Florence Williams, University of Alberta

Research

Neurotrophic Small Molecule Medicine Synthetic Chemistry Mouse Studies Neurogenesis Learning and Memory Structure Activity Relationship Mechanism of Action

Latest funding

Accelerating Innovative Drug Design for Neurodegeneration Through Mechanistic Insight from Neurotrophic Small Molecules
SSHRC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$273,310
Multimode Plate Reader with Fluorescent Polarization Capabilities
NSERC · 2016 · Co-investigator
$126,672
Development of Chemical Tools for the Study of Neurotrophic Cellular Signaling
NSERC · 2016 · Principal investigator
$125,000

All 3 grants and awards

Accelerating Innovative Drug Design for Neurodegeneration Through Mechanistic Insight from Neurotrophic Small Molecules

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018New Frontiers in Research Fund - Exploration

Principal investigators: Williams, Florence

Keywords: Neurotrophic; Small Molecule Medicine; Synthetic Chemistry;Mouse Studies; Neurogenesis; Learning and Memory; Structure Activity Relationship; Mechanism of Action

$273,310

Multimode Plate Reader with Fluorescent Polarization Capabilities

Co-investigatorNSERC2016Research Tools and Instruments

Principal investigators: Derda, Ratmir

$126,672

Development of Chemical Tools for the Study of Neurotrophic Cellular Signaling

Principal investigatorNSERC2016Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Williams, Florence

$125,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Neurotrophic Dear Professor Williams, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on neurotrophic connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]