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The Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research was established in 2005 by Friends of CIHR in recognition of Dr. Friesen’s distinguished leadership, vision and innovative contributions to health research and health research policy.

The award, announced each spring, supports an annual fall lecture or series of lectures by a worthy and accomplished speaker of international stature on topics related to the advancement of health research and its evolving contributions to society. The Lecture endeavours to reach the broadest possible audience at major centres across Canada. Additional institutional visits ensure national impact.

The Prize was initiated by FCIHR and provides a cash award of $35,000 CAD with a framed Citation, and covers the Honouree’s travel and hospitality costs associated with the Public Forum and the address to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Annual Meeting or other appropriate organizations.

The Prize, when originally launched, was a collaborative project of Friends of CIHR with the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. It is financed through a fund established for that purpose. Broadcast partner is CBC Radio One.

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Prof. Bartha Knoppers - 2019 Friesen Prize

September 18, 2019 – Prof. Bartha Knoppers’ Award Dinner at Rideau Club, Ottawa

Left to Right: Prof. Daniel Turp, Professeur de droit public à la Faculté de droit de l’Université de Montréal; Dr. Alan Bernstein, President, Canadian Institute For Advanced Research (CIFAR); Dr. Aubie Angel, President, FCIHR; Prof. Bartha Knoppers, 2019 Friesen Prizewinner; Prof. Jacques Frémont, President, University of Ottawa; Dr. Eric Meslin, President & CEO, Council of Canadian Academies (CCA).

Dr. David Naylor - 2018 Friesen Prize

November 6, 2018 – Dr. David Naylor’s Award Dinner at Rideau Club, Ottawa

Left to Right: Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Manitoba; Dr. Alan Bernstein, President, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) and 2017 Friesen Prizwinner; Dr. David Naylor, 2018 Friesen Prizewinner and Emeritus President, University of Toronto; Dr. Aubie Angel, President, FCIHR; Dr. Janet Rossant, President, Gairdner Foundation and 2016 Friesen Prizewinner.

Dr. Alan Bernstein - 2017 Friesen Prize

October 31, 2017 – Dr. Alan Bernstein’s Friesen Lecture at U Ottawa

Left to Right: Dr. Alex MacKenzie, Senior Scientist, CHEO and FCIHR Executive; Dr. Rod McInnes, Acting President, CIHR; Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, U Manitoba; Dr. Alan Bernstein, 2017 Friesen Prizewinner; Dr. Mona Nemer, Chief Science Advisor of Canada; Dr. Sylvain Charbonneau, Interim Vice-President, Research, U Ottawa; Dr. Aubie Angel, President, FCIHR; Mr. Allan Rock, President Emeritus, U Ottawa

Dr. Janet Rossant - 2016 Friesen Prize

November 7, 2016 – Dr. Janet Rossant’s Award Dinner at Rideau Club

Left to Right: Dr. Grant Pierce, Executive Director of Research, Albrechtsen Research Centre, St Boniface Hospital Winnipeg and FCIHR Board; Dr. Bruce McManus, Prof. Med, UBC and FCIHR Executive; Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, U Manitoba; Dr. Reza Moridi, Minister of Research and Innovation, Government of Ontario; Dr. Janet Rossant, 2016 Friesen Prizewinner; Dr. Aubie Angel, President, FCIHR; Dr. Reinhart Reithmeier, Special Advisor to the Dean of Graduate Studies, U of T, and FCIHR Executive; Mr. Simon Kennedy, Deputy Minister, Health Canada

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December 7, 2015 – Sir Paul Nurse’s Friesen Lecture at U Ottawa

Left to Right: Dr. Aubie Angel, President, FCIHR; Sir Paul Nurse, 2015 Friesen Prizewinner; Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Manitoba

Left to Right: Dr. Thierry Mesana, President and CEO, U Ottawa Heart Institute; Dr. Aubie Angel, President, Friends of CIHR; Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, U Manitoba; Dr. Lap-Chee Tsui, 2014 Friesen Prizewinner; Dr. Rose Goldstein, Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations), McGill; Dr. Bruce McManus, VP, FCIHR.

September 17, 2014 – Dr. Lap-Chee Tsui’s Leaders’ Breakfast in Ottawa

Left to Right: Dr. Thierry Mesana, President and CEO, U Ottawa Heart Institute; Dr. Aubie Angel, President, Friends of CIHR; Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, U Manitoba; Dr. Lap-Chee Tsui, 2014 Friesen Prizewinner; Dr. Rose Goldstein, Vice-Principal (Research and International Relations), McGill; Dr. Bruce McManus, VP, FCIHR.

