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About SYPA

The mission of the PrioNet Canada Student and Young Professional Association is to  enhance the visibility, opportunity, and research excellence of highly qualified personnel (HQP) by promoting networking, offering skill and development training opportunities, and facilitating the formation of HQP-industry partnerships in prion related fields.

Benefits
SYPA membership provides you with numerous benefits including:

• Networking with other SYPA members from coast-to-coast;
• Free professional development opportunities, like the annual SYPA Day or other sessions across Canada;
• New contacts and networking;
• Access to training programs, events, and employment opportunities aimed at helping you optimize your research careers;
• Receive the monthly SYPA E-Bulletin with important updates and application deadlines;
• Boost your student experience (and resume!) by getting involved in the SYPA Executive Council;
• Influence program development and services for SYPA across Canada with your ideas and feedback;
• And more!

Become a SYPA Member
SYPA isn't just for those working on a PrioNet-funded project. Students, post-doctoral fellows, technicians, research assistants, and research associates with less than five years of professional experience and an interest in prions and allied sciences are encouraged to join. The main objective of SYPA is to provide YOU with a voice and joining is free!

Membership is just a few clicks away. For more information or to join this association, contact Michelle Wong at (604) 222-3608. Start getting your benefits today!

Last Updated: 10/6/2009 2:04:42 PM