Media Releases

2011

PDF  June 21, 2011 - Media Release - Pioneering heart scientist and health advocate wins prestigious International Prize in Health Research.

2010

PDF  Sept. 27, 2010 - Media Release - Loss of Global Competitiveness in Research and Innovation - President of Princeton University, the 2010 Friesen Prizewinner, questions whether Canadian and American Universities can Rescue this Decline.

PDF  June 14, 2010 - Media Release -Renowned Canadian molecular biologist and educator wins prestigious International Prize in Health Research - Shirley Tilghman, President of Princeton University

2009

PDF  September 22, 2009 - Media Release - Oxford Professor urges personalized approach to the prevention and treatment of disease - Sir John Bell

PDF April 14, 2009 - Media Release - Announcement of 2009 Friesen Prizewinner

- Prof. Sir John Bell

2008

PDF September 24, 2008 - Globe & Mail - Michael Valpy - Cancer Expert Warns of Too Great Expectations - Dr. Harold Varmus

PDF September 19, 2008 - Nobel Laureate and Friesen Prizewinner Urges Importance of Medical Science to Change Global Health - Dr. Harold Varmus

PDF September 19, 2008 - FCIHR Backgrounder

PDF September 19, 2008 - Dr. Harold Varmus - Backgrounder

PDF June 17, 2008 - Announcement of 2008 Friesen Prizewinner - Dr. Harold Varmus

2007

PDF December 8, 2007 - Health science pioneer challenges researchers to make social and scientific impact - Donna Richardson, University of Alberta

PDF September 27, 2007 - Keep Health Research Running - Andre Picard, Globe & Mail

PDF September 19, 2007 - Friesen International Prize events in Montreal

PDF May 7, 2007 - Announcement of Friesen International Prizewinner, Dr. John R. Evans

2006

PDF July 12, 2006 - Inaugural Friesen International Prizewinner, Dr. Joseph B. Martin