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Robert Morris recognized by American Chemical Society

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Robert Morris recognized by American Chemical Society

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St. George

Department of Chemistry

Faculty of Arts & Science

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Robert Morris, a professor in the department of chemistry in the Faculty of Arts & Science, has received the American Chemical Society (ACS)'s Award in Organometallic Chemistry.

The award, which is among ACS's 2025 National Awards, celebrates recent advancements in research in organometallic chemistry.

In its award citation, ACS said Morris has "significantly advanced our understanding of transition metal hydride and dihydrogen complexes and the role they play in catalytic organometallic reactions."

Morris said he has been overwhelmed by the support of colleagues who have congratulated him on this achievement. “It is very generous of the American Chemical Society to share its National Awards with international scientists," he said.

"I also have to thank the fantastic students – both graduate and undergraduate – and postdoctoral fellows who have done research in my lab over 44 years, and NSERC for funding this fundamental research.”

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Sarah Kaplan recognized by Academy of Management

rahul.kalvapalle — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:42:49 +0000

Sarah Kaplan recognized by Academy of Management

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St. George

Academy of Management

Rotman School of Management

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Sarah Kaplan, professor of strategic management, Distinguished Professor of Gender and the Economy and founding director of the Institute for Gender and the Economy (GATE) at the Rotman School of Management, has received the 2024 Distinguished Scholar-Practitioner Award from the Academy of Management.

The award recognizes significant, long-term contributions in areas including successful application of theory or research in practice and authoring of scholarly works that have substantively affected the practice of management.

The awards committee noted Kaplan has showcased exceptional contributions "not just in one but across all areas of the award." It highlighted the impact of GATE on academic and practitioner audiences, as well as Kaplan's research record, use of gender-based insights to develop accessible training programs, contributions to public policy and corporate governance, and impactful media presence.

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Sharon Straus receives honorary doctorate from Université de Montréal

rahul.kalvapalle — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:38:41 +0000

Sharon Straus receives honorary doctorate from Université de Montréal

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St. George

Department of Medicine

IHPME

St. Michael's Hospital

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Unity Health

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Sharon Straus (photo by Yuri Markarov)

Sharon Straus, physician-in-chief at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, director of the knowledge translation program at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, and professor in the department of medicine in U of T's Temerty Faculty of Medicine, has received an honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal.

The university awards honorary doctorates to distinguished individuals whose outstanding achievements have earned them esteem at home and abroad.

Straus, who completed her doctor of medicine and master of science degrees at U of T, has carried out influential research focusing on promoting the application of scientific knowledge, improving systematic review methods, optimizing patient care and geriatric medicine.

The author of three medical textbooks and over 650 publications, she holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Knowledge Translation and Quality of Care, and is set to assume the position of executive vice-president, clinical and chief medical officer at Unity Health Toronto effective Sept. 1, 2024.

Straus received her honorary doctorate at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine's convocation ceremony on Aug. 24.

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51 faculty members receive Connaught New Researcher Awards

rahul.kalvapalle — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:15:00 +0000

51 faculty members receive Connaught New Researcher Awards

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Connaught New Researcher Awards

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The ��Ƶ has recognized 51 faculty members across its three campuses with Connaught New Researcher Awards.

The annual awards support early-stage researchers in the humanities, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences, engineering and other fields – and aim to enhance their competitiveness for external awards. They are part of the Connaught Fund, Canada’s largest internal university research funding program.

“The Connaught New Researcher Awards are designed to help accelerate the research programs of our hugely talented early-career scholars as they establish themselves in their respective fields,” said Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives.

“I am excited to see their work on a range of important issues such as next-generation vaccines for sexually transmitted diseases, decarbonization retrofits and housing affordability, and the physics of wildfire-generated storms."

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9 researchers receive Connaught Community Partnership Research Program awards

rahul.kalvapalle — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 23:04:44 +0000

9 researchers receive Connaught Community Partnership Research Program awards

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St. George

Scarborough

Connaught Community Research Partnership Award

Connaught Fund

Dalla Lana School of Public Health

Department of Anthropology

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Faculty of Arts & Science

Faculty of Dentistry

Rotman School of Management

U of T Scarborough

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Nine researchers from the ��Ƶ have received Connaught Community Partnership Research Program awards.

Given by the Connaught Fund, the awards support research carried out in collaboration with non-academic community partners and driven by their needs and priorities. For the 2024-25 funding cycle, the Connaught Committee made the decision to exceed its $300,000 allocation to award a total of $820,000 to nine research initiatives.

