UBC Forestry & Environmental Stewardship wishes to congratulate Dr. Shawn Mansfield on being named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar!
About Shawn Mansfield
Dr. Shawn Mansfield is a leading expert in tree biotechnology, focusing on the relationship between gene expression and phenotypic traits related to cell wall development. His research spans plant metabolism, including cellulose and lignin biosynthesis, sucrose metabolism, and overall tree metabolism. He also explores how trees interact with their environment, investigating their potential for remediation of anthropogenic contaminants such as phosphorus, salt, and heavy metals.
About the UBC Distinguished University Scholar Award
The Distinguished University Scholar (DUS) program honors UBC Faculty members who have demonstrated exceptional scholarly achievement. Held biennially, the DUS designation is awarded by the President on the recommendation of an adjudication panel. Appointees receive a one-time research grant of $20,000, along with an annual stipend of $20,000 for five years, which may be renewed once for an additional five-year term.