Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has recognized Professor Alison Macpherson, Co-Chair of the School of Kinesiology & Health Science, as being among a select group of reviewers who have been identified through a Review Quality Assurance (RQA) process as an Outstanding reviewer in recognition of her exemplary contribution to peer review. Of the 1,501 reviewers that were part of the RQA process in the Spring 2025 Project Grant competition, only 16.9% obtained this recognition.
Through feedback and observations from Committee Chairs, Scientific Officers and CIHR staff, the RQA process captures contributions that exemplify the very best of peer reviewers, such as:
- Providing reviews that go above and beyond expectations
- Volunteering to take on additional tasks on short notice
- Participating constructively in discussions of applications—including those to which they have not been assigned
CIHR mentioned Dr. Macpherson's selfless generosity in volunteering her time and expertise and her commitment to excellence in peer review.