U of T Chemistry Professors Receive $1.65M Grant to make Cardiovascular Care more Equitable

Cardiovascular disease, which is a disease of the heart and blood vessels, has claimed the lives of many Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada for all age groups. Unfortunately, certain underserved and isolated populations are at a higher risk as they face significant barriers to cardiovascular… Learn More

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Prof. Scott Taylor wins the Bernard Belleau Award for contributions to medicinal chemistry

Dr. Scott Taylor has been awarded the Bernard Belleau Award from the Chemical Institute of Canada for his numerous and important contributions to medicinal chemistry. Taylor is a world leader in the study of an important class of antibacterial drugs known as the calcium-dependent lipopeptide antibiotics (CDAs). The Bernard Belleau Award is given to a scientist who has made a distinguished… Learn More

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Embracing CO2 to combat climate change: Professor Ozin on creating a circular carbon economy.

Although Saturday, April 22nd, [marked] Earth Day, climate change has become a pressing global issue. Some of its effects include air pollution, droughts, and heat waves, thus placing many lives at risk. The biggest challenge is finding a solution to balance the environment and the economy, as many global economies depend on fossil fuels. According… Learn More

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Ontario Chemist Spotlight: Ian D. Spenser

Ian Daniel Spenser, Professor Emeritus, McMaster University, died in Dundas, Ontario on December 28, 2022. Ian was born in Vienna, Austria, on June 17, 1924, and the family moved to Prague in 1935. He and his brother Tomi were evacuated to England in 1939 on the Kindertransport. Ian’s mother perished in Auschwitz, and his father,… Learn More

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Ontario Chemist Spotlight: University of Toronto 2021/22 Chemistry Undergraduate Excellence Awards

Each year a subcommittee of the departmental Undergraduate Studies Committee (USC) adjudicate the awards made to Chemistry program students who have demonstrated academic excellence. The USC is very proud to announce the following recipients of 13 different awards for the 2021/22 academic year. Many congratulations to everybody! Award Description Student Recipient(s) Robert and Jean Hadgraft… Learn More

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Ontario Chemist Spotlight: Alana Ogata

University of Toronto Mississauga analytical chemist Alana Ogata is one of five recipients of the prestigious  2022 John Charles Polanyi Prize, which recognizes outstanding researchers in the early stages of their career. An assistant professor in the department of chemical and physical sciences, Ogata is developing bioanalytical technologies that can help diagnose diseases sooner and lead to better treatment and… Learn More

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