March 15, 2012 - Marc Tessier-Lavigne

   The 2012 Henry G. Friesen International Prize is awarded to Canadian Neuroscientist Marc Tessier-Lavigne, President of Rockefeller University.

June 21, 2011 - Victor Dzau

   Pioneering heart scientist and health advocate wins prestigious International Prize in Health Research.

September 27, 2010 - Ottawa - Shirley M. Tilghman

  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.

June 14, 2010 - Announcement - Shirley M. Tilghman

  Renowned Canadian molecular biologist and educator wins prestigious International Prize in Health Research - Shirley Tilghman, President of Princeton University

September 22, 2009 - Ottawa - John Bell

   Oxford Professor urges personalized approach to the prevention and treatment of disease

April 14, 2009 - Announcement - John Bell

   Renowned Canadian genomic scientist wins prestigious Friesen International Prize in Health Research

September 24, 2008 - Harold Varmus
[Globe & Mail Article by Michael Valpy]

   “Cancer Expert Warns of Too Great Expectations”

September 19, 2008 - Toronto - Harold Varmus

   Nobel Laureate and Friesen Prizewinner Urges Importance of Medical Science to Change Global Health

   FCIHR Backgrounder

   Dr. Harold Varmus - Backgrounder

June 17, 2008 - Announcement - Harold Varmus

  Renowned Cancer Researcher and Leader of Scientific Institutions Wins Prestigious Friesen Prize in Health Research

December 8, 2007 - John Evans
[Article by Donna Richardson]

   “Health science pioneer challenges researchers to make social and scientific impact”

September 27, 2007 - John Evans
[Globe & Mail Article by André Picard]

   “Keep Health Research Running”

September 19, 2007 - Montreal - John Evans

   Innovative Founder of McMaster Medical School and MaRS Discovery District awarded Friesen International Prize in Health Research

May 7, 2007 - Announcement - John Evans

   Renowned Canadian Physician Wins Prestigious Friesen Prize in Health Research

July 12, 2006 - Announcement - Joseph B. Martin

   Canadian Neuroscientist wins International Prize for Research and Innovation in the Delivery of Health Care