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Fraser Hof grew up in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and was educated at the University of Alberta, Scripps Research Institute in California, and ETH Zurich in Switzerland. He joined the University of Victoria as a chemistry professor in 2005. From 2020 to 2022, he served as the Director of UVic's interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Related Technology. In July 2022, he became the Associate Vice President of Research at UVic. Fraser's scholarly work has explored the interface of physical sciences, life sciences, and health research. He has collaborated extensively with academic and private sector partners across multiple disciplines. His major recognitions for research impact include the CIHR New Investigator Award, an NSERC Canada Research Chair, and the Canadian Society for Chemistry's award for excellence in medicinal chemistry. Furthermore, Fraser is active in various campus-wide initiatives aimed at growing UVic's success in research, partnerships, and innovation. Outside of work, he finds great pleasure in spending time with family, enjoying strong coffee, exploring the great outdoors, and playing soccer.
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