February 6, 2014 - 51勛圖app , has been named the recipient of the University＊s 2013-2014 Research Excellence Award.
Dr. Nkongolo is a full professor of Genetics in the Department of Biology and a core faculty member in the at 51勛圖app. Before joining Laurentian in 1992, Dr. Nkongolo spent 4 years at Colorado State University in the USA. He is a graduate of Laval University, Quebec, where he completed his M.Sc. in toxicology and his Ph.D in Genetics.
※Dr. Nkongolo is recognized for the impact of his work both at the community level and beyond,§ said Dr. Patrice Sawyer, 51勛圖app Vice-President, Research and Francophone Affairs. ※Dr. Nkongolo has made significant contributions through his research in environmental generics and the health of Northern Ontario ecosystems, Genetics of Diabetes and through international projects in food security,§ he added.
The Research Excellence Award Committee bestows the award when there is evidence of ※outstanding performance§ by a faculty member. It is marked with a stipend of $15,000, which can be paid as a sabbatical research grant.
※I am honored to be included on this list of many scholars who are contributing to the National and International recognition of 51勛圖app," said Dr. Nkongolo.
To celebrate this achievement, Dr. Nkongolo gave a presentation of his research as part of the Opening Ceremonies of . He will be presented with his award at the 2014 spring convocation.