Announcing the Newest Icons in Canadian Health Leadership

London, ON – Chair of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) Cynthia Forbes, MD, announced today that the following have been selected for induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame:

Pieter R. Cullis, OC OBC PhD FRS | Vancouver, BC
A leader in creating drug delivery systems to treat disease

John E. Dick, PhD FRS FRSC | Toronto, ON
A pioneer in blood cancer research

Catherine Hankins, CM MD PhD FRCPC | Sutton, QC
A dedicated advocate for global health and health equity

Noni MacDonald, OC ONS MD FRCPC FCAHS FRSC | Halifax, NS
A trailblazer in paediatric infectious disease and in decolonization and democratization of community focused research

Allison McGeer, MD FRCPC | Toronto, ON
A guiding force in Canadian and international public health and infectious disease

The Late Sir Thomas Roddick, MD | Montreal, QC
A visionary in establishing national standards in medicine

Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureates are Canadian citizens whose outstanding leadership and contributions to medicine and the health sciences, in Canada or abroad, have led to extraordinary improvements in human health. Their work may be a single meritorious contribution or a lifetime of superior accomplishments. Pioneers in their field, they are role models who inspire young Canadians to pursue careers in the health sciences. "The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is proud to welcome these six individuals whose outstanding contributions to health have made Canada, and the world, a better place," said Dr. Forbes. "Their impact is well documented, and they have earned their place alongside our 155 Laureates.”

These Canadian and international leaders will be celebrated at a ceremony held in association with The University of British Columbia (UBC), Faculty of Medicine on April 13, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia, during the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM). “The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine is honoured to host the 2024 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony,” says Dr. Dermot Kelleher, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, and Vice-President, Health at UBC. “We look forward to celebrating the incredible achievements of the new laureates, whose ground-breaking work has transformed the lives of patients and communities across Canada and the world, and whose commitment to mentorship has helped inspire countless medical leaders and innovators of tomorrow.”

For more detailed bios and photos: https://cdnmedhall.ca/laureate-induction-ceremony

ABOUT THE CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world and fosters future generations of health professionals through the delivery of local and national youth education programs and awards. This enduring tribute to our country’s rich medical history is showcased on our virtual hall online at www.cdnmedhall.ca and in an exhibit hall in London, ON.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for teaching, learning and research, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world.
UBC’s Faculty of Medicine—ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America—is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Guided by our vision—to transform health for everyone—our faculty, learners, staff and alumni are accelerating discovery and creating pathways to better health for communities at home and around the world.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Daria Destanli, Communications Coordinator
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
cell: 226.559.0544 / ddestanli@cdnmedhall.ca

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