Three UHN researchers were elected as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). As one of the highest honours in Canadian health sciences, Fellows are nominated from all disciplines and recognized for their excellence in advancing academic health sciences.
Congratulations to the following UHN researchers, who were among the 47 newly elected Fellows:
● Dr. Laura Dawson is a Clinician Investigator at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Her research focuses on implementing advanced radiation technologies and exploring innovative therapeutic combinations to improve outcomes and minimize the side effects of radiation therapy, with a particular emphasis on liver cancers.
● Dr. Natasha Leighl is the Division Head of Medical Oncology and Hematology and a Clinician Investigator at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Her primary area of research is the development of novel treatments for lung cancer, including targeted and immune-based therapies, and incorporating novel diagnostics such as liquid biopsy into patient care.
● Dr. Milica Radisic is a Senior Scientist at UHN. Her research explores cardiac tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, focusing on developing new biological materials and lab-grown heart tissue to treat heart failure and improve recovery after heart attacks.
For a full list of the 2025 CAHS Fellows, read the press release here.