Research roundup
Dr. Mark Wainberg, Director of the HIV/AIDS research section in the Lady Davis Institute, has accepted an invitation to serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors of the National Cancer Institute.
Congratulations!
Sondra Sherman, a certified diabetes educator in the JGH Division of Endocrinology, has been honoured with the 2014 Award for Distinguished Volunteer Service.
In memoriam
The entire JGH family is saddened by the loss on Feb. 5 of philanthropist Neri Judith Bloomfield, 90.
Julien Sénécal places fifth nationally in the Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada
Julien Sénécal, a first-year student at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf who has been mentored in the Lady Davis Institute at the JGH, placed fifth nationally in the Sanofi BioGENEius Challenge Canada.
Janik Jacmain named 2014 Employee of the Year for Lady Davis Institute
Janik Jacmain, a Research Grants Officer, has been named 2014 Employee of the Year for Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the JGH.
Joel and Marlene King appointed Co-Chairs of Hope & Cope’s Executive Advisory Board
Joel and Marlene King, who share a life-long commitment to philanthropy, have been appointed Co-Chairs of Hope & Cope’s Executive Advisory Board. In this capacity, they will oversee strategic planning, set priorities and oversee financing and fundraising.
Dr. Elise Jodi Levinoff joins the JGH Division of Geriatric Medicine
Dr. Elise Jodi Levinoff has joined the JGH Division of Geriatric Medicine, in addition to her role as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University.