Career
Upon receiving his PhD in 1995,Hallgrimsson became an assistant professor of anatomy at the University of Puerto Rico. While he was promoted to associate professor in 1998,he only remained at the institution until 2000. [4] Hallgrimsson then joined the University of Calgary's (U of C) Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. As the assistant dean for undergraduate science education,Hallgrimsson co-developed and directed U of C's Bachelor of Health Sciences program. [5] [6] Hallgrimsson was the 2001 recipient of the Basmajian/Lippincott Williams &Wilkins Award for his "demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching in the anatomical sciences." [4]
In 2018,Hallgrimsson was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. [7] He was also appointed the Scientific Director for Basic Science at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI). [8] During the COVID-19 pandemic,Hallgrimsson co-led UCalgary's COVID-19 genomics research with Francois Bernier. Together,they tracked the spread and evolution of the virus to inform vaccine development. [9] He also collaborated on a research project that aimed to use facial recognition software to develop better respirator options for children. [10] In recognition of his academic accomplishments,Hallgrimsson was elected a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. [11] In 2022,Hallgrimsson was named Deputy Director of the ACHRI. [12] While in this role,Hallgrimsson co-developed a 3D facial imaging computer program that could identify rare genetic diseases in children. [13] [14]
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