Kelvin Ogilvie
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Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie CM (born November 6, 1942)[1] is a Canadian academic and politician. A former president of Acadia University in Wolfville, he was named to the Senate of Canada as a Conservative on August 27, 2009,[2] and served until his retirement on November 6, 2017. He was an international expert in biotechnology, bioorganic chemistry and genetic engineering.[2]
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Kelvin Ogilvie | |
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Senator for Annapolis Valley-Hants, Nova Scotia | |
In office August 27, 2009 – November 6, 2017 | |
Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | Michaëlle Jean |
Personal details | |
Born | Kelvin Kenneth Ogilvie (1942-11-06) November 6, 1942 (age 81) Summerville, Nova Scotia, Canada |
Political party | Conservative |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemical Synthesis of RNA |
Institutions | University of Manitoba, McGill University, Acadia University |
Academic advisors | Robert L. Letsinger |
Notable students | Masad Damha, Serge Beaucage, Mona Nemer |
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