After more than 15 years as OTN’s scientific director, Sara Iverson retired in December 2023 and passed the torch to Robert Lennox.
Sara became the scientific director of OTN as it was being launched in 2008, and co-led and directed OTN with executive director, Fred Whoriskey, until her retirement last year. Together, they have overseen the growth of OTN from its launch as a seven-year International Joint Venture Project into a preeminent Canada Foundation for Innovation national research facility (Major Science Initiative). Under their leadership, OTN has evolved into the vibrant global network it is today.
We asked Sara to reflect on her time at the organization. Here’s what she had to say:
Sara will be deeply missed, but she’ll remain intricately connected to the organization through scientific advisory and research roles—and as a forever OTN family member!