Maydianne Andrade is a University Professor in Biological Sciences  at the University of Toronto Scarborough, Past-President and co-Founder of the Canadian Black Scientists Network (CBSN), and Founder of the Toronto Initiative for Diversity & Excellence.

With a PhD in Neurobiology & Behavior from Cornell University, Maydianne has 20 years of experience in science research, teaching, and outreach. s Founder and Senior Advisor for the Toronto Initiative for Diversity & Equity (TIDE), she has been leading inclusive conversations & workshops regarding equity and bias for the past 9 years inside and outside the University.

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Maydianne's formal academic leadership roles include terms of Vice Dean Faculty Affairs & Equity and Acting Vice Principal Academic and Dean.

In january 2026 she will begin a new role as the Dean of Science at York University.

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With a caraer-long dedication to public outreach and science communication, you can see or hear Maydianne on The Nature of Things  (First Animals, The Great Wild Indoors), CBC Radio's Ideas,  and hosting the podcast The New Normal.

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