CORD wishes to congratulate Senator Kelvin Ogilvie on his retirement.
Senator Ogilvie, an expert in biotechnology, bio-organic chemistry and genetic engineering has had many scientific accomplishments in his career including the development of the chemistry of the “Gene Machine”, an automated process for the manufacture of DNA. He is also the inventor of Ganciclovir, a drug used worldwide to fight infections that occur when one’s immune system is weakened.
We are truly appreciative for Senator Ogilvie’s commitment and dedication to helping to advance health research and science in Canada. We are most thankful Dr Ogilvie’s research breakthroughs that have improved the lives of Canadians, especially those with rare diseases.
He has been a true friend to our rare disease community and we will miss him dearly.
Pictured (L to R):
Durhane Wong-Rieger, President & CEO, CORD
Senator Kelvin Ogilvie
Maureen Smith, Secretary, CORD
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RARE DISEASE DAY 2024 CANADIAN ILLUMINATIONS
On February 29, 2024 these monuments will be lit up in honor of Rare Disease Day. #LightUpForRare Amherst Town Hall in Amherst Nova ScotiaBrampton Clock TowerBritish Columbia LegislatureBritish Columbia PlaceCalgary TowerEdmonton High Level BridgeEdmonton TowerFred A. Lundy bridge in Newmarket, ONMississauga City HallNanaimo BastionNiagara Falls (10:00pm – 10:15pm.) [Live cam link: https://www.earthcam.com/canada/niagarafalls/?cam=niagarafalls_str]Niagara sign in Thorold/Niagara regionOakville Town HallOlympic Cauldron Vancouver Convention CentrePeterborough City HallSales Of Light VancouverScience World Vancouver (FEB 28th)Signal Hill in St. John’s, NLThe Hamilton SignToronto CN TowerToronto Sign in Nathan Phillips SquareVaughan City HallVancouver Convention CentreThe Peace Bridge between Canada and the US Winnipeg Sign Winnipeg Bridge Let us know if there are other Canadian illuminations to add. Tag us on social media @raredisorders (Twitter/X), @raredisorders_cord (Instagram) or email us at info@raredisorders.ca with your photos of the monuments and Rare Disease Day events.
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