John Gordon is a leading Canadian immunopathologist who is internationally recognized for his cutting edge work to eliminate asthma and food allergy-induced anaphylaxis. For over 30 years, Dr. Gordon has conducted research on immunotherapeutics in allergic and other inflammatory diseases and has published landmark, highly-cited, studies on mast cells. Dr. Gordon is the Past-president of the Canadian Society for Immunology, was a member of the Gairdner International Prize selection committee, and is a member of the advisory board for CIHR's Institute of Infection and Immunity, and the recipient of numerous prestigious awards.