Kaplan, J. Gordin
Biochemist, Administrator
1922-1988

Gordin Kaplan joined the University in 1981 to act as the first 
Vice-President (Research), a position he held until 1987.  A 
specialist in molecular and cellular biology, he was also 
appointed professor of biochemistry.  He was a social activist 
and lobbyist for scientific research in Canada; during his tenure 
at the University he was instrumental in the creation of the 
Research Policy Committee, the Central Research Fund, and
WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and
Technology).

Multiple media, 1951-1988, 7.20 m    

Personal correspondence, 1951-1988
Includes conferences; research.

Professional associations, 1959-1987
Includes correspondence; conferences;  journals; papers and 
speeches delivered by Dr. Kaplan.

Publications, 1968-1987
Includes one 16 mm film reel, Substitution du noyeau.

Teaching, 1953-1981
Includes examinations; lectures.

Universities, 1968-1988
Relates mainly to the Universities of Ottawa and Alberta.

University staff associations, 1967-1970
Includes grievance files, minutes, and president’s files
related mainly to the Association des Professeurs de l’Universite 
d’Ottawa and the Canadian Association of University Teachers.

Access: Restricted
See also: Vice-President (Research)