Two members of the RI-MUHC distinguished

Source: Health E-News. This past year, members of the McGill community shared their knowledge with the public more than ever, whether it was about Black Lives Matter, the U.S. presidential election, or the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 13 their efforts were recognized at the Principal's Prize for Public Engagement through Media virtual event.

Congratulations to two researchers from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC): Don Sheppard, a member of the Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program, received the Prize for Established Academics, and Tina Montreuil, a member of the Child Health and Human Development Program, was runner-up for the Prize for Emerging Researchers.

In selecting Dr. Sheppard as winner of the Prize for Established Academics, the jury described him as hitting all the marks, from offering policy advice to his direct public communication. This included regularly sharing his expertise on COVID-19 with media in both official languages. Dr. Sheppard is also Chair of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Director of the McGill Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity at McGill University. Read more.

Apr. 20, 2021