University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry wishes to congratulate Dr. Shawn Mansfield on being named a UBC Distinguished University Scholar! The Distinguished University Scholar (DUS) awards recognize exceptional members of faculty who have distinguished themselves as scholars in research and/or teaching and learning. 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. Conferred by the President every two years, DUS appointees receive one-time research support in the amount of $20,000, plus a stipend of $20,000 per year for five years.