An international leader in surgical research and innovation

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

Revealed the potential for gut hormones to achieve dramatic clinical outcomes in the treatment of life-limiting and life-threatening metabolic and intestinal disorders

An accomplished scientist, educator, administrator and leader in medical policy

A Champion of Personalized and Dignified End of Life Care

A physiologist, medical researcher and teacher

A pathfinder and builder of medical research

Heralded as one of the giants of 20th century medicine, the name Jacques Genest has become synonymous with pioneering advances in clinical research and the study of atrial hypertension. His research team’s exploration of the roles of the adrenal gland and kidney advanced our understanding of the causes and management of hypertension. His most significant clinical contribution was the treatment of hypertension by multiple medications, altering the natural course so that a disease once fatal, became manageable.  

A leading expert in the field of bone and calcium metabolism

Dr. Douglas Copp was no ordinary physician – his career is marked with academic excellence, a top-secret government project, and establishing new endocrine function of the thyroid gland. Dr. Copp’s research focused on his interest in bone physiology for which he conducted experiments relating to calcium homeostasis in the body. With these experiments, he discovered calcitonin, a hormone that regulates the level of calcium in the blood by inhibiting its release from the bones.

A soft-spoken and modest physician who saved millions of lives

A great physician, an inspiring teacher and an unwavering advocate for medical research