Mona Nemer

Mona Nemer is a distinguished Lebanese-Canadian scientist renowned for her expertise in molecular genetics and cardiac regeneration. With a career that spans several prestigious institutions, she has made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry and pharmacology.

Previously, Nemer served as a professor of pharmacology at the University of Montreal, where she also directed the Cardiac Development Research Unit at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM). During her tenure, she held a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular Cell Differentiation, underscoring her leadership in cardiovascular research.

Currently, she is a professor of biochemistry at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine. From two thousand six to two thousand seventeen, she played a pivotal role as the vice-president of Research at the University of Ottawa, fostering innovation and scientific inquiry.

On September twenty-six, two thousand seventeen, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Nemer as Canada's Chief Science Advisor, marking her as the first national science advisor since two thousand eight. Her appointment reflects her commitment to advancing scientific research and policy in Canada.