“It is a testament to the range and excellence of research proposals that the Connaught Fund will, this year, support more Community Partnership Research Programs than ever before,” said Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives.

“In recent years, projects supported by this program have blossomed into established relationships that are enriching research at our university and poised to have a sustained impact on communities.

“I have no doubt that this will continue to be the case with this year’s awarded projects, which address complex challenges that range from tracking contaminants in traditional foods in First Nations to enhancing the wellness of older adults in retirement living.”

The recipients of the 2024-25 Connaught Community Partnership Research Program awards are:

Elyse Caron-Beaudoin, department of health and society, U of T Scarborough – Kihcinahowin kîspin piscipowin astîk kimîcowinân (Tracking contaminants in traditional foods)
Mark Chignell, department of mechanical and industrial engineering, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering – Activity spaces for community-living older adults: Implementing a pilot space in a naturally occurring retirement community and evaluating its impact on physical and cognitive function, and social interaction
Bernhard Ganss, Faculty of Dentistry – Chalky teeth in Ontario’s children: Determining prevalence and raising awareness in the Durham region
Daniel Grace, department of social and behavioural health sciences, Dalla Lana School of Public Health – Advancing 2-spirited health equity: Learning through the narratives of 2-spirited people impacted by HIV
Matthew Hoffmann, department of political science, U of T Scarborough – From envisioning to empowering a just transition in Scarborough
Sheng Liu, operations management and statistics, Rotman School of Management – Enhancing support for survivors of abuse through intelligent volunteer management
Angela Mashford-Pringle, Waakebiness Institute for Indigenous Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health – Rivers of plenty: Enabling heart healthy eating in James and Hudson’s Bay
Laura Risk, department of arts, culture and media, U of T Scarborough – Old sounds, new stories: A partnership with the Canadian Museum of History to activate the Fonds Jean Trudel
Daniel Sellen, department of anthropology, Faculty of Arts & Science – The ecosystem of birthing and lactation in Toronto: Lived experiences of marginalized parents and the role of community support providers

Amy Bilton receives 2023-24 McLean Award

rahul.kalvapalle — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 23:17:52 +0000

Amy Bilton receives 2023-24 McLean Award

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St. George

Connaught Fund

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

McLean Award

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Amy Bilton (photo by Pam Walls)

Amy Bilton, an associate professor in the department of mechanical and industrial engineering at the Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and director of the Centre for Global Engineering, has received the 2023-24 McLean Award.

Jointly funded by the ��Ƶ’s McLean endowment and the Connaught Fund, the McLean Award is given to an early-career scholar to assist in attracting and supporting graduate students and post-doctoral fellows involved in basic research in physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, engineering sciences or statistical sciences.

Bilton’s research lies at the intersection of theoretical design and control techniques and the development of physical electromechanical systems – with applications in water purification, desalination and renewable energy. She is the director of the Water and Energy Research Lab, which focuses on developing innovative water and energy technologies and computer-based design methods.

“Amy Bilton has distinguished herself as an exceptionally accomplished researcher in the field of sustainable energy and design for global development,” said Leah Cowen, U of T’s vice-president, research and innovation, and strategic initiatives. “From finding ways to encourage adoption of rainwater harvesting to leveraging solar-powered systems to improve water quality for fish aquaculture, her research stands to have a real-world impact on communities in Canada and around the world.

“I would like to congratulate her on this most deserved recognition of her work.”

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John Borrows receives 2024 Guthrie Award from Law Foundation of Ontario

rahul.kalvapalle — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:17:09 +0000

John Borrows receives 2024 Guthrie Award from Law Foundation of Ontario

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John Borrows, professor and inaugural Loveland Chair in Indigenous Law at the Faculty of Law, has received the Law Foundation of Ontario's Guthrie Award, which recognizes exceptional champions of access to justice.

Borrows was recognized for his transformative impact on how the academic and legal sectors understand and intersect with Indigenous law and for his innovations in teaching that have been recognized both nationally and internationally.

Borrows is Anishinaabe/Ojibway and a member of the Chippewas of the Nawash First Nation in Ontario. He teaches a course to first-year law students that addresses the intersection of Indigenous Peoples’ laws with Canada's laws. Over the past decade, he has taught an intensive course in Anishinaabe law and legal tradition, often bringing students to his People's Neyaashiinigmiing reserve to meet with Elders, Chiefs, colleagues and teachers and experience Indigenous law in context.

