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Sacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been awarded the prestigious Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Prize for Academic Excellence. This award recognizes Sacha’s outstanding academic achievements and her potential to advance medical research. Specifically designed for students from racialized groups, the EDI Prize highlights the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion in health care research, showcasing the lab’s commitment to supporting equity in academic excellence.

Link: https://healthenews.mcgill.ca/eight-ri-muhc-trainees-earn-2024-edi-award-for-academic-excellence/#:~:text=These%20EDI%20funding%20awards%20are,coordinated%20by%20the%20RI%E2%80%91MUHC.

Justina Seyi-Olajide, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab and a senior pediatric surgeon, has co-authored an article titled “How Every Country Can Halve Premature Death by 2050,” published in TIME magazine. This publication highlights Justina’s impactful contributions to global health discourse, reflecting the lab’s dedication to addressing pressing global challenges through scholarly and public engagement.

Link: https://time.com/7197746/combatting-premature-death/

Carmel Daskalo, a master student with the CommiSur Lab, has been selected to receive the RI-MUHC Studentship Award. This annual award recognizes graduate students and postdoctoral trainees with exceptional potential for their research excellence and achievements.

Link: https://www.chhd-program.com/copy-of-career-development-dcat