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Sophie Rousseaux, an assistant professor of biological and organic chemistry in the Faculty of Arts & Science’s department of hemistry, has won the distinguished 2020 Dorothy Shoichet Women Faculty in Science Award of Excellence.

Rousseaux’s research focuses on the development of enabling and transformative synthetic methods to access biologically active small molecules more efficiently. She also aims to develop safer methods, such as the use of non-toxic reagents and the production of non-toxic waste.

 “Professor Rousseaux’s outstanding research is having a major impact in her field,” Vince Tropepe, vice-dean, research, said. “She is pioneering new and exciting synthetic chemistry methodologies that could transform the way pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals or materials are made and used in various industries.”

The Dorothy Shoichet Women Faculty Science Award of Excellence was established in 2016 by  Molly Shoichet in honour of her mother — who died in October 2020 — to help early-career female researchers focus on their research.

“Professor Rousseaux is perfectly positioned to fulfill the purpose of the Dorothy Shoichet Award of Excellent for Women in Science,” said Alexie Tcheuyap, vice-dean, faculty, academic life and equity. “As an early-career researcher in a key STEM field, we are confident that she is on the brink of moving from the opening years of a promising career into the brightly lit arena of international recognition. “