Endowed and Sponsored Research Chairs

Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Endowment for Nutrisciences and Health research

The Fondation J.-Louis Lévesque is a generous supporter of health research at universities and institutes across the country. J.-Louis Lévesque graduated from Saint Dunstan's University in 1934 and was awarded an honorary doctor of laws in 1964. Suzanne Lévesque, daughter of J.-Louis and president and CEO of his namesake foundation, was awarded an honorary doctor of laws from UPEI in 2006.

At the University of Prince Edward Island the Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Endowment for Nutrisciences and Health supports a research chair, professorships, and graduate fellowships. This funding makes possible the recognition of some of the university's most creative and productive scientists.

Current Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Professor in Nutrisciences and Health

Ali Ahmadi
Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Professor in Nutrisciences and Health
(902) 566-0521
aahmadi@upei.ca

Misty Rossiter
Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Professor in Nutrisciences and Health
902-620-5224
mdrossiter@upei.ca

Adam Johnston
Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Professor in Nutrisciences and Health
902-620-5225
adjohnston@upei.ca

Past Jeanne and J.-Louis Lévesque Professor in Nutrisciences and Health

Travis Saunders
Andrew Tasker
Russell Kerr
Rob Hurta
Tracy Doucette
Marva Sweeney-Nixon
Cathy Chan

Margaret and Wallace McCain Chair in Human Development and Health

The Margaret and Wallace McCain Chair in Human Development and Health was created by a $3-million gift from the Honourable Margaret and late Wallace McCain to strengthen research into human development and health at UPEI.

William Montelpare
Margaret and Wallace McCain Chair in Human Development and Health
(902) 620-5186
wmontelpare@upei.ca

UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability

Dr. Jean Mitchell
UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability

Chair in Animal Welfare 

Michael Cockram
Animal Welfare Center

Chair of L.M. Montgomery Studies, and Applied Communication, Leadership, and Culture 

Kate Scarth 
L.M. Montgomery Institute

Industry Chair in Precision Agriculture, Water Management, and Food Processing 

Aitazaz Farooque 
Precision Agriculture Research Program

Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs

Kim Stote
Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Nutriceuticals and Health

Cynthia Blanton
Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Nutriceuticals and Health 


Fellows

Ian R. Dohoo
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Ian Dowbiggin
Royal Society of Canada Fellow

Sunny Hartwig
Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists

R. Andrew Tasker
Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Xiuquan Wang
Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists