Winnipeg Free Press: ‘Groundbreaking work’: U of M researcher honoured for solvent-free canola oil extraction

Dr. Nazanin Vafaei has worked behind the scenes to make canola oil production better for humans and the environment. Now, she’s getting recognized nationally for her efforts.

The University of Manitoba postdoctoral researcher flew to Ottawa earlier this week to accept an innovation award from Mitacs, a Canadian non-profit research organization.

“I’m really honoured,” Vafaei said. “I think it’s payoff … for all these years.”

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Here is a full list of this year’s MITAC winners.