“John has integrated Indigenous law rooted in Indigenous Peoples’ natural and social environment into the very heart of legal education,” says University Professor Jutta Brunnée, dean of the Faculty of Law and James Marshall Tory Dean’s Chair. “His extraordinary work revivifying Indigenous law has also contributed to a re-envisioning of the potential of law and participatory democracy."

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Sheena Josselyn recognized by American Association for the Advancement of Science

rahul.kalvapalle — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 13:53:28 +0000

Sheena Josselyn recognized by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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St. George

AAAS Fellows

Department of Physiology

Department of Psychology

Faculty of Arts & Science

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

The Hospital for Sick Children

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Sheena Josselyn, a senior scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and a professor in the department of psychology in the Faculty of Arts & Science and the department of physiology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, has been elected a 2023 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow.

The AAAS is one of the world’s largest scientific societies and publisher of the Science family of journals. Its fellowships, launched in 1874, represent a distinguished lifetime honour within the scientific community.

Josselyn, who holds a Canada Research Chair in Brain Mechanisms Underlying Memory, was recognized for her contributions to the field of neuroscience, particularly for establishing the existence of engrams – physical or chemical changes in the brain that correspond to memories.

Understanding how engrams are formed and connected in the brain may lead to effective therapies that target conditions disrupting memories, such as Alzheimer’s disease.

The 2023 AAAS Fellows were announced in April 2024.

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Daphne Goring receives 2024 Gold Medal from Canadian Society of Plant Biologists

rahul.kalvapalle — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:30:55 +0000

Daphne Goring receives 2024 Gold Medal from Canadian Society of Plant Biologists

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St. George

Department of Cell & Systems Biology

Faculty of Arts & Science

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Daphne Goring, a professor in the department of cell and systems biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science, has been awarded the 2024 Gold Medal by the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists.

Considered the highest honour in Canadian plant science, the medal is presented to individuals in recognition of their outstanding research and leadership contributions over the course of their careers.

Goring was recognized for her groundbreaking research on flowering plants that exposes the cellular mechanisms of pollen-pistil interactions. For decades, her studies have probed fundamental aspects of biology by revealing novel molecular processes that prevent plants from inbreeding.

The medal also recognizes Goring's contributions as a mentor and organizer in the plant sciences community. She has supervised 26 graduate students and over 60 undergraduates, served as chair of the department of cell and systems biology and taught foundational courses in cell and molecular biology as well as plant biotechnology. She has also served on the executive of the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists.

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Aled Edwards named a fellow of the U.K.’s Royal Society

rahul.kalvapalle — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:12:18 +0000

Aled Edwards named a fellow of the U.K.’s Royal Society

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St. George

Department of Medical Biophysics

Department of Molecular Genetics

Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomedical Research

Royal Society U.K.

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

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Aled Edwards (photo by Johnny Guatto)

Aled Edwards, a professor in the departments of medical biophysics and molecular genetics and the Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the U.K.’s national academy of sciences.

The world’s oldest independent scientific academy in continuous existence, the Royal Society recognizes individuals who have significantly impacted science through its fellowship program. Fellows are elected based on their substantial contributions to fields including mathematics, engineering science and medical science.

Edwards, who holds a Temerty Nexus Chair of Health Innovation and Technology and is the founder and CEO of the Structural Genomics Consortium, was honoured for his contributions to accelerating drug discovery following an open science ethos.

As a fellow of the Royal Society, Edwards will continue to advocate for open science and collaborative research.

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Robert Morris recognized by American Chemical Society

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Sarah Kaplan recognized by Academy of Management

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Sharon Straus receives honorary doctorate from Université de Montréal

51 faculty members receive Connaught New Researcher Awards

Read more about the Connaught New Researcher Award, including details on the 2024-25 competition

Read the U of T Engineering story on Aereas Aung

Read the Temerty Medicine story on Linna Tam-Seto

9 researchers receive Connaught Community Partnership Research Program awards

Read more about the Connaught Community Partnership Research Program

Amy Bilton receives 2023-24 McLean Award

Read the U of T Engineering story

Read more about the McLean Award, including details on the upcoming competition

John Borrows receives 2024 Guthrie Award from Law Foundation of Ontario

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Read the Law Foundation of Ontario announcement

Sheena Josselyn recognized by American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Daphne Goring receives 2024 Gold Medal from Canadian Society of Plant Biologists

Read the Canadian Society for Plant Biology's award citation

Aled Edwards named a fellow of the U.K.’s Royal Society

Read the Royal Society profile of Aled Edwards