Canadian Leaders in Health Science

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Eight UHN researchers are elected as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Posted On: September 10, 2024
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(L-R, top to bottom) Drs. Jordan Feld, Eleanor Fish, Masoom Haider, Masoom Haider, Robert Inman, Jonathan Irish, Milos Popovic, Nicole Woods, and Brad Wouters.
This year, eight UHN researchers were elected as Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). Considered one of the highest honours for individuals 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 49 new Fellows elected this year: 
 
● Dr. Jordan Feld is a Senior Scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. His research focuses on understanding treatment non-response in hepatitis C and enhancing antiviral immune response and treatment strategies for viral hepatitis. 

● Dr. Eleanor Fish is an Emerita Scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Fish studies antiviral treatments to stop the spread of viruses and lessen the severity of infections, with ongoing efforts to develop nasal sprays for preventing illnesses like the flu, RSV, and COVID-19. 

● Dr. Masoom Haider is a Clinician Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His work uses machine learning and AI to develop predictive tools for prostate and pancreatic cancer. 

● Dr. Robert Inman is a Senior Scientist at the Krembil Research Institute. Dr. Inman investigates how the immune system and environmental factors contribute to autoimmune diseases and uses advanced techniques to understand ankylosing spondylitis.  

● Dr. Jonathan Irish is a Senior Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. His research interests are health services, population-based outcomes in head and neck cancer, molecular techniques for predicting clinical outcomes, and quality-of-life in head and neck cancer. 

● Dr. Milos Popovic is a Senior Scientist and Director at the KITE Research Institute. His work seeks to improve movement and rehabilitation through advanced technologies like electrical stimulation and robotics. 

● Dr. Nicole Woods is a Senior Scientist and Director at The Institute for Education Research. Her research examines the role of basic science knowledge in clinical reasoning and the development of medical expertise. 

● Dr. Brad Wouters is the Executive Vice President of Science and Research at UHN and a Senior Scientist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.  His research focuses on discovering ways to personalize cancer treatment to improve patient outcomes.  

For the full list of 2024 CAHS Fellows, read the full press release here