Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
Canada Gairdner Wightman Award is a prestigious scientific award given annually by the Gairdner Foundation. The award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in medicine and medical science throughout their careers.
History[edit | edit source]
The Canada Gairdner Wightman Award was established in 1981 by the Gairdner Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1957 by James Arthur Gairdner. The foundation's mission is to recognize and reward international excellence in fundamental research that impacts human health.
Criteria[edit | edit source]
The Canada Gairdner Wightman Award is given to a Canadian who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in medicine and medical science throughout their career. The recipient's contributions may include research, education, clinical care, and public service. The award is not limited to any specific field of medicine or medical science.
Notable Recipients[edit | edit source]
Over the years, the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award has been awarded to many notable individuals. Some of these include John Dirks, Calvin Stiller, and Janet Rossant. These individuals have made significant contributions to their respective fields and have demonstrated exceptional leadership.
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