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Daphne Goring receives 2024 Gold Medal from Canadian Society of Plant Biologists

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Daphne Goring receives 2024 Gold Medal from Canadian Society of Plant Biologists

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Daphne Goring (supplied image)

Daphne Goring, a professor in the department of cell and systems biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science, has been awarded the 2024 Gold Medal by the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists.

Considered the highest honour in Canadian plant science, the medal is presented to individuals in recognition of their outstanding research and leadership contributions over the course of their careers.

Goring was recognized for her groundbreaking research on flowering plants that exposes the cellular mechanisms of pollen-pistil interactions. For decades, her studies have probed fundamental aspects of biology by revealing novel molecular processes that prevent plants from inbreeding.

The medal also recognizes Goring's contributions as a mentor and organizer in the plant sciences community. She has supervised 26 graduate students and over 60 undergraduates, served as chair of the department of cell and systems biology and taught foundational courses in cell and molecular biology as well as plant biotechnology. She has also served on the executive of the Canadian Society of Plant Biologists.

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Helen Tran recognized with 2021 Dorothy Shoichet Women Faculty in Science Award of Excellence

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Helen Tran recognized with 2021 Dorothy Shoichet Women Faculty in Science Award of Excellence

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lanthierj Thu, 12/16/2021 - 15:00

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St. George

Department of Cell & Systems Biology

Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry

Department of Chemistry

Dorothy Shoichet Women Faculty in Science Award of Excellence

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For her pioneering work in organic polymer chemistry, Helen Tran has been recognized with a 2021 Dorothy Shoichet Women Faculty in Science Award of Excellence.

The award was established in 2016 by University Professor Molly Shoichet in honour of her late mother.

“Professor Tran’s creative use of polymer chemistry, machine learning and computer-assisted design is revolutionizing our understanding of how to generate multifunctional materials and is paving the way for the development of new health and sustainability technologies of the future,” says Vince Tropepe, a professor in the department of cell and systems biology and the Faculty of Arts & Science’s vice dean, research.

An assistant professor in the department of chemistry, Tran is cross-appointed to the department of chemical engineering and applied chemistry.

“I am incredibly honoured to receive this award, which will accelerate my research program during a critical point in my career,” says Tran. “I admire Professor Shoichet's altruistic initiative to create such a meaningful award to support younger faculty in the sciences.”

Robert Batey, chair of the department of chemistry, says Tran has “unparalleled enthusiasm and passion for science” and for training and teaching junior scientists.

“Her bold and highly creative research program, securely underpinned by her early success record and enabled by her interdisciplinary training, is unique and will surely propel her to make significant discoveries in the polymer science field,” Batey says. “Helen is perfectly positioned to use this prestigious award as a key career accelerator, and I am confident she will also serve as an ideal ambassador to honour Dorothy Shoichet and inspire the next generation of women faculty in science, particularly in chemistry.”

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Faculty of Arts & Science staff recognized for outstanding contributions

rahul.kalvapalle — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 17:32:04 +0000

Faculty of Arts & Science staff recognized for outstanding contributions

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Faculty of Arts & Science

Department of Cell & Systems Biology

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School of the Environment

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Clockwise from top left: Yvonne MacNeil, Dana Patterson, Lisa Matchett, Laurane Harding

Four staff members from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts & Science are the recipients of Outstanding Staff Awards for 2020.

Established in 1999, the Outstanding Staff Awards recognize staff-appointed administrative and technical employees who have achieved excellence in support of the faculty’s mission of teaching and research. These staff have earned the respect of their colleagues for their professionalism, team work and morale; have demonstrated their commitment to the faculty by performing services beyond their job responsibilities; and have made an impact that extends beyond their unit or department.

The recipients of the 2020 Faculty of Arts and Science Outstanding Staff Awards are:

Laurane Harding, School of the Environment — Dean’s Distinguished Long Service Award
Yvonne MacNeil, University College — Dean’s Outstanding Administrative Service Award
Lisa Matchett, Department of Cell & Systems Biology — Dean’s Outstanding Technical Service Award
Dana Patterson, Human Biology Program — Dean’s Student Life Award

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