Juliet Daniel named Distinguished University Professor

Congratulations to Biology professor Juliet Daniel on being named a Distinguished University Professor.

The university’s highest honour recognizes faculty members who’ve made a significant and lasting impact on McMaster, their respective fields and society at large.

Juliet is an internationally recognized cancer biologist whose innovative research has advanced understanding of aggressive breast cancer in young Black women. She discovered the transcription factor Kaiso, which plays a critical role in tumour progression. Her groundbreaking work revealed that high Kaiso levels correlate with worst outcomes for Black women diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, a discovery that is paving the way for new diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Beyond her research, Juliet is a dedicated mentor and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in STEM. She has played a crucial role in mentoring emerging scholars, particularly women and Black scientists, and has led many initiatives aimed at fostering diversity in academia. Her leadership extends to community engagement, where she has worked to address systemic health disparities and promote cancer awareness among marginalized groups.

Juliet’s numerous accolades include the Gold Crown of Merit from Barbados, the inaugural Canadian Cancer Society Inclusive Excellence Award, the ONYX Magazine (Florida) Woman of the Year Award and recognition as one of Canada’s Most Powerful Women by WXN.

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