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Judith Isaac-Renton, a Professor in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, received the 2013 Gen-Probe Joseph Public Health Award from the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).
The award honours a distinguished microbiologist who has exhibited exemplary leadership and service in the field of public health. As one of the criteria for the award, the recipient is recognized for significant achievements in integrating the science of microbiology into the practice of public health and for promoting the importance of linking these two disciplines.
Dr. Isaac-Renton received the award and delivered the Gen-Probe Joseph Public Health Award lecture in May at the ASM General Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
She is the first Canadian medical microbiologist to receive the award.
Read more about Dr. Isaac-Renton on the ASM website.