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The W. A. E. McBryde Medal is presented to a young scientist working in Canada who has made a significant achievement in pure or applied analytical chemistry.
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The 2026 winner of the W. A. E. McBryde Medal is:
Dennis Hore, MCIC
University of Victoria
Dennis Hore studied chemistry at McMaster University before completing a PhD with Almeria Natansohn (Queen’s Chemistry) and Paul Rochon (RMC Physics) where he developed an interest in designing optical instruments and creating software for their control, modeling, and data analysis. After a postdoctoral fellowship with Geri Richmond at the University of Oregon, he joined the Chemistry Department at the University of Victoria in 2006 where his research initially focused on the vibrational spectroscopy of surfaces. Hore has received chemical education grants that support hands-on instrument design in the classroom, and to support undergraduates in conducting research with community partners outside of traditional labs. Since 2016, he has collaborated with Prof. Bruce Wallace (UVic Social Work) to apply analytical chemistry in community settings, helping people who use drugs make more informed decisions based on drug composition and potency. Now in its ninth year, this project involves students across Chemistry, Computer Science, Social Work, and Public Health. Samples are analyzed by infrared absorption, Raman scattering, and mass spectrometry, using in-house software to integrate results and provide harm-reduction-focused interpretation. Through his research, teaching, and community partnerships, Hore remains committed to using analytical chemistry to foster innovation, education, and real-world impact.