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| I first became interested in antivirals following the 2009 H1N1 pandemic flu. The flu virus is slowly evolving to become more resistant to our current antivirals and new ones need to be developed. This is where my research comes in. After finishing the algorithm presented in my project, I will be using it to develop and test antivirals that I have proposed. This kind of research is exciting because you can see its significance for the real world. My two pieces of advice for other students pursuing research are: work hard and have fun. The most pressing scientific issue of the day is the threat of a flu pandemic due to the H5N1 virus as it is resistant to all currently available antivirals. |
| Eric LeGresley
Computational Methods for the Screening of Novel Neuraminidase Inhibitors
| Défi: | Innovation | | Catégorie: | Sénior | | Région: | Fraser Valley | | Ville: | Chilliwack, BC | | École: | St John Brebeuf | | Sommaire: | Influenza viruses cause illness ranging from “the flu” to deadly pandemics. All available anti-influenza agents target viral neuraminidase. By inhibiting this enzyme, these agents prevent new viruses from proliferating. Influenza immunity to these agents is increasing. It is of interest, then, to discover more resilient inhibitors. This research explores the use of Molecular Dynamics simulations to screen potential next-generation drug candidates. |
| Prix | Valeur | Le Prix Manning en innovation
Sponsor: Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation | 500,00 $ | Le Prix Manning en innovation
et le prix Manning aux jeunes Canadiens et Canadiennes de 4 000 $
Sponsor: Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation | 4 000,00 $ | Prix du défi - Innovation
Sénior
Sponsor: Research In Motion | 1 000,00 $ | Prix d'excellence - Senior
Médaille d'or
Sponsor: Sciences jeunesse Canada | 1 500,00 $ | Bourses d'admission de la Faculté des sciences de l’Université Dalhousie
Médaillé d’or, sénior - Bourse d'admission de 5 000 $
Sponsor: Université Dalhousie, Faculté des sciences | 5 000,00 $ | Prix d'admission en sciences de UBC (Vancouver)
Médaillé d’or, sénior - Bourse d'admission de 4 000 $
Sponsor: The University of British Columbia (Vancouver) | 4 000,00 $ | Bourse d'admission de l’Université du Manitoba
Médaillé d’or, sénior - Bourse d'admission de 5 000 $
Sponsor: Université du Manitoba | 5 000,00 $ | Bourse d'admission de l'Université d'Ottawa
Médaillé d’or, sénior - Bourse d'admission de 4 000 $
Sponsor: Université d'Ottawa | 4 000,00 $ | Bourse d’études de Western University
Médaillé d’or - Bourse d'admission de 4 000 $
Sponsor: Université Western | 4 000,00 $ | Prix Platine - Meilleur projet senior
Sponsor: Research In Motion | 5 000,00 $ | | Total | 34 000,00 $ | |
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