The IDIGH Program is delighted to recognize the exceptional achievements of two of its trainees, Leah Flatman and Adam Mouncef, who have recently received prestigious awards for their research contributions.

Leah Flatman Receives the Emerging Investigator Excellence Award

Leah was honored with the Emerging Investigator Excellence Award by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in the Reproductive Issues in Rheumatic Disorders category. Her award-winning abstract, titled: “Rotavirus Vaccine in Offspring Exposed to Tumour Necrosis Factor Inhibitors During the Third Trimester Does Not Increase Diarrhea-Associated Healthcare Events,” was recognized as an outstanding contribution by an early-career investigator.

The Emerging Investigator Excellence Award highlights exceptional abstracts presented by early-career investigators. Each abstract category is limited to just one award, underscoring the significance of Leah’s achievement.

Leah’s award-winning work was presented at the 2024 ACR Scientific Meeting, held from November 14–19 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. This prestigious annual event brings together leading experts in rheumatology to advance knowledge and innovation in the field.

Leah is co-supervised by Dr. Sasha Bernatsky and Dr. Évelyne Vinet, whose mentorship has supported this remarkable accomplishment.

For more details about Leah’s research, you can view her abstract on the ACR website:
Rotavirus Vaccine in Offspring Exposed to Tumour Necrosis Factor Inhibitors During the Third Trimester Does Not Increase Diarrhea-Associated Healthcare Events

Congratulations to Leah on this well-deserved recognition!

Adam Mouncef Wins the Sir Edward W. Beatty Memorial Award

First-year medical student Adam Mouncef, a trainee under Dr. Danuta Radzioch, received the Sir Edward W. Beatty Memorial Award for Best Poster Presentation at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine Student Research Day.

Adam’s poster was selected as the best presentation from among 83 abstracts submitted for the event held on November 8th, 2024. This prestigious award, which includes a $500 prize, recognizes the excellence and merit of Adam’s research.

Reflecting on his achievement, Adam shared:

I’m incredibly grateful for the support and guidance I’ve received from the IDIGH Program. It’s amazing to be part of such an encouraging and impactful community.

To see the full list of awards announced during this Research Day, visit the event’s webpage:
Student Research Day 2024 | Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - McGill University

Congratulations to Adam on this well-deserved recognition, and we look forward to his continued success in research and medicine!

We are proud to celebrate these two outstanding individuals whose work exemplifies the innovation and dedication fostered within the IDIGH Program.