U of S Researchers Awarded Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Posted November 29, 2004
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Thursday, November 25, 2004
U of S Researchers Awarded Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Two U of S researchers are among seven recent recipients of the Saskatchewan
Order of Merit.
Rajendra Sharma, a professor in the department of pathology and research
scientist with the
Saskatoon Cancer Centre, was recognized for his lifetime research
achievements, including
leading work in the biochemistry of cell signaling systems. One class of
proteins, called N-
myristoyltransferase protein, is involved in the onset of cancer and has
been suggested by
Sharma as a target for new drugs.
Also named to the Order was John McLeod, U of S professor emeritus from the
department of
educational psychology and special education. McLeod has developed several
achievement tests
for basic subjects to help evaluate students and treat those with learning
disabilities.
The newest inductees bring to 122 the number to receive the Order of Merit
since its inception in
1985. A full listing of the latest group, together with brief profiles, is
available at the Government
of Saskatchewan website:
http://www.gov.sk.ca/newsrel/releases/2004/11/16-716.html
For more information, contact:
Michael Robin
Research Communications Officer
(306) 966-2427
michael.robin@usask.ca
www.usask.ca/research
