Ottawa, WHO Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has recently been named among 10 extraordinary individuals who will receive an honorary degree from Canada's prestigious McGill University as part of the Spring 2020 convocation.
In 2017, Swaminathan joined the World Health Organization (WHO) as Deputy Director-General (Programmes), and in March 2019, she was named its first Chi Scientist, a role she held until the end of 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. .
A public research university in Montreal dating back more than two centuries, McGill confers honorary degrees on individuals who have a lifetime record of outstanding scholarly, scientific or artistic achievement, or have contributed exceptionally to the public good through professional or philanthropic activity. Is a contribution. The university said in an announcement.
The announcement made late Friday said spring 2024 commencement ceremonies will take place from May 28 to June 5.Swaminathan, 65, will receive the Doctor of Science, Honorary Degree (D Sc) in Health Sciences on May 28.
McGill President Dee Saini said, "The award of an honorary degree is McGill's highest honor, a recognition of the transformative power of individual achievement and a celebration of the values and aspirations that unite our community."
Describing her, the McGill announcement said: “Dr. Soumya Swaminathan is a globally recognized leader in public health and infectious diseases. A pediatrician and a renowned researcher on tuberculosis and HIV, Dr. Swaminath has over 40 years of experience in clinical care and research and has worked throughout his career to translate research into effective programs Is.
It said, "Swaminathan's leadership at the forefront of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the coordination of research efforts that disseminate critical information and advise policymakers on effective strategies to control the spread of the virus." Played an important role in.,
Swaminathan posted on his official"
In 2017, Swaminathan joined the World Health Organization (WHO) as Deputy Director-General (Programmes), and in March 2019, she was named its first Chi Scientist, a role she held until the end of 2022 during the COVID-19 pandemic. .
A public research university in Montreal dating back more than two centuries, McGill confers honorary degrees on individuals who have a lifetime record of outstanding scholarly, scientific or artistic achievement, or have contributed exceptionally to the public good through professional or philanthropic activity. Is a contribution. The university said in an announcement.
The announcement made late Friday said spring 2024 commencement ceremonies will take place from May 28 to June 5.Swaminathan, 65, will receive the Doctor of Science, Honorary Degree (D Sc) in Health Sciences on May 28.
McGill President Dee Saini said, "The award of an honorary degree is McGill's highest honor, a recognition of the transformative power of individual achievement and a celebration of the values and aspirations that unite our community."
Describing her, the McGill announcement said: “Dr. Soumya Swaminathan is a globally recognized leader in public health and infectious diseases. A pediatrician and a renowned researcher on tuberculosis and HIV, Dr. Swaminath has over 40 years of experience in clinical care and research and has worked throughout his career to translate research into effective programs Is.
It said, "Swaminathan's leadership at the forefront of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the coordination of research efforts that disseminate critical information and advise policymakers on effective strategies to control the spread of the virus." Played an important role in.,
Swaminathan posted on his official"
