the year to compete on a Canadian Inter-University CIS varsity sport team while at the same time achieving an over-80 per cent average as a full-time student.

In the past, athletic awards and scholarships were presented at a separate ceremony; now, those athletes will be recognized during this new celebration. It will also be the perfect opportunity to thank the many donors and families who support these awards.

To cap the evening, two new inductees will enter the 17³Ô¹Ï Sports Hall of Fame - soccer great, Glenn Millar and field hockey star, Tracey McGee. These athletes were outstanding in their respective sports, earning award after award, not only in the Atlantic University Sport conference, but in the CIS as well.

Tickets are on sale now for $25 each, and include admission to the reception-style event that also features a silent auction. For tickets or information, contact Lynn Boudreau at (902) 566-0991 or lboudreau@upei.ca.

17³Ô¹Ï's Centre for Health and Biotech Management Research (CHBMR) will host seven high-profile and internationally-renowned venture capitalists during National Biotechnology Week.

'This event is made possible with the support of Innovation PEI, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and the PEI BioAlliance,' said Dr. Juergen Krause, Director of the CHBMR. 'It is an important forum for researchers and Island Businesses to meet speakers who have been involved in the commercialization of high profile research, and who led a significant number of companies to success.'

The forum will be held on the 17³Ô¹Ï campus on Thursday, September 23 and Friday, September 24 and includes an opening address from Premier Robert Ghiz; a keynote speech by Janice Bourque, managing director of life sciences for Hercules Technology Growth Capital; a networking luncheon; and a panel discussion. There is no cost for registration.

'This event will assist lsland businesses and researchers to advance their knowledge, establish out-of-province contacts and explore future collaborations,' said Minister Allan Campbell, Department of Innovation and Advanced Learning.

Also participating in the event are venture capitalists Dr. Peter Farina, Dr. Allan Johnston, Dr. Jens Eckstein, Dr. Christian Cortis, Dr. Luc Marengere, and Thomas Hayes.

'Our Government's vision is to attract highly qualified and resourceful personnel who have experience in sourcing capital, which our Island companies need to grow and prosper,' added Minister Campbell. 'We are fortunate to have individuals of this calibre visiting our Province, and I hope our local businesses take advantage of this tremendous opportunity.'

The CHBMR is an academic research group that specializes in supporting the Canadian health system and biotechnology & biopharmaceutical sectors through four pillars: research, knowledge translation, graduate training and data use, and is responsible for hosting and organizing the forum.

For more information or to register, .

About the speakers

Keynote speaker Janice Bourque, is Managing Director of Life Sciences for Hercules Technology Growth Capital, was senior vice president and group head-life sciences for Comerica Bank for four years and is the past-president/CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MBC). At Hercules, she provides venture debt and equity to venture capital- and private equity-backed technology and life science companies at all stages of development. Prior to leading the MBC, Ms. Bourque held several other senior managerial positions, including CFO/controller of Cambridge Medical Technology Corporation, senior public accountant for Coopers & Lybrand Emerging and Middle Market Group, and project manager of NASA Space Science grants.

Dr. Peter Farina is the Executive-in-Residence with Canaan Partners, a global venture capital firm. Dr. Farina is passionate about research and development in the fields of chemistry and biology. Prior to joining Canaaan in 2008, Peter served as senior vice president of development at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. where he was responsible for the North American development of drugs in the therapeutic areas of immunology/inflammation, virology, and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Allan Johnston is the co-founder and Managing Director of Synergy Ventures II LP, Synergy Partners International and Nikko Synergy Ventures LLC. Prior to joining synergy in 1996, Dr. Johnston was principal at Berkeley International Capital Corporation in charge of private equity investments in medical technology companies. Dr. Johnston has a PhD in bioinorganic chemistry from the University of Guelph and serves on the board of several private companies and maintains his status as outside director of Three Oaks Innovations (17³Ô¹Ï).

