Awareness
Promote utility of shared scientific platforms and affect how these resources are funded in Canada
Educate
Educate research personnel working in scientific platforms and institutions by providing resources
Encourage
Support scientific platforms in their goal to advance research and improve their service
Promote
Promote a cooperative culture in the research community and interactions with industry
CNSP National Platform Scientist Award Winners, 2020
The CNSP is happy announce the names of the winners of the 6 outstanding platform scientists/administrators awards. Each awardee won a $250 cash prize each and will have the opportunity to[…]
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MARCH 26, 2020 – Our highest priority is the health and well-being of the scientific community in Canada. Based upon latest regulations in Quebec and Ontario, the Canadian Network of[…]
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Our aim: Represent diverse technologies and institution types from regions all across the country
Who are we?
Access to equipment
Fee-for-service component in the business model with cost recovery of diverse nature
Centralized and shared laboratories
Specialized instrumentation and services that are required by multiple investigators
Individual researchers
SPs provide open access to specialized instrumentation, technology, service and expertise
Supported by the Institution
Discrete units within the Institution to meet the collective needs of its research community
Executive Board
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The president of the network is responsible for the organization, oversight, and direction of the association and the Executive Board.

Claire Brown
President
McGill
University
Assists the president in their mandate and replaces the president, if necessary. The vice-president is nominated as the vice-chair of the executive board meetings.

Laurence Lejeune
Vice-president
Independent Consultant
Responsible for preparing the agenda and setting times and dates for the Executive Board meetings. Records minutes at all network meetings including the Executive Board meetings.

Derek Oliver
Secretary
University of Manitoba
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Represent diverse technologies and institution types



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Our members are scientific platforms and institutions.