Sir John Bell is the second Canadian, after the distinguished Sir William Osler, to occupy the prestigious Regius Professorship of Medicine at the University of Oxford. He is universally recognized as one of the leading figures in translational medicine, transforming scientific discoveries into treatments by turning “biomedical molecules into medicine.” A thought leader advancing interactions between the academic sector, industry and government, Sir John has advised Prime Ministers and governments in both Britain and Canada.

Invented the glycemic index to classify carbohydrates and their effects on blood glucose levels, associated with the incidence of diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease mortality