This year, five UHN researchers were elected as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). Considered to be one of the highest honours for individuals in Canadian health sciences, Fellows are nominated from across all disciplines and recognized for their excellence in advancing academic health sciences.
UHN is proud to congratulate the following UHN researchers on their elections:
● Dr. Peter Backx is a Senior Scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute and his research focuses on understanding the molecular and ionic underpinnings of the heart’s electrical and contraction properties, specifically in relation to disease.
● Dr. Mojgan Hodaie is a Senior Scientist at the Krembil Research Institute where her research specializes in using advanced brain imaging and artificial intelligence tools to study chronic neuropathic pain such as trigeminal neuralgia.
● Dr. Samir Sinha is a Clinician Investigator at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute where his research interest is in the care of older adults.
● Dr. Lillian Siu is a Senior Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Her research focuses on new anticancer drug development specifically in head and neck cancers. She also leads many genomics initiatives and immuno-oncology trials at Princess Margaret.
● Dr. Michael Tymianski is a Senior Scientist at Krembil Research Institute where he studies the molecular mechanisms underlying stroke, traumatic brain injuries, chronic pain and other major health disorders.
For the full list of 2023 CAHS Fellows, read the full press release here.