One of Canada’s preeminent biomedical scientists, Dr. Sonenberg, has advanced our understanding of viruses, cancer growth and development, memory and cognition, synaptic plasticity, spatial learning, and autism spectrum disorders. The common element in this diversity is Dr. Sonenberg’s insight into the mechanisms of deciphering genetic information to produce proteins, a process known as messenger RNA translation. Dr.

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

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

A physiologist, medical researcher and teacher

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

A pioneering researcher and builder of Canadian medical institutions

A leader of the Canadian academic medical community

After receiving his MD from the University of Manitoba and pursing post-graduate training in internal medicine, Dr. Charles Hollenberg turned to a life of academic medicine and leadership.

A pioneer in diabetes research and treatment

A visionary leader and builder in medicine and medical education

Inspiring collaborator and determined leader