IMS Scientific Day Memo - Institute of Medical Science - University of ...

Translational research and interdisciplinary graduate education that advance human health
WHITESIDE AWARD
The Whiteside Award was established in 2003 to honour the contributions of Dr.
Catharine Whiteside to the Institute of Medical Science. It is awarded annually to a
graduating IMS Master of Science student who has made outstanding scholarly
contributions. The recipient is nominated by the IMS Graduate Coordinators.
RONCARI BOOK PRIZE
The Roncari Book Prize was established in 1995 to honour the memory of Dr. Daniel
Roncari. It is presented to an IMS student who has made significant contributions to the
academic experience of graduate students, based on the recommendation of the IMS
Graduate Coordinators.
SARA AL-BADER MEMORIAL AWARD
Dean Catharine Whiteside
The Sara Al-Bader Memorial Award was established by the
Institute of Medical Science to honour the memory of Dr. Sara Al-
Bader, a PhD student at the Institute of Medical Science whose
thesis was entitled: Science-Based Health Innovation in Sub-
Saharan Africa.
The award is presented annually at Scientific Day to an
international doctoral stream student who shows exceptional
academic promise. The scholarship will be awarded based on the
recommendation of the IMS Graduate Coordinators.
Dr. Sara Al-Bader
THE IMS COURSE LECTURER AWARD
This award is presented annually for a sustained contribution of three years or more to excellence in lecturing in an IMS
graduate course. Nominations should be submitted to dir.medscience@utoronto.ca by March 1st, 2013.
THE IMS COURSE DIRECTOR AWARD
This award is presented for a sustained contribution of three years or more to excellence in the teaching, administration,
and development of an IMS graduate course. Nominations should be submitted to dir.medscience@utoronto.ca by
March 1st, 2013.
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