Congratulations to Professor Woodin on her appointment as President of University of Toronto

Professor Melanie Woodin, an internationally recognized neuroscientist at CSB, has been named the University of Toronto’s 17th president!

An accomplished leader, Woodin is current Dean of Arts & Science at U of T, president of the Canadian Association for Neuroscience and serves on the board of directors at the Vector Institute.

Woodin’s Lab at CSB is focused on discovering the cellular mechanisms underlying inhibitory GABAergic synaptic plasticity in the healthy and diseased brain.

They employ a multi-disciplinary approach combining electrophysiology, biochemistry, fluorescence imaging, and behaviour to understand how synapses are built, the mechanisms that underlie their plasticity, and their role in neuronal circuits.

Woodin’s studies unravel mechanisms that lead to neurological disorders and diseases, including autism spectrum disorder, Huntington’s disease and ALS.

“I am profoundly honoured to accept this appointment to lead an institution that I care about deeply,” says Woodin. “U of T is widely recognized as one of the world’s best universities and a highly trusted source for ideas, research, innovation and talent.”

Congratulations, Melanie!