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Semenza International Cell Engineering in Medicine Award

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Davis Joseph

Davis JosephDavis Joseph, between 2013 and 2021, has received 18 honors, awards, and distinctions from various Canadian institutions both for his academic performance and for his service to his community. These institutions include the "Collège Notre-Dame", "Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf" (where he received a scholarship of excellence and graduated with a diploma in health Sciences), the Montreal Geriatric institution (for his hospital service), the department of oncology of the Jewish General hospital (where he was selected as a student observer), the University of Montreal and the University of Waterloo.

Davis Joseph has achieved success in every field he has participated in. In fact, through his rigorous academic discipline, Davis has distinguished himself in all the academic fields he has studied, receiving merits and distinctions in French, English (twice), Mathematics (twice), natural and Social Sciences (twice) as well as a merit for his academic results in all fields. He was also acknowledged for his regular contributions to his music department as well as his contribution to Expo-Sciences Hydro-Québec. He was elected class representative in his first year of University and was a member of the executive council of his student association at the faculty of medicine in the university of Montreal. Davis Joseph is currently completing his university studies in Montreal, Canada with an excellent GPA average of above 4.0.

His passion for Medical research led him to enrol in the field of Biochemistry. He obtained a bachelor's degree at Concordia University in 2023 and enrolled at McGill University to conduct fundamental research on the translational control of proteins. During his research at McGill, he discovered the cause and the fundamental mechanism of 4E-BP2 deamidation in the nervous system, a problem that the experts in the field could not solve for 20 years. Davis Joseph's discovery paves the way to developing effective treatments against neurodegenerative diseases.

Davis Joseph has regularly been a volunteer at various events. He is dedicated to serving his community and helping whenever it Is possible. His positive attitude and determination make him an excellent representative of the student body in whatever event he signs up for.

Davis Joseph enjoys playing piano Jazz, the bassoon, swimming and playing basketball.



Davis Joseph receiving the Semenza International Cell Engineering in Medicine Award from Dr. Gregg Semenza at FLOGEN SIPS 2024
Davis Joseph receiving the Semenza International Cell Engineering in Medicine Award from Dr. Gregg Semenza at FLOGEN SIPS 2024

Dr. Gregg Semenza congratulating Davis Joseph during the FLOGEN SIPS 2024 award ceremony
Dr. Gregg Semenza congratulating Davis Joseph during the FLOGEN SIPS 2024 award ceremony

Davis Joseph delivering an acceptance speech during the FLOGEN SIPS 2024 award ceremony
Davis Joseph delivering an acceptance speech during the FLOGEN SIPS 2024 award ceremony