The Organic Chemistry Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada brings together members in the field of Organic Chemistry.
The goals of our Canadian Organic Invitational (CORGI) seminar series are:
- Foster community and sharing of expertise among Organic Chemistry Division members
- Provide a platform for researchers in academia, industry, and non-traditional careers to communicate their work to the broader chemistry community
- Increase the visibility of students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty, particularly those from traditionally marginalized groups
- Create a welcoming atmosphere that will encourage thoughtful discussions on cutting-edge organic chemistry research
Interested in being a speaker for the 2025–2026 season? Or know someone who would be a great fit?
We’re now accepting nominations — submit yours here.
How to join:
- Once you have registered for the seminar series, you will receive a unique link to access the webinar. Please do not distribute this link.
- Registration will be confirmed for all upcoming sessions.
Upcoming events & speakers
Thursday, Oct 2, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Oct. 2, 2025
- Robert Singer
St. Mary's University - Fawwaz Azam
Toronto Metropolitan University
Thursday, Nov 6, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Nov. 6, 2025
- Mandy Lynn
Gilead - Melissa Mejia-Gutierrez
University of Saskatchewan
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Dec. 4, 2025
- Shawn Collins
Université de Montreal - Kushal Dhake
University of Victoria
Thursday, Feb 5, 2026, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Feb. 5, 2026
- Jolene Reid
University of British Columbia - Emily Burke
Dalhousie University
Thursday, Mar 5, 2026, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Mar. 5, 2026
- Joshua Walsh
University of Manitoba - Claudia Natola
University of Ottawa
Thursday, Apr 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (ET)
Past events
Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Apr. 3 2025
- Yuming Zhao
Memorial University of Newfoundland - Tianqi Ji
University of Saskatchewan
Thursday, Mar 6, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Mar. 6, 2025
- Wesley Chalifoux
University of Alberta - Dawson Konowalchuk
University of Alberta
Thursday, Feb 6, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Feb. 6, 2025
- Danica Rankic
Pfizer - Adam Riddell
University of Guelph
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Dec. 5, 2024
- Jake Magolan
McMaster University - Liz Sylvestre
University of Windsor
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Contact the Organizer
Marc J. Adler
Toronto Metropolitan University
Mathieu Frenette
Université du Québec à Montréal
Huck Grover
Memorial University
Kaitlin Isfeld
University of Manitoba
Christine Le
York University
David Leitch
University of Victoria
Curtis Rieder
Gilead Sciences