15 U of T researchers named Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Published: September 13, 2021
Fifteen Ƶ researchers have been named in recognition of their “dedication and excellence.”
One of three national academies that make up , the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences leverages the expertise of Canada’s leading health sciences researchers to evaluate Canada's most urgent and complex health challenges and recommend strategic, actionable solutions.
“The Ƶ congratulates these faculty members on receiving one of the highest distinctions for academics in the health sciences field,” said Leah Cowen, U of T’s associate vice-president, research. “Their scientific leadership and research are making a real impact on the lives of Canadians – and people around the world.
“This is also an important recognition of our hospital and health-system partners. They help make this impact possible.”
The new fellows are:
- Reina Bendayan of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
- Gillian Booth of the department of medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and St. Michael’s Hospital
- Adalsteinn Brown of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health
- Catharine Craven of the department of medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and University Health Network
- David Fisman of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health
- Margaret Herridge of the department of medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and University Health Network
- Mansoor Husain of the department of medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and University Health Network
- David Jenkins of the department of nutritional sciences, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and St. Michael’s Hospital
- Alex Mihailidis of the department of occupational science and occupational therapy, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and University Health Network
- Amit Oza of the department of medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and University Health Network
- Vincent Piguet of the department of medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and Women’s College Hospital
- Aaron Schimmer of the department of medical biophysics, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and University Health Network
- Anna Taddio of the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
- Ming-Sound Tsao of the department of laboratory medicine and pathobiology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and University Health Network
- Sharon Walmsley of the department of medicine, Temerty Faculty of Medicine and University Health Network
