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Welcome to the latest edition of Distillations.
It has been more than a decade since we published news from the Department of Chemistry, and so much has happened during that interregnum: new appointments, ongoing construction of a new addition to the Lash Miller Laboratories, and a new Chair (me) after a decade of outstanding service by Rob Batey. I look forward to telling you about all the exciting happenings in the Department of Chemistry — from new faculty to the activities of the Acceleration Consortium and much more.
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Polanyi Portrait welcomes visitors to Renamed Research Wing
The ongoing transformation of the Lash Miller Building continues, with a highlight being the renaming of the John Polanyi Research Wing. The area, which houses six research floors and the administrative and financial offices of the Department, has now completed installation of a portrait of the Nobel Prize-winning chemist in the lobby of the building, at the research wing’s entrance.
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WICTO’s 10-Year Anniversary: an oral history
Alumni and students recount the founding of an important student organization, remembering the highs and lows of fighting for inclusivity.
WICTO marked its 10th anniversary with a celebratory reception and cake in the Davenport Atrium in November. We took the opportunity to connect with the founders, organizers, and volunteers, who have shared their memories and insights about the group's journey and activities.
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Researchers at the Department of Chemistry are constantly tackling crucial questions that impact our everyday lives. Their work spans the medical field, environmental issues, and the fundamental understanding of atomic structures. Here are just four of the dozens of stories showcasing innovative research at U of T.
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U of T-led team awarded $17.5M to create new generation of ‘distributed’ diagnostics
A team of researchers from the university, U of T-affiliated hospitals and the National Research Council of Canada was awarded a $17.5M grant from the Canada Foundation for Innovation and partners to build a Diagnostic Horizons Lab in Toronto.
The project, whose leads include the Department of Chemistry’s Professor Aaron Wheeler, could help address health care inequalities in Canada and all over the world.
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NorthMiRs Pitch receives funding for Heart Treatment
Samantha McWhirter, a PhD student in the Walker group, pitched a therapeutic product at the ECHO PITCH event, a special event where four top cardiovascular health start-ups compete for funding from a $250,000.
McWhirter pitched on behalf of NorthMiRs, an early-stage biopharma startup developing micro RNA therapies for the treatment of sepsis-induced organ failure.
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Goh Lab launches BactiTrack Project
Research scientists at the Goh Lab have sent their prototype of a new diagnostic device for testing to a hospital in the Philippines.
“The instrument’s underlying science is based on optical diffraction,” one of the Goh Group researchers said. “The instrument monitors a diffraction signal which changes in intensity as bacteria grow.”
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Sood Family Endows New Graduate Award in 2024
Among the student awards given in 2024 was the Dr. Manohar and Raminder Sood Graduate Fellowship, whose first recipient was Shrey Desai. The award was created by the Sood family and endowed through their company Reena Group of Companies.
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Please consider supporting faculty and students through a donation to the Department of Chemistry Departmental Trust. If you are interested in exploring other ways to give, visit us here.
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