NEWS & SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

September 21, 2023 – Dr. Bev Holmes, PhD

Dr. Bev Holmes, PhD, (Vice President, FCIHR; President & CEO, Michael Smith Health Research BC) was elected Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). She is recognized for her extraordinary contributions to Health Research organizations in Canada and commitment to advance interprovincial collaborations in Science and Health Education.

June 30, 2023 – Order of Canada

Congratulations to colleagues recognized by Governor General Mary Simon.

Dr. Alan Bernstein, C.C., O.Ont. was promoted within the Order to Companion. Dr. Bernstein is the 2017 Friesen Prizewinner and is recognized for his extraordinary accomplishments, as a scientist and as a research advocate.

Citation:
“For his enduring impact on Canadian health research and science policy as a visionary leader and steadfast supporter of future generations of researchers.”

Dr. Grant Pierce, C.M., O.M., was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. He is Director Emeritus of the FCIHR Board.

Citation:
“For his contributions as a distinguished professor in the field of pathophysiology, and for identifying the value of nutraceuticals in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.”

Congratulations to Dr. Jeffrey Weitz, O.C., for his appointment to the Order of Canada in recognition of his clinical research and commitment as a Clinician-Scientist in postgraduate education and longstanding member of FCIHR.

Citation:
“For his outstanding contributions to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of clotting disorders, and for his leadership in the fields of thrombosis and hemostasis.”

Congratulations are extended to Mr. Gary Goldberg, C.M., for his appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada in recognition of his philanthropic contributions to the broad community. Friends of CIHR is particularly grateful for his support, acknowledging his role as a Founding and continuing Sponsor of the Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.

Citation:
“For his decades of philanthropic leadership and contributions to scientific, health, environmental and educational initiatives.”

https://www.gg.ca/en/order-canada-appointees-june-2023

September 21, 2022 – Congratulations, Dr. Marie-Josée Hébert! Appointed Chair, Governing Council, CIHR.
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Dr. David Malkin, President, Friends of CIHRRecent Elections to the Royal Society of Canada:
September 6, 2022 – CONGRATULATIONS, DR. DAVID MALKIN!
Election to the Royal Society of Canada.

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Congratulations to:
Dr. Sonia Anand, MD, PhD, FRCPC, FCAHS
2020 Janet Rossant Lecturer at Massey College
Dr. Sylvain Chemtob, MD, PhD, FRCPC, CSPQ, FAAP
FCIHR Member

August 30, 2022 – Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier (Treasurer, FCIHR; Prof. Biochemistry, U of T)
“How to become a successful scientist: the 2022 CSMB Arthur Wynne Gold Medal Lecture”

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Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier (Treasurer, FCIHR)

April 11, 2022 – Congratulations, Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier!
2022 Arthur Wynne Gold Medal Award – Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB)

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Dr. David Malkin (President, FCIHR)

April 4, 2022 – Congratulations, Dr. David Malkin!

AACR-St. Baldrick’s Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Cancer Research: David Malkin, MD, FRCPC (Photo)
This award recognizes an individual in any sector who has significantly contributed to any area of pediatric cancer research, resulting in the fundamental improvement of the understanding and/or treatment of pediatric cancer.

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Dr. Sylvain Chemtob (FCIHR Member)

January 3, 2020 – FCIHR is pleased to acknowledge Dr. Sylvain Chemtob for his recent recognitions by senior Canadian Francophone associations for his scientific achievements in Pediatric Ophthalmology.

November 14, 2019 – Dr. Sylvain Chemtob – Le prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau 2019

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October 3, 2019 – Dr. Sylvain Chemtob – Le prix Michel-Sarrazin 2019

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June 20, 2019 – Dr. Phil Gold – Grand officier of the Ordre National du Québec

Friends of CIHR congratulates Dr. Phil Gold, Emeritus FCIHR Board Member, and Founding member of FCIHR for this recognition.

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June 11, 2019 – The University of Toronto bestows an Honorary Degree to Dr. Alan Bernstein, 2017 Friesen Prizewinner. Here is his address:

June 3, 2019 – The University of Toronto bestows an Honorary Degree to Dr. David Naylor, 2018 Friesen Prizewinner. Here is his address:

50th Anniversary – IMS50 Gala Dinner – Oct. 3, 2018
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Shirley M. Tilghman, Emerita President, Princeton University and 2010 Friesen Prizewinner

Photo - Left to Right: Dr. Aubie Angel, Dr. Shirley M. Tilghman, Dr. Mel Silverman - IMS50 at U of T - October 3, 2018

Dr. Aubie Angel (left) and Dr. Mel Silverman (right), Past Directors of IMS at U of T, with Dr. Shirley M. Tilghman (centre). Dr. Tilghman spoke on: “Graduate Medical Education in the 21st Century”.