Dr. Jens Eckstein joined TVM Capital in 2004 as a general partner in the firm's life sciences practice where he focuses on early-stage investments. Prior to his involvement in TVM, Dr. Eckstein was director, lead discovery and research IT with Enanta Pharmaceuticals. He directed the company's lead discovery and knowledge management programs for novel therapeutics in hepatitis, asthma, psoriasis and other autoimmune disorders. Dr. Eckstein earned his doctorate, summa cum laude, in biological chemistry at the University of Konstanz and Harvard. He was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of California and has authored more than twenty publications.

Dr. Christian Cortis joined Advanced Technology Ventures in 2006 and focused on healthcare investments in biotechnology, life science and diagnostics. Prior to joining ATV, Christian was the senior director of Business Development for Gemin X Biotechnologies where he was responsible for partnerships, licensing, mergers and acquisitions. Dr. Cortis holds a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from Columbia University and held a post-doctoral fellowship with Columbia in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics.

Dr. Luc Marengere joined VenGrowth in 2001. He leads the team with his comprehensive knowledge of many therapeutic areas. As well, he has extensive experience in research and product development, partnerships, and financing - all within the biotechnology industry. With 18 years of experience in the life sciences industry, he has been involved with positioning a broad range of companies towards financial exits. Luc holds a PhD in Medical Biophysics and Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa, and MSc from Queens University.

Thomas J. Hayes is President and CEO of GrowthWorks Atlantic Ltd. Tom brings managerial and senior executive experience in the private, public and volunteer sectors of GrowthWorks. Prior to an affiliate of GrowthWorks Capital taking over the management of the GrowthWorks Canadian Fund and the GrowthWorks Opportunity Fund in 2002, he was vice president of investments for those funds. Tom has 39 years of business and management experience and is a past-chair of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council (APEC).

The (AAU) recently announced the winners of their 2010 regional awards for excellence in teaching and instructional leadership. Only three award-winners are chosen each year from the 18 universities represented by AAU, and 17³Ô¹Ï's Dr. Jane Magrath, is one of them.

17³Ô¹Ï President Wade MacLauchlan said, 'We all join in extending congratulations to Jane, and through her example to the whole network of colleagues who practice and promote high standards in teaching and learning at the 17³Ô¹Ï.'

The 18 member institutions of the AAU proposed nominees for the Teaching Awards program and the winners were selected by the AAU's Coordinating Committee on Faculty Development. The other two winners this year were Dr. Diana Austin from UNB and Dr. Brenda Robertson from Acadia.

An associate professor of English, Magrath's areas of expertise include 18th-Century and Women's Literature. She is also one of two co-founders of the , a unique interdisciplinary venture that began in 2006 and provides essential free veterinary care to isolated communities in Canada's North.

In 2004, she received the Hessian Merit Award for Excellence in Teaching, and she won the Janet Pottie Murray Award for Educational Leadership in 2006.

Magrath will receive the 2010 AAU Distinguished Teaching Award which recognizes outstanding teaching over a number of years at a gala dinner in Fredericton on September 28. She will also participate at the annual AAU Teaching Showcase, September 23, which is being hosted by 17³Ô¹Ï.

Dr. Shannon Murray, a colleague of Magrath in 17³Ô¹Ï's English department, said, 'Jane is such a lively, innovative, and loved teacher, and we're so pleased that she'll be acknowledged for her accomplishments in the classroom. At the AAU showcase, she'll present her thoughts on good teaching at a plenary session, and later she'll address the region's university presidents.'

The AAU represents the 17 universities in Atlantic Canada and the University of West Indies and is an advocate for the important role Atlantic universities play in preparing future leaders of our communities, in path-breaking research and innovation, and in contributing to the economic prosperity and quality of life of the Atlantic region.

The International Development Office will be hosting an information session open to all students who are interested in participating in student exchange. 17³Ô¹Ï has partnered with a wide variety of schools to serve the needs of our students and to facilitate the best possible international learning experience.

Date: Friday, September 24th

Time: 3-4pm

Place: KCI Rm 104

For more information, .

(September 21, 2010) -- 17³Ô¹Ï and the Government of Prince Edward Island announced the construction of a new building on campus that will house the School of Nursing, Department of Family and Nutritional Sciences and classroom and laboratory space.

