awards

Dr. Igor Stagljar

Igor Stagljar and Julie Petschnigg lauded at U of T Celebrates Innovation event

15 May 2015|

At the U of T Celebrates Innovation event on May 7, the University honoured researchers and students who created technologies and successful start-up companies that have the potential for global impact and commercial appeal.

Among the 2015 Inventors of the Year are Igor Stagljar and Julie Petschnigg, who invented Mammalian membrane two-hybrid (MaMTH), which tracks membrane proteins interactions with other proteins […]

Sympascho Young

Sympascho Young wins GLSE Undergraduate Student Leadership Award!

5 May 2015|

Congratulations to Sympascho Young on winning one of three Graduate and Life Sciences Education Undergraduate Student Leadership Awards!

The award recognises academically high achieving students involved in mentoring, student unions, student life and university governance. For the nomination submission, Sympascho wrote an inspiring Leadership Philosophy and Activity statement detailing his journey to effective leadership.

Dr. Sian Patterson receiving teaching award

Sian Patterson wins 2015 Faculty of Medicine Teaching Award!

10 March 2015|

Congratulations to Dr. Sian Patterson on winning the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in Life Sciences Award 2015.

The award recognises Sian’s sustained excellence in teaching, coordination and development of undergraduate courses in Arts and Science offered by the Basic Sciences Departments. Student testimonials describe Sian’s mastery of Biochemistry and her exceptional capacity to engage and foster enthusiasm for learning.

The award will be presented at the annual Education Achievement Celebration on […]

Dr. David Williams

David Williams wins the 2014 David Isenman Award

25 February 2015|

David Williams won the 2014 David Isenman Department of Biochemistry Citizenship Award. This award is presented annually for service to the Department beyond the call of duty, as chosen by the Chair and ACC members.

David serves on the Supervisory Committees of more than 20 graduate students, is Chair of the Research Committee that oversees the maintenance of all common Departmental equipment, is a member of the Advisory Committee to the […]