HIV research pioneer and public health advocate

When 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 Wainberg, AIDS is now treatable, survivable and increasingly controlled in much of the world. Mark Wainberg revolutionized our understanding of HIV/AIDS at medical, epidemiological and political levels. He served as the director of the McGill University AIDS Centre at the Jewish General Hospital until his untimely death in a swimming accident.

A champion of improved diagnosis and treatment using the best research evidence at point of care

A pioneering scientist and advocate for Canadian investment in science

One of Canada’s leading medical-history historians

A pioneer in cerebrovascular research and a champion for stroke awareness

At least half of all strokes are preventable, yet only one in four people knows a single risk factor for stroke. Dr. Hachinksi co-authored a book with his daughter Larissa Hachinski educating people to recognize the warning signs of stroke and to seek immediate help to reduce the risk of long-term damage.

A Medical Historian, Haematologist, inspirational researcher, teacher, and advocate

A clinician-scientist whose practical acumen has created life-enhancing and life-saving advances in health

A champion of rural health care

A renowned leader in health promotion, illness prevention and care

A powerful voice for the role and place of the clinician scientist in modern academic health centres