Students, staff and faculty and nursing alumni gathered next to the building's future site with Carolyn Bertram, Minister of Health and Wellness; Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning; 17³Ô¹Ï President Wade MacLauchlan; and Dean of Nursing Kim Critchley to celebrate the official kick-off to construction. Site preparation began in late August.

'The construction of a new facility for 17³Ô¹Ï's School of Nursing and Family and Nutritional Science programs is a significant milestone for 17³Ô¹Ï and the broader Island community,' said 17³Ô¹Ï President Wade MacLauchlan. 'This will be an important platform to address our future health care needs and opportunities.'

The Government of Prince Edward Island is funding two-thirds of the project, $7.2 million, while 17³Ô¹Ï will raise one-third, or $3.6 million, for a total construction cost of $10.8 million.

Minister Campbell said, 'This University has been going through a long period of growth and development as an institution of learning and research. We're happy to support this new facility and I am confident these new facilities will only improve what has become an excellent facility for the education of Islanders and students from around the world.'

'This new facility will be a tremendous asset for nursing education on Prince Edward Island and for nursing as a profession,' added Minister Bertram. 'The training, skills and commitment of nurses are essential to ensuring the highest quality of care throughout our one Island health system.'

Also during the announcement, Dean Critchley acknowledged the many current students and nursing alumni from 17³Ô¹Ï and the former hospital schools in attendance, 'I am thrilled to see both former, current, and future members of the nursing community with us today. The new building will provide excellent learning resources for students, teaching facilities for faculty, and research opportunities that will result in benefits to our entire community.'

The facility is expected to be completed in fall 2011. To watch the construction progress, view the .

About the School of Nursing building:

• The building will be approximately 39,000 square feet over three levels.
• BGHJ Architects were awarded the project along with the design team of MacKay Lyons Sweetapple Architects Limited.
• Brighton Construction is the general contractor.
• The facility includes classrooms, offices and laboratory space for nursing programs as well as for the Family and Nutritional Sciences program.
• The facility is expected to be completed in fall 2011.

· The building is scheduled to be complete by early fall, 2011.

Defenceman Mathew Maione, the newest recruit for the 17³Ô¹Ï Men's Hockey team, will provide some offensive upside from the blue line.

'Matt is an extremely focused, determined, and disciplined individual. He competes very hard, and will add some offensive punch to our attack,' says 17³Ô¹Ï head coach Forbie MacPherson. 'He came to us late in the recruiting season. Through discussions with Matt's agent, we identified that he had interest in starting his college career as a 20-year-old.'

The 5'10', 198-lb defenceman played his minor hockey in Markham, Ontario. He was eventually drafted by the Ontario Hockey League's (OHL) Mississauga Ice Dogs, playing with the team for two seasons after they moved to Niagara, where he played with current Panther Mike MacIsaac. He played last year with the Guelph Storm, also in the OHL. Maione is the youngest player on the Panther roster, turning 20 years old on November 21.

'17³Ô¹Ï feels right because I can work on my academics and play hockey. I know there are a couple of defencemen (Aaron Dawson and James Cooley) not returning and hopefully, I can work hard and earn a spot,' Maione said.

Maione decided to forego his final year of junior eligibility to play at 17³Ô¹Ï. 'I opted out of my last year of junior eligibility. Education is important in my family and I chose to go the education route before playing as an overage in the ‘O',' he said.

The 17³Ô¹Ï campus feeling, the strength of the league and class size had an impact on his decision. 'I was a student at big schools like Brock and Guelph and I wanted to go to a smaller school-I liked 17³Ô¹Ï because of its small class sizes,' Maione said. 'Once I decided to go to school, I knew it was going to be to the AUS because I feel it is the best league in the country and the most competitive. I think 17³Ô¹Ï can surprise some teams. I can feel the passion about winning right away. I am competitive in everything I do so I came here because I want to be part of a winning program.'

