13 U of T faculty members named Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada
Published: September 5, 2023
Thirteen faculty members from across the Ƶ have been appointed Fellows of the Royal Society of Canada – a prestigious distinction given to the country’s most distinguished scholars, artists and scientists.
“The Ƶ congratulates these extraordinary researchers on this important recognition of their dedication, leadership and impact,” says Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives. “Across a diverse array of disciplines, they are addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges – and their contributions to their respective fields continue to break new ground.”
The new Fellows are:
- Ryan Balot of the department of political science in the Faculty of Arts & Science
- Paul Bloom of the department of psychology in the Faculty of Arts & Science
- in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
- Robert Gerlai of the department of psychology at U of T Mississauga
- in the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
- Jason Moffat of the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the department of molecular genetics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
- Amit Oza of the University Health Network (UHN) and the department of medicine in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
- Daniela Rotin of SickKids and the department of biochemistry in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
- Aaron Schimmer of UHN and the department of medical biophysics in in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
- at U of T Scarborough
- Valerie Tarasuk of the department of nutritional sciences in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine
- R. Paul Thompson of the Institute for the History & Philosophy of Science and Technology in the Faculty of Arts & Science
- Daniel Trefler of the Rotman School of Management
They join more than 350 Fellows of the Royal Society affiliated with U of T.
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