Molly Shoichet (pictured), a professor at University of Toronto, has been appointed as the first chief scientist of the Canadian province of Ontario.
Shoichet was selected by Ontario’s provincial government following a consultation which attracted more than 210 responses, with approximately 50% of applicants hailing from university, research or government backgrounds.
Her remit will include advocating for research science in government and in education, as well as leading the formulation of Ontario’s science strategy. She has been asked to promote Ontario…
