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CANADIAN MEDICAL HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES THE 2027 INDUCTEES

London, ON – Today, the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) announced six outstanding Canadians who will be inducted into the CMHF in 2027: 

The Honourable Yvonne Boyer, JD LLM LLD | Kemptville, ON         
An advocate for Indigenous health equity and justice

Don Cockcroft, MD FRCPC FCAHS | Saskatoon, SK
An innovator in treating respiratory diseases

Bartha Maria Knoppers, OC OQ LLB BCL DLS PhD FRSC FCAHS | Montréal, QC
A leader in genomic ethics and governance 

Anthony Lang, OC MD FRCPC FAAN FCAHS FRSC | Toronto, ON
A global authority in movement disorders

Fred Possmayer, OOnt PhD| London, ON
A biochemist champion for neonatal care

Frances A. Shepherd, OC OOnt MD FRCPC LLD (Honoris Causa) | Toronto, ON
A renowned expert in evidence-based treatment of lung cancer 

CMHF Laureates are Canadian leaders whose contributions to medicine and the health sciences have significantly advanced human health. As role models in their fields, they inspire future generations to pursue excellence in health and medicine.

“The 2027 Inductees embody the extraordinary leadership, innovation and commitment that have shaped health outcomes and healthcare in Canada and around the world,” said Maureen Quigley, MSc, ICD.D, Chair of the CMHF Board of Directors. “Their achievements and compelling stories deserve to be celebrated and shared. They will join the ranks of the CMHF’s 173 distinguished Laureates next April.”

Nominees are put forward by individuals or organizations and evaluated by the CMHF Selection Committee, a panel of prominent health and medical professionals appointed by the CMHF Board of Directors. The Committee conducts its rigorous, comprehensive review at arm’s length from the Board and selects the Inductees.

“Each year, the Selection Committee has the considerable responsibility and privilege of reviewing nominations that reflect the remarkable depth of health leadership across Canada,” said Paul Hébert, MD, Chair of the CMHF’s 2027 Inductee Selection Committee and President of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. “This year’s Inductees stood out for the lasting impact of their contributions and the profound difference their work has made in the lives of people in Canada and beyond.”

The 2027 Inductees will be formally welcomed into the CMHF at the Induction Ceremony on April 2, 2027, in Montréal, Quebec. Held during the International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM), the ceremony will be hosted in association with McGill University, Université Laval, Université de Montréal, and Université de Sherbrooke.

For more detailed bios and photos: https://www.cdnmedhall.ca/induction

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. 

MEDIA CONTACT:
Daria Destanli, Communications Manager
Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
cell: 226.559.0544 | [email protected]