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Melanie Woodin, an internationally recognized neuroscientist who studies the mechanisms underlying learning and memory in the brain, has been named the University of Toronto’s 17th president.
The appointment is for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025. It was approved on March 26 by U of T’s Governing Council and is the result of an international search that began in March 2024. Woodin will succeed current U of T President Meric Gertler, who has served in the role since 2013.
“Taking on this position is an enormous privilege and a tremendous responsibility. After completing two degrees at U of T and having dedicated over two decades of my career here, I know first-hand that U of T is an unstoppable force for good. I can’t wait to put my energy to work to serve our community and to advocate broadly for Canada’s leading university”
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