The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has announced this year’s elected Fellows and incoming class of the RSC College. Congratulations to the following researchers at UHN who were among those elected.
● Dr. Ren-Ke Li is a Senior Scientist at the Toronto General Research Institute, University Health Network working in the field of stem cell transplantation and tissue engineering. He has been at the forefront of cell transplantation and tissue engineering and his research focuses on the development of novel therapies for repairing and regenerating the injured heart cells and tissue and improving cardiac function after a heart attack.
● Dr. Mathieu Lupien is a Senior Scientist who serves on the Senior Advisory Group and the Research Council on Oncology at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His research in chromatin and epigenetics has advanced the study of the non-coding genome to identify determinants of cancer and accelerated the development of chromatin and epigenetic-based precision medicine against cancer.
● Dr. Trevor Pugh is a Senior Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His research is focused on the application of genome sequence analysis as a routine clinical test, particularly as modern cancer treatments are increasingly predicated based on genetic information.
Over a hundred Fellows were elected and recognized for their impactful achievements in the arts, social sciences, humanities, and sciences. The RSC also recognized and welcomed 56 new Members to the RSC College; the College consists of mid-career researchers who help the RSC address major challenges and seize opportunities in emerging fields in Canada and around the world.
Read the press release for award details and additional information about the upcoming ceremonies honouring the awardees.