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TORONTO, Nov. 18 /CNW/ - The McGuinty government is helping to promote
research excellence by recognizing five dedicated university researchers as
the 2003 recipients of the John Charles Polanyi Prizes, Minister of Training,
Colleges and Universities Mary Anne Chambers announced today.
Established in 1986 the Polanyi Prizes recognize the achievement of Dr.
John Charles Polanyi, of the University of Toronto, who received the 1986
Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in reaction dynamics.
"In celebrating the research excellence of one of Canada's most
distinguished scientists, we are also recognizing the ongoing achievements of
our most talented young researchers who are helping to establish Ontario's
reputation as a centre of university research excellence," said Chambers.
"Investing in research today not only encourages the best and brightest to
stay here in Ontario, it contributes directly to a stronger Ontario - one
prepared for success in the knowledge-based economy."
Each year the Polanyi Prizes, worth $15,000 each, are awarded in the
fields of Chemistry, Literature, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and
Economics to scholars and researchers planning to continue postdoctoral
studies at an Ontario university.
Polanyi Prize recipients for 2003 are:
Keith Fagnou, University of Ottawa, for Chemistry
Mark Stabile, University of Toronto, for Economics
Deanne Williams, York University, for Literature
Joseph Thywissen, University of Toronto, for Physics
Cécile Fradin, McMaster University, for Physiology/Medicine
The recipients will be honoured on November 28, 2003, at 1:30p.m. to
3:30 p.m., at a reception at Massey College, 4 Devonshire Place, Toronto, in
the presence of the Honourable James Bartleman, Lieutenant Governor of
Ontario.
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JOHN CHARLES POLANYI PRIZE RECIPIENTS
Established in 1986, the Polanyi Prizes are awarded in recognition of the
achievement of Dr. John Charles Polanyi, of the University of Toronto, who won
the 1986 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work in reaction dynamics. Each year
the Polanyi Prizes, worth $15,000 each, are awarded to scholars and
researchers planning to continue postdoctoral studies at an Ontario
university. Polanyi Prizes can be awarded in the fields of Chemistry,
Literature, Physics, Physiology or Medicine, and Economic Science. The Polanyi
Prize recipients for 2003 are:
Chemistry, Dr. Keith Fagnou, University of Ottawa
Dr. Fagnou is an organic chemist who is researching ways of developing
pharmaceuticals using environmentally friendly technologies. His research aims
to develop new processes for improved chemical efficiency, including new
synthetic methods to produce an important class of compounds whose synthesis
was not previously possible.
Economic Science, Dr. Mark Stabile, University of Toronto
Dr. Stabile is specializing in health economics and the relationship
between public finance and the health care system. His research concerns the
effects of differences in health insurance coverage and in tax systems on
health care systems, and considers such dimensions as socio-economic status
and child health.
Literature, Dr. Deanne Williams, York University
Dr. Williams works on a combination of literary textual study, cultural
history and literary theory. Her research aims to provide us with important
new insights into the construction of English identity after the Norman
conquest.
Physics, Dr. Joseph Thywissen, University of Toronto
Dr. Thywissen works in the area of ultra-cold physics, which allows us to
view the world of quantum mechanics more directly than before. His research
will employ state-of-the-art lasers and microscopic magnetic traps to capture
and cool neutral atoms in quantum gases.
Physiology/Medicine, Dr. Cécile Fradin, McMaster University
Dr. Fradin looks inside the cell and the workings of cellular tissue, to
study the intracellular traffic of macromolecules such as proteins. Her
research has the potential to aid our understanding of how defects in membrane
composition and integrity are affected by disease, drugs and toxic substances.
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