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Henri J. Breault, MD
With a career in pediatrics that spanned over four decades, Dr. Henri J. Breault spent almost half of it campaigning to make the dispensing of…
Pierre Masson, MD
Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Health and Medical Education & Training
Dr. Pierre Masson was best known for his pioneering work involving brain tumours, the nervous system and histological techniques, which became the…
Brenda Milner, PhD
Brain & Mind, Women in Medicine
Dr. Brenda Milner’s pioneering work contributed to a greater understanding of how the brain works. She is considered to be one of greatest…
Bruce Chown, MD
The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers, Blood, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
As one of the first pediatricians in Canada, Dr. Bruce Chown made significant contributions to Canadian medicine. In particular, he is credited…
Henry J.M. Barnett, MD
Evidence-based Medicine & Clinical Trials, Blood, Brain & Mind
Dr. Henry Barnett's boundless curiosity and desire for evidence-based knowledge resulted in an outstanding career in investigative medicine that…
Michael Smith, PhD
Cells, Genetics & Genomics, Leadership in Organizational Development
From humble beginnings, Dr. Michael Smith became an extraordinary scientist who made significant contributions to the field of biochemistry and…
William T. Mustard, MD
Skin, Bones, Muscles & Joints, Heart & Vessels
William T. Mustard built a reputation as one of Canada’s great surgical pioneers and was instrumental in advancing the orthopaedic and cardiac…
Robert Salter, MD
Skin, Bones, Muscles & Joints, Global Health, Patient Care, Health and Medical Education & Training
As Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and later as Surgeon-in-Chief, Dr…
Herbert Jasper, MD PhD
Brain & Mind, The Early Days - Health Care Pioneers
Dr. Herbert Jasper played a leading role at the Montreal Neurological Institute with his exploration of the brain's operation in both health and…