CORGI Organic division

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 next 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.
Register now for this free series

Upcoming events & speakers

Thursday, Nov 6, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Nov. 6, 2025
  • Mandy Lynn
    Gilead
  • Melissa Mejia-Gutierrez
    University of Saskatchewan
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Thursday, Dec 4, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Dec. 4, 2025
  • Shawn Collins
    Université de Montreal
  • Kushal Dhake
    University of Victoria
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Thursday, Feb 5, 2026, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Feb. 5, 2026
  • Jolene Reid
    University of British Columbia
  • Emily Burke
    Dalhousie University
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Thursday, Mar 5, 2026, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Mar. 5, 2026
  • Joshua Walsh
    University of Manitoba
  • Claudia Natola
    University of Ottawa
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Thursday, Apr 2, 2026, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Apr. 2
  • Nelson Lam
    University of Victoria
  • Katelyn Le
    University of Calgary
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Past events

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
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Thursday, Apr 3, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Apr. 3 2025
CORGI Organic division
  • Yuming Zhao
    Memorial University of Newfoundland
  • Tianqi Ji
    University of Saskatchewan
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Thursday, Mar 6, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Mar. 6, 2025
CORGI Organic division
  • Wesley Chalifoux
    University of Alberta
  • Dawson Konowalchuk
    University of Alberta
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Thursday, Feb 6, 2025, 2:00 PM (ET)
CORGI Virtual Seminar: Feb. 6, 2025
CORGI Organic division
  • Danica Rankic 
    Pfizer
  • Adam Riddell
    University of Guelph
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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