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About
Kenneth Melville BSc’26, MDCM’26, MSc’31, (1902–1975). Born in Jamaica, Dr. Melville graduated in medicine at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ at the top of his class in 1926. In 1953, he became Chair of ±«ÓãÖ±²¥â€™s Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, and the first person from a developing country to hold a Chair at ±«ÓãÖ±²¥. Melville was internationally respected, with a prolific scientific career. He served as a mentor for students from developing regions and was a leader in Montreal’s Caribbean community. In the spirit of Dr. Melville’s legacy, the Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics established an Undergraduate Research Bursary in his honour.
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Objective
Increase diversity in pharmacology by offering funding for a summer research experience and mentorship to an undergraduate student from an underrepresented equity group.
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Why is this important?
Summer internships will provide a distinct advantage and valuable pharmacology research experiences to undergraduate students, increasing their competitiveness when applying to graduate school or for career advancement.
Mentorship: WeÌýoffer a mentorship program to support Undergraduate students in their career in research. Follow us on social media for details.
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Past recipients
2024: Bibi Aaliyah Noorah
2023: Timmi Milan
2022: Atchaya Kanagasabai
2021: Arrani Thambimuthu
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Melville Initiative Committee
- Professor Bastien Castagner (Associate Professor)
- Professor Koren Mann (Chair, Dept. of Pharmacology and Therapeutics)
- Chantal Grignon (Undergraduate Student Affairs Officer)
- Cathy Shang Kuan (Research Administrator)
- Hanan Mohammad (Graduate Student Representative)
- Gravit Bhatt (Graduate Student Representative)
- Professor Christopher Wright (Grandson of Dr. Melville, physician, and pharmaceutical executive).
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