Canadian Zebrafish Research Community
Canadian Zebrafish Research Community (CZC)
This IZFS community serves as a hub for Canadian zebrafish researchers to establish common resources, have gathering events, provide networking opportunities, and enhance the visibility of early career researchers.
Leadership
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Secretary Gabriel Bossé Université Laval |
President Michelle Collins, PhD University of Saskatchewan |
Treasurer Joey Ghersi, PhD University of Montreal |
CZC Webinar Committee:
The recently formed Canadian Zebrafish Research Community has formed a webinar committee, it will consist of the below members:
- Matthew Stoyek, PhD (Dalhousie University)
- Gursimran Kaur Bajwa, PhD (University of Montreal / CHU Saint Justine Research Centre)
- Emilio Ernesto Mendez Olivos, PhD (University of Calgary)
- Sarah Kamel, PhD (Sickkids)
- Cynthia Adjekukor, PhD (University of Calgary)
- Vranda Garg, PhD (University of Montreal / CHUM)
Past Leadership:
- Eric Samarut, PhD: Past-President (2026)
- Ruben Marin Juez, PhD: Past-President (2025)
- Manager of CZC Line List
Upcoming Activities 
- Technology and Expertise Exchange Program (TEEP) Award
Proposal submission closes August 15, 2026
Submit application materials by email to info@izfs.org
Read more here
- Webinar series primarily developed by and for postdocs and PhD students from Canadian labs
- Developing an online repository for list of zebrafish lines available in Canada, job postings, internship offers and mentoring opportunities
CZC Line List
Please click the link below to access the Canadian Zebrafish Research Community's Line List. This list references available zebrafish strains in Canada, and is ever growing and evolving. This list is only available to members of both IZFS and the CZC SIG.
How to Join
Although joining the IZFS is not currently required to be part for the Canadian Zebrafish Research Community, we strongly encourage you to become an IZFS member. Will benefit from the IZFS infrastructure and resources. Therefore, the support of the IZFS is instrumental to the present and future success of this initiative. If you are not a current IZFS member, please visit the membership page to either join or renew your IZFS membership today.
By joining the Canadian Zebrafish Research Community, you will start receiving communications and invitations to participate in upcoming activities.