Early Career Northern Researcher's Day Opening Remarks

with remarks from the ArcticNet Student Association and ArcticNet Scientific Director Dr. Philippe Archambault.

Dr. Philippe Archambault (PhD) is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Université Laval, in Québec City. He is also a Scientific Director of the Canadian Network of Centers of Excellence, ArcticNet. He is a researcher who strives to link fundamental biodiversity questions and theoretical research on global change and its effects on ecosystems functioning to applied science and policy-making. His work has been used to develop Marine Protected Areas in Canada and has been incorporated into United Nations high-level environmental management decision- making. His well-known reputation in Research Network leadership is based on his headship of different national and international initiatives such as the multisectoral Network of Innovation called ‘Notre Golfe’, winner of the ‘Prix Étoile’ from Québec Oceans, or as chairman of the 4th World Conference of Marine Biodiversity, winner of the Prix du Club des Ambassadeurs du Palais de congrès de Montréal et des Fonds de recherche du Québec.He is strongly engaged in training the next generation of marine scientists.