Moments in Time

In 1992, a Canadian scientist, Dr. Samuel Weiss, from the University of Calgary, discovered neural stem cells in the adult brain.

McCord deplored the “lack of system in times and manner of [meteorological] observations” He pursued his interests by keeping meteorological journals.

André J. Robert developed the first successful spectral method for meteorological equations, replacing the previously common grid point method.

Howard Borden Newcombe demonstrated the existence of spontaneous mutation in E. coli bacteria, a study that did away with old beliefs.

Dr. Scriver founded the De Belle Laboratory for biochemical genetics, which has contributed much to the study of inborn errors of genetic disease.

In 1966, Alf Erling Porsild was awarded the Massey Medal by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Dr. Ian Stirling received the Weston Family Prize for Lifetime Achievement in Northern Research. The award recognizes a leading natural science researcher.

Dr. Ziad Nasreddine and a team of researchers developed a tool that would provide an in-depth diagnosis for early signs of dementia

In 1973, Torontonian Frank L. Graham and Alex J. van der Eb of The Netherlands co-developed a technique for introducing DNA into mammalian cells.