Maione is the fourth recruit to commit to 17³Ô¹Ï this year. Defenceman Matt Boyle, goaltender Marc Guggenberger, and forward Dana Fraser are the others while Cory Vitarelli and team captain Thomas Waugh are back for a fifth season. Vitarelli won the Mann Cup Lacrosse championship earlier this week with the Peterborough Lakers.

17³Ô¹Ï begins exhibition play this weekend at a tournament at UNB. They play defending national champion SMU on Friday night and depending on the result, either UNB or Guelph on Saturday.

The following weekend, they play in Moncton on October 1 and host SMU at Summerside, October 2.

The Centre for Life-Long Learning at 17³Ô¹Ï has partnered with Inverlie Consulting to bring international stress management and trauma expert, Dr. David Berceli to Charlottetown. Dr. Berceli will present a public workshop on Tension Release Exercise at Murphy's Community Centre, Tuesday, October 5 from 10:00 am - 4:30 pm.

The workshop is ideally suited for health professionals including counselors, psychologists, physiotherapists, massage therapists, yoga teachers, emergency and military personnel, fitness and lifestyle coaches, trainers and sports enthusiasts, individuals who work in high stress environments or with clients in high stress environments and members of the general public who want to learn a self-help technique for reducing stress.

Tension Release Exercise (TRE) is a body-centered process that releases deep chronic tension created during stressful or traumatic events. TRE is easily learned, immediately effective, and self-empowering as it can be used by most people without the guidance of a practitioner. TRE has the potential to assist stress-saturated people to reduce their symptoms by teaching them a self-help relaxation tool.

These exercises also have a significant impact on reducing general stress, anxiety, tension, and pain (especially in the low back and pelvis). They are ideal for survivors of extreme trauma, and anyone with chronic stress and tension seeking greater well-being in their lives.

Dr. Berceli has 15 years of experience in the areas of trauma recovery, stress management and conflict resolution. He travels extensively in Europe and the United States, training professionals and offering workshops to the public. He also works with the US and Brazilian armed forces and world governments to assist in alleviating the stress impacts of war, world disasters, and everyday living.

For more information, email Joan McDonald with Inverlie Consulting. To register, or call 566-0336.

The first ‘Sport Legacy Celebration' took place Thursday at the 17³Ô¹Ï (17³Ô¹Ï) to honour Panther Sport - past, present, and future.

The evening combined some traditional events with new components, all to celebrate the legacies that Panther Sport creates and inspire current student-athletes.

RBC Olympian Rowan Barrett was the keynote speaker. The basketball star played internationally for 17 years (12 years at the professional level) and won a gold medal at the 1994 Commonwealth championships with Team Canada. Barrett led the Canadian national basketball team at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. He now is a team leader and branch manager with RBC in Toronto.

Barrett challenged the audience to identify what inspires them as well as finding what holds them back. He said, 'The only thing that stops us from achieving greatness is that seed of doubt. If you believe in yourself and combine it with what inspires you, you will realize your dreams.' He shared stories about his teammate Steve Nash and cautioned the student-athletes not to expect immediate returns. 'People like Steve, yes, have achieved awards, but have had to be patient and make sacrifices in order to do so.'

Barrett's address was then followed by an acknowledgement of the 2009-10 Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Academic All-Canadians. 17³Ô¹Ï has 56 Academic All-Canadians from six different sports, representing more than 30 per cent of the student-athlete population. These athletes competed on a CIS varsity sport team while at the same time achieving an over-80 per cent average as a full-time student.

In the past, athletic awards and scholarships were presented at a separate ceremony; this year, these athletes were recognized during this new celebration. It was also the perfect opportunity to thank the many donors and families who support these awards and introduce two new awards - The Andrews Hockey School Scholarship and a mentor/mentee fellowship program supported by Mike and Jenny Moore.

Two new inductees were entered into the 17³Ô¹Ï Sports Hall of Fame - soccer great, Glen Miller and field hockey star, Tracy McGee. These athletes were outstanding in their respective sports, earning award after award, not only in the Atlantic University Sport conference, but in the CIS as well.