Congratulations! Dr. Bruce McManus, MD, FRCPC, FRSC, FCAHS, Vice President of FCIHR, was named to the Order of Canada on the Governor General’s list on June 29, 2018.
Congratulations! Dr. Alex MacKenzie, MD, PhD, Senior Scientist, CHEO Research Institute, Ottawa and FCIHR Executive Member

delivered the FCIHR Lecture on November 21, 2017 at the 2017 CSCI-CITAC Annual Meeting in Toronto. A Citation Certificate was presented, which noted the title of his talk: “Treating Rare Diseases in the Era of Next Generation DNA Sequencing: After the Deluge”. This was the largest gathering of CSCI-CITAC members and CIP in the past 5 years.

Congratulations! Dr. Linda Rabeneck, MD, MPH, FRCPC, Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto, and President-Elect, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS),

delivered the FCIHR Lecture on November 22, 2016 at the 2016 CSCI-CITAC Annual Meeting in Toronto. A Citation Certificate was presented, which noted the title of her talk: “Academic Success or Significance?”

Inaugural Cy Frank Distinguished Service Award of Friends of CIHR

This Award is presented in memory of the late Dr. Cy Frank, a visionary leader and Board Member, who served the medical and scientific communities in Alberta with great distinction. Dr. Douglas R. Wilson, Dean Emeritus (Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta) is the first recipient and is being recognized for his exceptional contribution to the advancement of FCIHR’s mission and goals. The Award will be presented in conjunction with the Institutional visit of Sir Paul Nurse, 2015 Henry G. Friesen International Prizewinner, at his Friesen Lecture on May 6, 2016 at the University of Alberta.

Dr. Douglas R. Wilson, Inaugural Cy Frank Distinguished Service Award of Friends of CIHR

Congratulations! Dr. Aubie Angel, founding President of FCIHR, was elected to the Order of Canada by the Governor General and attended his Investiture on February 12, 2016 at Rideau Hall.

<br? <h6=””>Congratulations! Dr. Michel Chrétien, founding member of FCIHR and Professeur émérite de recherche IRCM, is the recipient of the FCIHR Founders’ Award – November 24, 2015. Dr. Chrétien delivered a Luncheon address at the annual meeting of CSCI in Toronto. </br?>

2015 Canada Day. Governor General announces Order of Canada. Congratulations to Dr. James Rutka and Dr. Aubie Angel for their election to the Order of Canada.

Congratulations! MR. PAT LAFFERTY, Treasurer Emeritus of FCIHR, was appointed as Officer of the Order of Canada by the Governor General of Canada – January 1, 2014
Congratulations! DR. GRANT PIERCE, Member of FCIHR and Executive Director of Research, St. Boniface General Hospital, Winnipeg, elected to Royal Society of Canada – September 6, 2013
Congratulations! DR. CLAUDE C. ROY, Member of FCIHR
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction – May 2, 2013
DR. BRENDA MILNER, a member of FCIHR since its inception, is being inducted in the Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame – November 21, 2012

In this 2011 video clip, Dr. Milner is being interviewed by Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, 2012 Friesen Prizewinner.

DR. ARNOLD NAIMARK, Founding Member of FCIHR, elected to Canadian Medical Hall of Fame – November 2, 2012

Arnold Naimark - Friends of CIHR

DR. ARNOLD NAIMARK, a distinguished intellectual in academic medicine, student advocate and institutional builder, is recognized for his contributions to health sciences, health policy and novel organizational developments in Canada.

Dr. Arnold Naimark delivers Reflections at the 2012 Friesen Prize Program in Ottawa, in honour of Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, President of Rockefeller University (see above photo).

DR. DUNCAN STEWART – FOUNDERS’ LECTURE
September 21, 2010 – Ottawa

The Friends of CIHR Founders’ Lecture was established to mark the 10th anniversary of FCIHR to honour our prescient leaders who created this organization.

The Inaugural Lecture of the FCIHR Founders’ Award was given by Dr. Duncan Stewart, CEO & Scientific Director of the Ottawa Health Research Institute (OHRI)

“Challenges in translating innovative therapeutics to the clinic”

Venue: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 rue Lyon Street, Ottawa

Time: 4:30 to 5:40 pm

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ORDER OF CANADA – July 8, 2010

Dear Friends,
Please join me in acknowledging 2 members of FCIHR included in last week’s Governor General’s list of Order of Canada Awards.

MICHEL G. BERGERON, C.M. (Québec)

For his contributions to the area of microbiology, especially for his for research on infectious diseases and for his development of ultra-fast diagnostic testing for bacterial infections.

MLADEN VRANIC, O.C., O.Ont. (Toronto)

For his long-term contributions to the understanding, treatment and prevention of diabetes.

Our heartiest congratulations for their contributions to health research in Canada and the future health of untold numbers of people worldwide.

Sincerely,

Dr. Aubie Angel, President, Friends of CIHR

DR. RODERICK McINNES – Order of Canada – July 21, 2009

Friends of CIHR would like to congratulate our colleague, Dr. Roderick McInnes, on being awarded the prestigious Order of Canada.

DR. CHARLES TATOR & DR. MLADEN VRANIC
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame – April 22, 2009

Congratulations to our longstanding members of FCIHR.

DR. RODERICK McINNES – Order of Ontario – December 19, 2007

Friends of CIHR would like to congratulate our colleague, Dr. Roderick McInnes, on being awarded the prestigious Order of Ontario. Media Release