Three uOttawa experts recently received Ottawa Life Sciences Council Annual Achievement Awards:
Basic Research Award
Dr. Zemin Yao, Director, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, is recognized for his research into the metabolism of lipids, lipoproteins, their receptors and their linkage to heart disease and cancer.
Dr. Michael Smith Promising Scientist Award
The research by Dr. Robert Ben, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, on key structural features of naturally occurring antifreeze glycoproteins will one day help us understand how to protect living cells from freezing and death.
Career Achievement Award
Dr. G. Peter Raaphorst, head of the Department of Medical Physics, Ottawa Hospital Regional Cancer Centre is recognized for his role in building a world-class radiobiology and medical physics department, which ensure that Ottawa residents receive first-rate cancer care.
