Professor at Université Laval, Burroughs Wellcome Scholar in Molecular Parasitology, and Director of the Infectious Disease and Immunity Division of the CHU de Quebec Research Center. Dr. Barbara Papadopoulou is a world leader in the field of parasitic diseases, Leishmaniagene regulation and pathogenesis. Her work has direct relevance to human health, as leishmaniasis is one of the major parasitic diseases worldwide with limited treatment and no vaccine available. Research in her laboratory has contributed significantly to the development of novel anti leishmanial vaccine strategies. Her ...

Prof./Scientific Dir.-Cardio Health and Stroke Clinic, University of Alberta

Dr. Colleen Norris, Professor and Clinician Scientist, Faculties of Nursing, Medicine & Dentistry, and School of Public Health, University of Alberta, is Scientific Director, Cardiovascular Health and Stroke Strategic Clinical Network; Fellow, American Heart Association; and Chair, Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance, Health Policy and Services Working Group. Dr. Norris is internationally recognized for her leadership in developing and disseminating evidence informed strategies to transform clinical practice and impact public policy related to women's heart health. She established the ...

Dr. Tarik Moroy is the current President and Scientific Director of the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal (IRCM), an independent biomedical research institution affiliated with the Université de Montréal and associated with McGill University; a position he holds since March 1st, 2006. He is also The Director of the IRCM "Hematopoiesis and Cancer" research unit. Dr Möröy holds the Canada Research Chair in Hematopoiesis and Immune Cells Differentiation. He is a full professor at the Université de Montréal and holds a nomination as adjunct professor at McGill University. Dr. Moroy ...

Professor of Biochemistry, University of Toronto

Peter Lewis is Professor of Biochemistry and Associate Vice President, Research at the University of Toronto. Previously, he was Chair of the Department of Biochemistry from 1991-2001 and Vice Dean, Research and International Relations from 2002- 2010. He is internationally recognized as an expert in the area of epigenetics and protein folding. As an educator he has taught thousands of undergraduates and trained many graduate students, some of whom are faculty across Canada. In both roles, his leadership resulted in research and teaching endeavours that are at the top nationally and very ...

Professor and Assistant Dean, Western University

A widely recognized leader in Canadian health research in the area of cell biology for over two decades, Dale has received notable awards, many high profile publications and numerous leadership roles on strategic committees. He is the foremost researcher in the study of cell to cell communication and connection to over a dozen diseases raising the awareness that connexin-linked diseases are amongst the most common inherited diseases in society. His research program transcends conventional approaches as he employs tissue relevant cells, genetically-modified mice and humans to investigate cell ...

Professeure titulaire, Faculté de pharmacie, Université Laval

Professor at Université Laval, Canada Research Chair in Pharmacogenomics and cdirector of the Cancer Research Center, Dr. Chantal Guillemette is a world leader in the field of drug and steroid metabolism and cancer pharmacogenomics with impressive research accomplishments. She has contributed to high-quality and clinically impactful research by leading an innovative program in close partnership with clinicians and with an exemplary record of training and mentoring successful research trainees. Her work has provided a deeper understanding of the molecular basis of variable therapeutic drug ...

Professor of Neurosciences, University of Ottawa

Dr. Corbett is a Professor of Neurosciences at the University of Ottawa and is Scientific Director and CEO of the Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery. Dr. Corbett’s pioneering research on the protective effects of prolonged hypothermia is used worldwide for treating cardiac arrest patients. Recently he has identified critical issues regarding the timing, intensity and complexity of rehabilitation needed to optimally enhance recovery from stroke. The Canadian Stroke Network recognized his teaching and mentoring excellence by awarding him the inaugural Paul Morley Mentorship ...

Professor Department of Cellular & Physiological Sciences, University of British Columbia

Bernie Bressler has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to health research. He is VP Research of Vancouver Coastal Health and Executive Director of the VCH Research Institute, which has become one of Canada’s most comprehensive and dynamic hospital-based research facilities. While VP Research at the University of British Columbia, he developed UBC’s first strategic research plan, created an award-winning brand for UBC research, and helped make the UBC University Industry Liaison Office a world leader in technology transfer. A leader in BC’s life sciences sector, he is Chairman of Discovery ...

Director, McGill International TB Centre, McGill University

Dr. Behris theDirector ofthemso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-CA;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">McGillInterdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (MI4)andtheDirectorof theline-height:107%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font: ...