March 21, 2021 – “The Covid-19 Pandemic Has Exposed Opportunities To Strengthen Our Health Research Systems”
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Authors: Bev Holmes, Alex MacKenzie , Bruce McManus, Aubie Angel
February 2, 2021 – “COVID-19 highlights the strengths of the world’s health research system – and some much-needed improvements”
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Authors: Bev Holmes, Alex MacKenzie , Bruce McManus, Aubie Angel
June 1, 2020 – Sir Mark Walport
Friends of CIHR is pleased to announce that Sir Mark Walport, Chief Executive, UK Research & Innovation, and internationally renowned visionary health research planner is the recipient of the 2020 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research. Dr. Walport joins an illustrious group of scientists, educators, academic leaders and health policy experts.
March 18, 2019 – Prof. Bartha Knoppers
Friends of CIHR is pleased to announce that Dr. Bartha Knoppers, a global leader in the study of legal, social and ethical issues related to biomedical research in human genetics and genomics, is awarded the 2019 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.
March 20, 2018 – Dr. David Naylor
Friends of CIHR is pleased to announce that Dr. David Naylor, OC, MD, DPhil, FRCPC, FRSC, FCAHS, physician-scientist, academic leader, creative force in health services research, advisor to governments on health policy, is awarded the 2018 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.
March 30, 2017 – Dr. Alan Bernstein
Friends of CIHR is pleased to announce that Dr. Alan Bernstein, O.C., PhD, FRSC, FCAHS, President of the Canadian Institute For Advanced Research (CIFAR), has been awarded the 2017 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.
April 4, 2016 – Dr. Janet Rossant
The 2016 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research is awarded to Dr. Janet Rossant, CC, PhD, FRS, FRSC, a developmental and stem cell biologist, educator, institutional builder and public advocate.
May 4, 2015 – Sir Paul Nurse
The 2015 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research is awarded to Sir Paul Nurse, a geneticist and cell biologist and President of The Royal Society of London.
March 24, 2014 – Lap-Chee Tsui
Genomic Scientist and Academic Leader Professor Lap-Chee Tsui is named the winner of the 2014 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research.
le 25, mars 2014 – Génome Québec
Lap-Chee Tsui
PROFESSEUR LAP-CHEE TSUI, CHERCHEUR EN GÉNOMIQUE, REÇOIT LE PRIX INTERNATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE EN SANTÉ HENRY G. FRIESEN
April 8, 2013 – Harvey V. Fineberg
Health Care Visionary Dr. Harvey V. Fineberg, President of the Institute of Medicine, is named the 2013 winner of the Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research
March 19, 2012 – ROCKEFELLER NEWSWIRE
Marc Tessier-Lavigne to receive Friesen International Prize
March 15, 2012 – Marc Tessier-Lavigne
The 2012 Henry G. Friesen International Prize is awarded to Canadian Neuroscientist Marc Tessier-Lavigne, President of Rockefeller University.
June 21, 2011 – Victor Dzau
Pioneering heart scientist and health advocate wins prestigious International Prize in Health Research.
September 27, 2010 – Ottawa – Shirley M. Tilghman
Loss of Global Competitiveness in Research and Innovation – President of Princeton University, the 2010 Friesen Prizewinner, questions whether Canadian and American Universities can Rescue this Decline.
June 14, 2010 – Announcement – Shirley M. Tilghman
Renowned Canadian molecular biologist and educator wins prestigious International Prize in Health Research – Shirley Tilghman, President of Princeton University
September 22, 2009 – Ottawa – John Bell
Oxford Professor urges personalized approach to the prevention and treatment of disease
April 14, 2009 – Announcement – John Bell
Renowned Canadian genomic scientist wins prestigious Friesen International Prize in Health Research
September 24, 2008 – Harold Varmus
[Globe & Mail Article by Michael Valpy]
“Cancer Expert Warns of Too Great Expectations”
September 19, 2008 – Toronto – Harold Varmus
Nobel Laureate and Friesen Prizewinner Urges Importance of Medical Science to Change Global Health
FCIHR Backgrounder
Dr. Harold Varmus – Backgrounder
June 17, 2008 – Announcement – Harold Varmus
Renowned Cancer Researcher and Leader of Scientific Institutions Wins Prestigious Friesen Prize in Health Research
December 8, 2007 – John Evans
[Article by Donna Richardson]
“Health science pioneer challenges researchers to make social and scientific impact”
September 27, 2007 – John Evans
[Globe & Mail Article by André Picard]
“Keep Health Research Running”
September 19, 2007 – Montreal – John Evans
Innovative Founder of McMaster Medical School and MaRS Discovery District awarded Friesen International Prize in Health Research
May 7, 2007 – Announcement – John Evans
Renowned Canadian Physician Wins Prestigious Friesen Prize in Health Research
July 12, 2006 – Announcement – Joseph B. Martin
Canadian Neuroscientist wins International Prize for Research and Innovation in the Delivery of Health Care
