Announcement of the New Strathcona County/R.U. Lemieux Chair in Carbohydrate Chemistry

University Honours Professor Raymond U. Lemieux

Dr. Bundle, Dr. Lemieux and Dr. Peter (L-R)

Heavy Metal

Dr. Bundle, Dr. Lemieux and Dr. Peter (L-R)

On March 3rd 1999 the University of Alberta held a ceremony to announce the establishment of an endowed Chair in Carbohydrate Chemistry named after its most celebrated and recognized scientist, Professor Raymond Lemieux.

The Chair in the name of Professor Raymond U. Lemieux recognizes the contributions and leadership of one of the world's most influential carbohydrate chemists and one of Canada's finest scientists. His international recognition continues to bring significant honour to the University of Alberta.

The Strathcona County/R.U. Lemieux Chair in Carbohydrate Chemistry will help establish the University of Alberta as a preeminent leader in the field of carbohydrate chemistry. This Chair is one of the essential elements in the university's plan to gain national and international recognition as one of Canada's finest full-service, research-intensive institutions.

The Faculty of Science also announced that Dr. David Bundle, had been appointed as the first Chairholder of the Strathcona County/R.U. Lemieux Chair in Carbohydrate Chemistry.

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