Science awards speak volumes

Monday, June 17, 2024

In early June, the Faculty of Science celebrated all our esteemed faculty members who earned awards or titles in the past year. From young professional awards to Fellowships, our faculty continue to be recognized for their outstanding achievements within their areas of expertise. Join us in congratulating our faculty members for their hard work and dedication to our students, their professions, and, most importantly, their students. 

Department of Biology

Department of Chemistry

Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences

School of Optometry & Vision Science

School of Pharmacy

  • Wasem Alsabbagh – Canadian Pharmacists Journal 2023 Best Paper Award (“Herpes zoster and human Papillomarvirus vaccination opportunities identified using electronic prompts at the time of scheduling influenza or COVID-19 vaccines” (with Sherilyn Houle and Nancy Waite)  
  • Brett Barrett – 2023 Outstanding Performance Award 
  • J-M. Gamble – 2023 Outstanding Performance Award 
  • Vivek Goel – Member of the Order of Canada  
  • Kelly Grindrod – Raise Your Voice Award from Pharmacy Practice + Business [Canadian Healthcare Network]  
  • Emmanuel Ho – 2024 Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Science Fellow; 2023 Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN) Research Leader Award  
  • Sherilyn Houle – Canadian Pharmacists Journal 2023 Best Paper Award (“Herpes zoster and human Papillomarvirus vaccination opportunities identified using electronic prompts at the time of scheduling influenza or COVID-19 vaccines” (with Wasem Alsabbagh and Nancy Waite)  
  • Tom McFarlane – Fellowship in Canadian Association of Pharmacy Oncology  
  • Jeff Nagge – Silver Award for The Best Use of Generative AI to Create/Improve Educational Tools/Platforms/Systems from Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Reimagine Education Conference Awards; 2024 AFPC Award for Innovation in Education  
  • Tejal Patel – Schlegel Specialist in Medication Management and Aging  
  • Cynthia Richard – 2024 AFPC National Award for Excellence in Education  
  • Nancy Waite – Minister of Colleges and Universities Award of Excellence – Everyday Hero; Outstanding Contribution in Authorship, American Pharmacists Association; Ministry of Colleges and Universities; Canadian Pharmacists Journal 2023 Best Paper Award (“Herpes zoster and human Papillomarvirus vaccination opportunities identified using electronic prompts at the time of scheduling influenza or COVID-19 vaccines” (with Wasem Alsabbagh and Sherilyn Houle)  
  • Lisa Walsh – 2024 Excellence in Pharmacy Teaching Award  
  • William Wong – CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in HIV and STBBI Research  

Department of Physics & Astronomy