Director of Athletics Ron Annear gave closing remarks, '17³Ô¹Ï works hard to create an environment that allows students to be successful academically, athletically, and socially, providing memories and impacts that last a lifetime. Tonight has been an opportunity to honour these success stories.'

2009-10 CIS Academic All-Canadians at 17³Ô¹Ï

Dual Sport Athletes
Sumara Profit, Rugby/Swimming; Tessa Roche, Soccer/Hockey.

Women's Basketball
Nadine Chomyc, Julia McKenna, Sara Moore, Victoria Walker.

Men's Basketball
Tim Butler, Nick Kaminsky.

Field Hockey
Hilary Buckley, Ellen Dixon, Kathryn Hay, Katherine Lezeu, Lacey MacLauchlan, Carolyn MacLeod, Bethany Nicholson, Erica McQuaid-Ross.

Men's Hockey
Jakub Bundil, Connor Cameron, Jared Gomes, Graham McNabb, Greg O'Brien, Jhase Sniderman, Thomas Styncl, Cory Vitarelli, Thomas Waugh.

Women's Hockey
Cathleen Loughlin, Jenelle MacKenzie, Genna Phelan, Bailey Toupin.

Rugby
Hannah Austin, Monique Bernard, Janelle Carmichael, Isabelle D'Amour, Megan Larkin, Hannah Szwarc, Jaleesa Villard.

Men's Soccer
John Chandler, Peter Connaughton, Andrew MacSwain, Nathan Snowie.

Women's Soccer
Andrea Archibald, Laura Gaudet, Rachel Graham, Carolyn McKenna, Mandy Lise McKenna, Hannah Roche, Sara Stewart, Kalie Symington.

Swimming
Maranda Brown-Grant, Stephanie Landry, Billy MacDonald, Marianne Parent, Kaylynne Parkes.

Curling
Brett Gallant, Christina Hennessey, Courtney Moore.

17³Ô¹Ï Donor-supported Athletic Award and Scholarship Recipients

The Kyle and Kody Men's Hockey Award - Thomas Stryncal
Presented to a student-athlete in the 17³Ô¹Ï Men's Hockey program who displays leadership qualities and a positive attitude.

The Dennis Clough Men's Hockey Scholarship - Tyson Gimblett
Presented to a returning 17³Ô¹Ï men's varsity hockey player who has demonstrated tremendous character and leadership qualities through his dedicated effort and positive attitude in the classroom, in the community, and on the ice.

The Neil and Lila MacLeod Memorial Scholarship - Sumara Profit
Presented to a full-time 17³Ô¹Ï student in his/her second year who has demonstrated academic achievement and participates in a varsity athletic program.

The Urban McInnis Memorial Award - Mike Hardy and Emily MacEachern
Presented to an Island student on each of the 17³Ô¹Ï women's and men's basketball teams, entering third year, who has made significant academic progress.

The Harry and Marjorie MacLauchlan Scholarship - Matt Boyle and Jordan Knox
Presented to two full-time students who are members of a 17³Ô¹Ï intercollegiate hockey team, in strong academic standing, with preference given to players from PEI.

The Gerry Gillis Memorial Scholarship - Sara Stewart
Presented to a returning Academic All-Canadian athlete participating in Panther sports who contributes superior athletic sportsmanship combined with high academic achievement.

The Grant Thornton 'Harry MacLauchlan' Scholarship - Chad Locke
Presented to a student on a 17³Ô¹Ï intercollegiate hockey team in good academic standing who has been voted by teammates and coaches as contributing most to team spirit through hard work and dedication.

The Michael and Jennifer (Johnston) Moore Mentor/Mentee Fellowship Program for 17³Ô¹Ï Basketball - Nadine Chomyc and Aaron Robbins
Presented to two 17³Ô¹Ï varsity basketball athletes - a mentor who has displayed strong skills in balancing academics and athletics, and a mentee who wishes to benefit from working closely with the mentor to develop similar skills that will enhance his/her athletic and academic experience.

The Ron McInnis Men's Hockey Award - Thomas Waugh
Presented to a full-time 17³Ô¹Ï student who is a member of the 17³Ô¹Ï hockey team and currently lives in, or is originally from, Prince Edward Island.

