June 14, 2024 – PMM Summer Meeting

The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine successfully held its annual Summer Meeting on June 14th, 2024 at the Alumni Memorial Hall on the beautiful McMaster University campus. During the Summer Meeting faculty members were updated on various departmental initiatives by the Department Chair Dr. Cheryl Main, as well as updates from our Associate Chairs Dr. Thomas Hawke (Associate Chair of Research), Dr. Daniela Leto (Associate Chair of Education), and Dr. Vina Alexopoulou (Associate Chair Clinical). The presentation was filled with celebrations of new staff, major promotions, and fond farewells to beloved faculty transitioning into retirement.

Faculty and Learner Nominated teaching awards were also presented. Congratulations to our winners and all who were nominated! We recognize all of the great work you all do!

• Learner Nominated Teaching Award for Anatomical Pathology
  • Dr. Radenka Bozanovic
• Learner Nominated Teaching Award for Clinical Laboratory Faculty
  • Dr. Cynthia Balion
• Academic/Research Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
  • Dr. Irena Rebalka
• John Fernandes Anatomical Pathology Excellence in Teaching Award
  • Dr. Vina Alexopoulou
• Clinical Laboratory Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award
  • Dr. Marek Smieja
  • Dr. Daria Grafodatskaya

The event was a major success. Thank you to all who could take time out of their busy schedules to attend.