U of T Mississauga grad is golden

The average person doesn't know their biosensors from their biomarkers, but Russ Algar is far from average and he has the hardware to prove it.

The graduate research Algar completed at U of T Mississauga on quantum dots, a sophisticated type of material that is showing great potential in improving diagnostic technologies, was recognized with the Governor General's Gold Medal, a top U of T prize that honours academic excellence and outstanding graduate students. The prize was presented on behalf of Canada's Governor General on June 1st at a reception hosted by the School of Graduate Studies.

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