Principal Investigator
Professor Melanie Woodin joined the University of Toronto in 2004 as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology, and became a Professor in 2017 in the Department of Cell & Systems Biology.
In her research, Professor Woodin works to understand how the brain functions, studying neuronal circuits and the mechanisms underlying learning and memory. At U of T, she has served as the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies for the Department of Cell & Systems Biology; Director of the Human Biology Program; Associate Dean, Undergraduate Issues & Academic Planning; Vice-Dean, Interdivisional Partnerships; and as Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science from 2019 – 2026.
In March 2025, Professor Woodin was announced as the 17th President of the University of Toronto.
Contact
Email: m.woodin@utoronto.ca