2025-2026 Executive

We are researchers, faculty, and industry professionals across Canada dedicated to the excellence and future of Canada’s meat industry.

President

Dr. Philip Soladoye
Agriculture & Agri Food Canada
philip.soladoye@agr.gc.ca

President-Elect

Dr. Manuel Juarez
Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
manuel.juarez@agr.gc.ca

Past President

Dr. Heather Bruce
Dalhousie University

Secretary-Treasurer

Dr. Stephanie Lam
Livestock Research Innovation Corporation
slam@livestockresearch.ca

Director West

Dr. Christine Liu
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
christine.liu2@agr.gc.ca

Director Ontario

Dr. Malane Muniz
University Federal of Vicosa
malanemuniz@hotmail.com

Director Quebec

Dr. Rodolpho Martin Do Prado
Université Laval
rodolpho.martin-do-prado.1@ulaval.ca

Director Industry

Dr. Polyanna Hornung
Hylife
[Email CMSA for contact]

2025-2026 CMSA Core Committees

Core Committee

Focus

Leadership

Membership & Community

Growth + Retention

Manuel (Lead); Polyanna

Programs & Student Development

Value Creation

Philip (Lead); Rodolpho

Communication & Digital

Brand + Outreach

Stephanie (Lead); All execs

ICoMST Task force

Global Congress Strategy

Christine (Lead); All execs

Interested in contributing?
Join a committee and help shape the future of meat science in Canada. Contact our team today.

2025-2026 CMSA Volunteers

We extend our sincere thanks to our dedicated volunteers. From judging competitions and evaluating scholarship applications to providing strategic insight, your expertise is acknowledged.

  • Dr. Argenis Rodas, Professor, University of Manitoba
  • Dr. Muhammad Tufail, Research Scientist, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
  • Dr. Polyanna Hornung, R&D Integrated Specialist, HyLife
  • Dr. Xianqin Yang, Research Scientist, Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada
  • Spencer Gill, Senior Web Developer