The Keefe Family Hockey Scholarship - Graham McNabb
Presented to a returning Academic All-Canadian athlete on the 17³Ô¹Ï Men's Hockey team. The recipient will contribute superior athletic sportsmanship combined with high academic achievement.

Carr Stevenson and MacKay Gift - Carly LaFave
Presented to a full-time student on the Panther Women's Basketball team who has demonstrated strong academic standing.

The Andrews Hockey School Scholarship - Kris MacDonald
Presented to a full-time 17³Ô¹Ï student who is a member of a 17³Ô¹Ï hockey team and has completed training in an Andrews Hockey Growth Program.

The Colin F. MacDonald Scholarship- Jessica Rosenbaum
Presented to a high school student entering 17³Ô¹Ï who will be a member of the Panther Women's Hockey Team, and preferably entering the School of Business.

The 17³Ô¹Ï (17³Ô¹Ï) celebrated its extensive history and looked forward to a bright future at its eleventh annual Founders' Day ceremony on Friday, September 24. A special component of the ceremony was when PEI's Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, who also serves as Visitor to the University, presented and unveiled 17³Ô¹Ï's new Coat of Arms, which has been officially granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority.

On Founders' Day, 17³Ô¹Ï honours its rich heritage and traditions, acknowledges people who have contributed to it in an exceptional way, and shares a sense of heritage and community with incoming and returning students.

'Founders' Day is an opportunity to welcome new colleagues and students, at the same time as we honour those who have made contributions over the years,' said University President Wade MacLauchlan.

Barb Mullaly, Ian MacDonald, and James Hancock were recognized as new 17³Ô¹Ï Founders and AVC Founding Dean Reginald Thomson as the 2010 recipient of the Honourable Eugene F. Whelan Green Hat Award which pays tribute to individuals who have had a significant and positive impact on the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) and veterinary medicine in Atlantic Canada.

About the Founders

Barb Mullally joined Prince of Wales College in 1967 where she was both a lecturer and coach. When 17³Ô¹Ï was formed in 1969, she moved on to begin a long career at the University, initially as the first women's basketball and field hockey coach, eventually serving 13 years as Director of Athletics and then retiring as the first Director of Wellness and Fair Treatment Advocate.

She is well respected among her peers and is past president of Atlantic University Sport and past-chair of the Canadian Interuniversity Sport Finance Committee. She is a Master facilitator in Coaching Theory and continues her life-long commitment to the development of student-athletes to this day.

Ian MacDonald was born in Charlottetown and moved into Dalton Hall, then a male residence on the St. Dunstan's University (SDU) campus, in 1956. Studying chemistry, biology and physics and after participating in student government, football and student theatre productions, he graduated in 1960 as class valedictorian.

After graduation, MacDonald taught in Saint John, NB, returning to the Island in 1963 to teach at Colonel Grey High School and SDU. But soon after, and following completion of his Master's of Adult Education, he was lured back to SDU where he was the first Director of Extension and Summer Services. In this role, MacDonald made significant contributions, including creating, in 1983, the Institute of Island Studies, a well-respected centre focusing on research, public policy, and issues facing residents of small Islands around the world.

Jim Hancock was born in Newfoundland and moved to Canada in 1943. Armed with Bachelor of Science and Education from University of Toronto, he joined IBM. After falling in love with PEI, he applied to become the first Computer Centre Director in 1972, later the Computer Services department, and orchestrated many of the networking initiatives on campus that are still in use today.

Hancock led many of the projects with partners such as Maritime Electric and Island Tel, including the laying of fibre optic cable that connects buildings on campus. After joining a committee of peers from Maritime universities, he recognized how the internet would come to play such an important role, and also registered the first .ca domain name in Canada, upei.ca.

Dr. Reg Thomson, Founding Dean of AVC, was recipient of this year's Green Hat Award, posthumously. Born in Woodstock, Ontario, he graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in 1959. After working in private practice, he taught at OVC and developed his quiet, intense, but well-focused approach to teaching, research, service, and administration.

