M. Vera Peters, MD
An innovative researcher and compassionate physicianOne cannot fully appreciate the impact of Dr. Peters’ work without taking into account the challenges she faced as a female in an era when women we…
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Marco Marra, PhD
An Innovative Leader at the Boundaries of Scientific ResearchOne of the largest collaborative scientific projects in history was the international Human Genome Project (HGP). Among the project’s part…
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Mario Talajic
Dr. Mario Talajic is the Chair of the Department of Medicine of the University of Montreal and is the director of the cardiac genetics centre of the Montreal Heart Institute. Dr. Talajic is also a ca…
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Mark Wainberg, PhD
HIV research pioneer and public health advocateWhen the AIDS crisis began, this disease was at once baffling and almost uniformly fatal. Now, decades later, thanks to the work of scientists like Mark…
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Martin Schechter MD PhD
Dr. Martin Schechter is a UBC Professor and was the founding director of the School of Population and Public Health. He was trained in mathematics (PhD), medicine (MD) and epidemiology (MSc), and com…
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Maud L. Menten, MD PhD
A brilliant research, doctor, and early pioneer of women in medicineDr. Maud Menten was a force to be reckoned with. She had a tenacious passion for research and, along with Dr. Leonor Michaelis, int…
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Maude Abbott, MD
Physician, pathologist and museum curatorAn unwavering trailblazer with a devotion to science, Dr. Maude Abbott paved the path for future generations of women in medicine, bravely over…
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Maureen A. Quigley
As President of Maureen Quigley & Associates Inc., Maureen enjoyed a very rewarding 33-year career as an independent strategy and governance consultant in the Canadian health sector including ser…
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About the CMHF
The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) celebrates Canadian heroes whose work advances health in Canada and the world, fostering 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 here and in our physical exhibit hall in London, ON