Platform Party - 2013 Leaders' Breakfast - Left to Right: Dr. Bruce McManus, VP FCIHR; Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus (U Manitoba); 2013 Friesen Prizewinner Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg, President of the U.S. Institute of Medicine; Dr. Aubie Angel, President of FCIHR, Dr. Alex Mackenzie, Secretary, FCIHR.

September 18, 2013 – Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg’s Leaders’ Breakfast in Ottawa

Left to Right: Dr. Bruce McManus, VP FCIHR; Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus (U Manitoba); 2013 Friesen Prizewinner Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg, President of the U.S. Institute of Medicine; Dr. Aubie Angel, President of FCIHR; Dr. Alex Mackenzie, Secretary, FCIHR.

2012 Friesen Prize Program in Ottawa - Left to Right: Dr. Tom Marrie, President of CAHS; Dr. Aubie Angel, President of FCIHR; 2012 Friesen Prizewinner Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, President of Rockefeller University; Dr. Catharine Whiteside, Dean of Medicine at University of Toronto; Dr. David Eidelman, Dean of Medicine at McGill University; Dr. Alain Beaudet, President of CIHR; Mr. Allan Rock, President of University of Ottawa

September 19, 2012 – Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne’s Award Dinner at Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa

Left to Right: Dr. Tom Marrie, President of CAHS; Dr. Aubie Angel, President of FCIHR; 2012 Friesen Prizewinner Dr. Marc Tessier-Lavigne, President of Rockefeller University; Dr. Catharine Whiteside, Dean of Medicine at University of Toronto; Dr. David Eidelman, Dean of Medicine at McGill University; Dr. Alain Beaudet, President of CIHR; Mr. Allan Rock, President of University of Ottawa

Left to Right: Catharine Whiteside, President of CAHS; Alain Beaudet, President of CIHR; 2011 Friesen Prizewinner - Victor Dzau, Chancellor for Health Affairs at Duke University; Aubie Angel, President of Friends of CIHR; Distinguished Service Award - Patrick Lafferty, Director of FCIHR; Henry Friesen, Prof. Emeritus, U of Manitoba

September 14, 2011 – Dr. Victor Dzau’s Award Dinner at Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa

Left to Right: Catharine Whiteside, President of CAHS; Alain Beaudet, President of CIHR; 2011 Friesen Prizewinner – Victor Dzau, Chancellor for Health Affairs at Duke University; Aubie Angel, President of Friends of CIHR; Distinguished Service Award – Patrick Lafferty, Director of FCIHR; Henry Friesen, Prof. Emeritus, U of Manitoba

2010 Friesen Prize - Shirley Tilghman

October 1, 2010 – Dr. Shirley M. Tilghman’s Friesen Prize Institutional visit to Queen’s University

2009 Friesen Prize - John Bell

September 22, 2009 – Sir John Bell’s Leaders’ Breakfast at Earnscliffe, British High Commission, Ottawa

Left to Right: Mr. Anthony Cary CMG, British High Commissioner; Sir John Bell, 2009 Friesen Prizewinner

2008 Friesen Prize - Harold Varmus

September 24, 2008 – Dr. Harold Varmus’ Friesen Lecture at MaRS Discovery District, Toronto

Left to Right: Mr. Paul Kennedy, Host, CBC Radio One “Ideas”; Dr. Catharine Whiteside, Dean of Medicine, University of Toronto; Dr. Harold Varmus, 2008 Friesen Prizewinner; Dr. Aubie Angel, President, FCIHR; Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, University of Manitoba; Dr. Martin T. Schechter, President, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

2007 Friesen Prize - John Evans

September 17, 2007 – Dr. John R. Evans’ Luncheon Address to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences – Montreal

Left to Right: Dr. Aubie Angel, President, FCIHR; Dr John R. Evans, 2007 Friesen Prizewinner; Dr. Paul Armstrong, President, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

2006 Friesen Prize - Joseph B. Martin

September 26, 2006 – Dr. Joseph B. Martin’s Award Dinner at Rideau Club, Ottawa

Left to Right: Dr. Paul Armstrong, President, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS); Dr. Joseph B. Martin, 2006 Friesen Prizewinner; Dr. Aubie Angel, President, FCIHR; Dr. Alan Bernstein, President, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).