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Glycomics
Multidisciplinary research area focusing on the role of carbohydrates (sugars or glycans) in biological systems.
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Network Presentation to JPIAMR March 28, 2017 www.glyconet.ca - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Network Presentation to JPIAMR March 28, 2017 www.glyconet.ca - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Canadian Glycomics Network Presentation to JPIAMR March 28, 2017 www.glyconet.ca Glycomics Multidisciplinary research area focusing on the role of carbohydrates (sugars or glycans) in biological systems. Platform technology that will
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Canadian Glycomics Network (GlycoNet)
A Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Network
3 $27.25M (2015–2020) and many other partners $11.3M (and growing) Two five-year renewals – up to 15 years of funding – are possible
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GlycoNet Vision
To deliver solutions to important health issues and to improve the quality of life of Canadians through glycomics.
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Multidisciplinary Research in Glycomics Supported by Core Services Aggressive Knowledge and Technology Exchange and Exploitation (KTEE) Strategy Synergistic Partnerships with Private Sector and Government Laboratories Training the Next Generation
- f Glycomics Scientists and
Entrepreneurs
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GlycoNet Institutions
110 Investigators (63) 26 Institutions (22) 7 Foundational Partners
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Governance
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Condition for NCE Funding: GlycoNet must be a Canadian Not-for-Profit Corporation
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Primary Roles of Committees
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- Evaluate and recommend research funding
requests and new investigator applications
- Develop research and management policies
Research Management Committee (RMC)
- Evaluate and recommend translational
funding requests
- Assist Management in research translation
Commercialization Committee (CC)
- Provide feedback on training initiatives
- Approve student awards
- Advised by a trainee group
Training Committee
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Primary Roles of Committees
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- Monitor Network spending and revenue
generation
- Vet and recommend Network budget
developed by Management
Finance and Audit Committee
- Vet and recommend new members for
Board and committees
Nominating Committee
- Act on behalf of the Board between
meetings
- Advise Management
Executive Committee
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External Input on Proposals
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- Provide feedback on research program to
the RMC from investigator presentations at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
- Review submitted proposals
Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)
- Review submitted proposals
Ad Hoc Scientific Reviewers
- Provide feedback to the Commercialization
Committee on commercialization plans submitted by applicants
Commercialization Plan Reviewers
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Policies and Procedures
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Terms of Reference for Committees Conflict of Interest Confidentiality Reimbursement Budget Carryover and Reallocation Environmental Impact Project Management Intellectual Property Protection Proposal Review and Appeal
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Funding Mechanisms
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Catalyst Project Collaborative Team Project Translational Funding
Mature Early Stage
GlycoNet Innovation Continuum Opportunities for partnerships in all programs
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Research and Development Funding
High- Throughput Screening Glycan Screening Glycan Structure Analysis Glycan Synthesis
9 Projects
5 Catalyst 3 Team 1 Translation
14 Projects
7 Catalyst 6 Team 1 Translation
10 Projects
1 Catalyst 8 Team 1 Translation
- 40 Projects funded to date
- $11.5M NCE funding
- $5.4M Partner funding
5 Projects
1 Catalyst 4 Team
Chronic Disease Rare Genetic Diseases Diabetes & Obesity Therapeutic Proteins & Vaccines Antimicrobials
2 Projects
1 Team 1 Translation
Core Services
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Project Management Process
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Activity Calendar Month (starting with Fiscal Year) 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 Investigator Reporting AGM Face-to-Face (F-t-F) Update Input to/from Committees SAB Report to RMC SAB/ RMC report to CC F-t-F evaluation to RMC and to CC Input to Investigators SAB/RMC/CC Evaluation F-t-F Update Evaluation and RMC/CC Input Reporting to Board Update SAB/RMC/CC Evaluation F-t-F Update Evaluation
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AGM & Symposium
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May 8 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 12 Morning AGM AGM Symposium Symposium Afternoon AGM AGM Workshop Symposium Evening AGM Symposium Symposium
AGM
- Presentations of funded projects to the SAB & RMC
- Trainee Professional Development
- Corporate Annual General Meeting
Workshop
- Immuno-oncology, lectures and panel discussion
Symposium
- Seven invited international speakers, 11 contributed talks
- Posters (89 Abstracts submitted)
- Anticipate 150+ Attendees
May 8–12, 2017 Banff Park Lodge, Banff, Alberta
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Opinions/Advice
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- If you don’t have to incorporate, don’t.
– Extra costs (legal, insurance for the Board). – Extra bureaucracy to satisfy corporate government laws and regulations.
- Don’t underestimate the amount of
administrative support you will need. A good administrative team is worth the expense.
- Although tedious, developing solid policies