Life Sciences Ontario Awards $3000 Scholarships to 33 Ontario Post-Secondary Students

TORONTO, ON – September 28, 2023 – Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) is proud to announce the recipients of its 5th annual Scholarship and Mentorship program, celebrating post-secondary students in life sciences-based programs. This year, 33 students from various institutions across Ontario have been selected to receive scholarships worth $3,000 each, totalling an impressive $99,000 in financial support. This scholarship would not have been possible without our generous sponsors: Alexion Pharma Canada; AstraZeneca Canada; Astellas Pharma Canada Inc.; Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies in Canada; Novo Nordisk Canada; Ontario Genomics; Roche Canada; Sanofi Canada; Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc.; GSK Canada; Takeda Canada; 3Sixty Public Affairs; Bayshore Specialty Rx Ltd; and Jazz Pharmaceuticals Canada, Inc. The 2023 scholarship recipients, representing bright minds in the life sciences sector, are:

• Kenisha Arora – Western University
• Shreya Bera – McMaster University
• Isaac Caldwell – University of Toronto
• Gaurav Chahal – Western University
• Fatima Chaudhry – University of Toronto Mississauga
• Sorin Darie – McMaster University
• Jenny Doan – McMaster University
• Madeleine Dominguez – Western University
• Joshua Duckman – Western University
• Avery Ellwood – Fleming College
• Naqiah Firdous – McMaster University
• Erin Ford – Queen’s University
• Fayth Frank – McMaster University
• Masihullah Furmuli – McMaster University
• Tuan Hy Ha – University of Windsor
• Arianna He – Western University
• Geneva Herold – Western University
• Michael Lit – Western University
• Aisling Martins – Queen’s University
• Joshua Mathews – University of Windsor
• Feyifolu Obiri – Western University
• Erin Ohayon – York University
• Ankit Parmar – Western University
• Keya Patel – Western University
• Keaton Peterson – McMaster University
• Michael Posthumus – Queen’s University
• Angela Robertson – Western University
• Novera Shenin – McMaster University
• Joanna Stanczyk – Queen’s University
• Porsha Taheri – University of Toronto
• Ayushka Tiwary – McMaster University
• Victoria Truong – McMaster University
• Lucy Zhao – McMaster University

This year’s scholarship recipients have demonstrated remarkable dedication and promise within the life sciences field. Life Sciences Ontario’s Scholarship and Mentorship program continues to invest in talented individuals, recognizing their potential to drive innovation and make significant contributions to the industry. “We are immensely proud to announce this year’s exceptional scholarship recipients,” said Dr. Jason Field, President & CEO of Life Sciences Ontario. “Life Sciences Ontario’s commitment to fostering talent and driving innovation within the life sciences sector has never been stronger. These bright minds represent the future of our industry, and we’re thrilled to support their academic pursuits. With their passion and potential, we eagerly anticipate the remarkable contributions they will make to our ever-evolving field.” The LSO scholarship program has a rich history of recognizing and empowering students pursuing careers in life sciences. LSO’s Scholarship and Mentorship program has awarded 168 scholarships, amounting to an impressive total of $524,000. For more information about Life Sciences Ontario and its scholarship program, please visit www.lifesciencesontario.ca. About Life Sciences Ontario Life Sciences Ontario (LSO) is a member-driven organization that represents and promotes the province’s vibrant and diverse life sciences sector. LSO collaborates with governments, academia, industry, and other stakeholders to create a supportive environment for research, development, and commercialization of life sciences innovations in Ontario. For more information, please visit www.lifesciencesontario.ca. Media Contact: Lotanna Ifeobu Marketing and Communications Coordinator lotanna@lifesciencesontario.ca