OTTAWA — Dr. Erin Maloney’s personal and professional journey has been nothing short of remarkable.

Maloney’s academic journey began in a classroom at St. Joseph’s Secondary School in Cornwall. This fall, the Ottawa-based researcher will enter the next phase of her career, as she is set to be elected to the Royal Society of Canada .

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In addition to her family, her trusted assistant Winston will be by her side.

While Winston is a very good boy, Maloney will be recognized for her contributions to cognitive science and psychology. Winston hasn’t engaged in much research himself, but as Maloney’s guide dog, he is a crucial part of her team.

In her early adult years, Maloney was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a genetic, degenerative eye condition that affec

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