Researcher's Kyoto Prize celebrated - University of Toronto - 0 views
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Toronto hosted a celebration Feb. 18 honouring Canada's first two Kyoto Prize laureates: University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher.
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Pawson, a world-renowned cell biologist and Mount Sinai Hospital distinguished investigator, received the prize in basic science for his studies of cellular communication. He will receive a 20-karat gold medal and a cash gift of 50 million yen (approximately $460,000 Cdn).
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He and Taylor, who won the prize in the arts and philosophy category, delivered a joint lecture during the celebratory event at MaRs (Medical and Related Sciences Discovery District).
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University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event. -
University Professor Anthony Pawson of molecular genetics and McGill University's Charles Taylor, a philosopher where honoured as Canada's first two Kyoto Prize winners. Mention of Pawson and Taylor delivering a joint lecture at MaRS during the event. Feb 20, 2009
