06/07/2024
On Wednesday, June 5, the University of Toronto proudly conferred the degrees of the MRS Class of 2024 at U of T’s historic Convocation Hall.
We send heartfelt congratulations to all our graduates and celebrate those who received awards (listed below) at our Pre-Convocation Reception at Hart House prior to the Convocation ceremony.
Photo: Dr. Laura Dawson (Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto) and Kieng Tan (Associate Director, Medical Radiation Sciences Program), present Liza Kurucz with the Gold Medal for Highest Academic Standing. (Photo Credit: Wing Yau)
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Highest Academic Standing
Liza Kurucz
Gold Medal
(Radiological Technology)
Wink Chan
Silver Medal
(Radiological Technology)
Yu Hui Su
Bronze Medal
(Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology)
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Research Award
Charlotte Grace Sole (Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology)
Award for Excellence in Research Methods
Project title: “The Future of MRIT Employment: Recruitment and
Retainment from a New Graduate Perspective”
Supervisor: Dr. Caitlin Gillan, JDMI
Adam Magliozzi (Radiological Technology)
Honourable Mention in Research Methods
Project title: “Analyzing Technical Factor Selection for Exposure
Index and Patient Dose: A Study of Portable X-ray Imaging in the
NICU at SickKids Hospital”
Supervisor: Dr. Nicholas Shkumat, Sick Kids Hospital
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Research in Practice Awards
Tian Hua
Award of Excellence in Radiological Technology
Literature review: “Improving Patient Safety in Radiographic
Exams for Nasogastric Tube (NGT) Placement Verification:
Strategies and Role Expansion of Medical Radiation Technologists
(MRTs)”
Andrea Agyei-Odame
Honourable Mention in Radiological Technology
Literature review: “Low Dose Computed Tomography Outcomes for
Patients with Acute Abdominal Pain in the Emergency Department.”
Margaret Grace O’Krafka
Award of Excellence in Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology
Literature Review: “Impact of Lidocaine on Reducing Patient Pain in
Sentinel Node Lymphoscintigraphy and Test Reliability.”
Julia Gennaccaro
Honourable Mention in Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology
Literature and Protocol review: “How Protein Loading Prior to
Assessment Affects Pediatric Glomerular Filtration Rate”
Shanawar Gill
Award of Excellence in Radiation Therapy
Literature review: “Evaluating the Role of SpaceOAR Hydrogel in
Alleviating Re**al Toxicities/Dose & Quality of Life for Prostate
Cancer Patients receiving Radiotherapy.”
Laura Colangelo
Honourable Mention in Radiation Therapy
Literature review: “An Evaluation of Cardiac-Sparing Radiation
Therapy Techniques for Left-Sided Breast Cancer.”
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Medical Radiation Sciences Volunteer Award
Alvin Cuni
Colin Hicks
Katelyn Karmazyn
Adam Magliozzi
Margaret O’Krafka
Claire-Marie Peck
Subanki Srikanthan
First awarded in 2012, the Medical Radiation Sciences Volunteer Award recognizes the exceptional contributions of Medical Radiation Sciences (MRS) students in supporting the University of Toronto. Often working behind the scenes, these outstanding individuals volunteer their time and efforts to help their fellow students, faculty, and academic community.