In the late seventies, he brought his skill set to Prince Edward Island, where he was pivotal in bringing the dream of the Atlantic Veterinary College to fruition. He was tasked with developing the vision for the College and when funding for the facility was announced in 1982, he guided the team of architects, consultants and members of the veterinary community to construct what is now one of the most highly-regarded veterinary colleges in North America.

All twelve of Innovation PEI's 2010 Graduate and Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program winners come from the 17³Ô¹Ï and its Atlantic Veterinary College - including ten active students, and two applications to attract graduate and post-doctoral students. Now in its second year, the program is providing multi-year funding to 23 17³Ô¹Ï students in total.

'In training people into researchers, we create new generations of innovators - people who look at the world and know they can make a contribution to our understanding of the world by creating new knowledge; people who know how to use their creativity and intelligence to discover, to advance, to innovate,' said Dr. Katherine Schultz, 17³Ô¹Ï Vice President of Research & Development. 'This program is a real investment in what I believe is the driver of innovation - people.'

'I continue to be impressed with the quality of research being conducted in Prince Edward Island,' said Hon. Allan Campbell, Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning. 'I look forward to the Province's continued support of graduate students through the Island Prosperity Strategy program.'

The 2010 winners of the program include:

Michael Ciarmella

Michael will strive to identify blood biochemical parameters that correlate with the quality and nutritional status of American lobster. Michael is being supervised by Dr. Andrea Battison and Dr. Barb Horney.

Edward Cross

Edward is working to develop catalysts which will be utilized to form biodegradable and controlled release drug delivery systems. Edward is being supervised by Dr. Michael Shaver.

Jessica Willis

Jessica will develop molecular assays for ensuring that Island oysters remain safe for human consumption. Jessica is being supervised by Dr. Spencer Greenwood and Dr. J.T. McClure.

Dr. Michael Shaver & Dr. Brian Wagner

Dr. Shaver and Dr. Wagner have been granted a funding guarantee to recruit a master's student who will re-locate to Prince Edward Island and develop a drug delivery system that will indicate the end of the treatment cycle through fluorescence.

Michelle Patterson

Michelle is investigating optoacoustic imaging, a new medical technology for monitoring prostate cancer. She is able to image tumours using light and sound waves. Michelle is being supervised by Dr. William Whelan and Dr. Chris Riley.

Dr. Priyanka Pundir

Dr. Pundir is evaluating the anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties of oat extracts on human skin cells. Dr. Pundir is being supervised by Dr. Marianna Kulka.

Dr. Catherine Radtke

Dr. Radtke is conducting a comparison of the stem cells harvested from equine muscle, fat, and bone marrow for use in clinical therapy. Dr. Radtke is being supervised by Dr. Laurie McDuffee.

K. Fraser Clark

Fraser will develop molecular tools to assess the health, immunity and quality of lobster exposed to different pathogens. Fraser is being supervised by Dr. Spencer Greenwood.

Dr. Dante Mateo

Dante will attempt to create a tool to detect multiple finfish viruses using fluidic bead based molecular technology. Dr. Mateo is being supervised by Dr. Ahmed Siah, Dr. David Groman and Dr. Carmencita Yason.

Dr. Nakhyung Lee

Dr. Lee will strive to develop a strategy to control Listeria in ready-to-eat lobster products. Dr. Lee is being supervised by Dr. Byeonghwa Jeon.

Dr. J.T. McClure & Dr. Chris Riley

Dr. McClure and Dr. Riley have been granted conditional funding to recruit a post-doctoral fellow who will assess immunity and antibody production using biomedical technology, with a view to developing commercial opportunities for PEI.

Dr. AKM Ashikur Rahman

Dr. Rahman is planning to work with a medical technology company to create a tele-health system based on wireless sensor networks, which automatically monitors patient vital signs and reports to nurses (or doctors) if an issue arises. Dr. Rahman will be supervised by Dr. Qiang Ye.

17³Ô¹Ï congratulates all of the successful applicants, and looks forward to many years of continued research excellence as a result of this program.