Helen Miliotis PhD

Biography

Dr. Helen Miliotis completed her doctorate at the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto. Her interest in combining her scientific training with education led her to study student development theory at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, earning a Certificate of Leadership in Higher Education before becoming faculty in the Department of Physiology.

There, in addition to foundational human physiology courses, Dr. Miliotis teaches professional development to graduate students that complements their scientific training. She has taught over a hundred doctoral students in the department and established strong mentoring relationships during their degrees and beyond. Dr. Miliotis led the approval and implementation of the MHSc in Medical Physiology, and serves as its inaugural Program Director. In this role, she provides students with academic and career mentorship, establishes partnerships for the program’s practicum component, and created the Physiology Meets Business mentorship program to further support student opportunities.

From the Nomination

"What sets Dr. Miliotis apart is her ability to form genuine, deep connections with students. Her personal investment in our success and well-being goes beyond the conventional student-teacher relationship, making her a rare and impactful mentor. This also provided a level of comfort, encouraging conversations regarding professional goals and methods of achieving them. Dr. Miliotis’ caring approach, coupled with her exemplary teaching methods, has made her one of the most influential teachers and mentors in my academic journey."

About the Award

This award recognizes contributions to the training and experience of graduate students by faculty members within five years of their academic appointment. These contributions are evidenced by excellence in teaching, supervision or mentorship, and dedication to students.