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Jean Dussault, MD
Before Dr. Dussault’s developed a screening test for congenital hypothyroidism, millions of children developed a tragic condition known as…
Endel Tulving, PhD
Dr. Endel Tulving has arguably had the greatest impact of any single scientist on the understanding of human memory. Humble, almost to a fault,…
Elizabeth Bagshaw, MD
The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers, Public Health, Health Promotion & Advocacy, Women in Medicine, Female Reproduction, Patient Care, Improving health and patient outcomes
Dr. Elizabeth Bagshaw’s devotion to women’s health is a treasured part of our nation’s medical heritage. As one of the early pioneers of women in…
Félix d’Hérelle
Infectious Disease, Allergy & Immunity
A self-taught scientist, Félix d’Hérelle was a pioneer in molecular biology and infectious disease research. His greatest contribution came in…
The Honourable Wilbert Keon, MD
Leadership in Organizational Development, Health Policy, Heart & Vessels
Dr. Wilbert J. Keon was an exemplary Canadian and world-revered cardiac surgeon. He was regarded by colleagues as an icon and by patients as the…
Ian R. McWhinney, MD
Patient Care, Health and Medical Education & Training, Leadership in Organizational Development
Known as the Father of Family Medicine, Dr. McWhinney championed the established of family medicine as its own discipline at a time when many…
David H. Hubel, MD
Dr. David Hubel has been described as one of the major medical scientists of the latter twentieth century and is recognized as a "founder" of the…
Anthony Pawson, PhD
Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Cancer
Dr. Anthony Pawson was a biotechnologist and medical research investigator whose work has had a profound impact on biomedical research. His…
John S. McEachern, MD
Leadership in Organizational Development, Public Health, Health Promotion & Advocacy, Cancer
Dr. John S. McEachern devoted his career to overcoming obstacles. He is credited with saving the Canadian Medical Association from dissolution and…