Medical Radiation Sciences Pre-Convocation Ceremony 2026
This spring, students from the Medical Radiation Sciences (MRS) joint program, offered through the University of Toronto’s Department of Radiation Oncology (UTDRO) and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN, completed their studies and prepared to embark on the next chapter of their professional journeys.
To celebrate this important milestone, UTDRO hosted the Medical Radiation Sciences Pre-Convocation Reception and Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 1 at Hart House. Around 100 students, family members, friends, faculty, and staff gathered to recognize the graduating class and celebrate their accomplishments ahead of the official convocation ceremony later that evening at Simcoe Hall.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of student awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in academics, research, and volunteer contributions.
2026 Award Recipients
Highest Academic Standing
- Gold Medal – Arish Sivaruban (Radiation Therapy)
- Silver Medal – Gurkaran Chhaggar (Radiation Therapy)
- Bronze Medal (3-way tie) – Spencer Steven Fairweather (Radiological Technology), Tania Raquel Ferreira (Radiation Therapy), and Kristy Minh Ho (Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Technology)
Research Award
- Award for Excellence in Research Methods – Nikki Wong (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology; Supervisor: Julie Sit)
- Honourable Mention in Research Methods (tie) – Cassidy Byers (Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Technology; Supervisor: Jeyanthi Sivasambu), and Shimeng Lu (Radiation Therapy; Supervisor: Natasha Moran)
Volunteer Awards
- Rachel Jane Abad
- Cassidy Shirley Byers
- Jessica Lopez Hernandez
- Dongha Kim
- Deep Patel
- Emily Waung
- Catherine Dorothy Zhong
Congratulations to all of our MRS graduates and award recipients!
Visit the Bachelor of Science in Medical Radiation Sciences on our website to learn more about the program.
