lakehead u poised to extend research potential

within the next five to ten years, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 should place in the top 25 research universities in canada. this is the vision of the new vice-president (research) of lakehead u.

"by strengthening our research strongholds and motivating/involving the whole academic community, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 should be placed in the top 25 research universities in the country within the next five to ten years," says dr. rui wang, who will start in his new position officially on september 1, 2004. "as well, in selected key areas, we should strive over the next few years to become internationally competitive.

dr. wang (pronounced "waung") will be on campus friday, august 20, and has time set aside to speak with the media from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
please call marla tomlinson at 343-8177 to confirm a time with him.

"dr. wang is well prepared to assume the position of vice-president (research)," says dr. fred gilbert, president, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . "dr. wang's experience, energy, and enthusiasm will serve lakehead well. we look forward to welcoming him to the lakehead team."

dr. wang comes to lakehead from the university of saskatchewan, department of physiology, where he is a professor and the leader of the cardiovascular research group and of the cardiovascular and respiratory network. prior to this, dr. wang was an associate professor at the university of saskatchewan (1997 to 2001) and an assistant professor at the université de montréal (1993 to 1997). dr. wang is recognized as an outstanding scientist, and his research on cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology has been well funded by cihr, nserc, other funding agencies, and industry. dr. wang is the author of two books, holds two patents, and lists 95 published papers.

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contact: marla tomlinson, communications officer, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , 807-343-8177, or
eleanor abaya, director, office of communications, 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 , 807-343-8372