Members of FCIHR assembled at the National Gallery of Canada, in Ottawa, this past September for our annual Public Forum. This year, Dr. Joseph B. Martin, Dean, Harvard School of Medicine and inaugural winner of The Henry G. Friesen Prize in Health Research, delivered a lecture entitled "Brain Disease: Health Research Policy for the Public Good." This lecture was followed by a reception in the Watercourt Foyer and dinner at the Rideau Club. Here are some photos of the day's events.

Dr. Aubie Angel, President of FCIHR (left) and Dr. Joseph B. Martin, Dean of Harvard Medical School and the 2006 Prize Winner share a moment before the Public Forum.

Professor Reinhart Reithmeier (left) chats with Master of Ceremonies Paul Kennedy and CBC Producer Bernie Lucht, both of the CBC Radio One program Ideas, prior to the Forum.

Dignitaries of the day: (from left) Dr. Paul Armstrong, President CAHS; Dr. Alan Bernstein, President CIHR; Dr. Aubie Angel, President FCIHR; Dr. Joseph B. Martin, Dean Harvard School of Medicine and 2006 Prize Winner; Dr. Henry Friesen in whose name the Prize was created.

Dr. Martin's presentation, entitled Brain Disease: Health Research Policy for the Public Good, was a well-paced blend of technical information, ideas, philosophies, and reflections on personal experiences and achievements that easily held the audiences attention.

Lively discussion followed the Public Forum at the Coffee reception in the Watercourt Foyer.

Dr. Warren Veale (left) with Dr. Mark Poznansky (centre) and Dr. John Dirks.


Dr. Alan Bernstein (left) and Dr. Phil Gold (right).

A quartet of knowledge; from left, Dr. Alan Bernstein, Dr. Joseph Martin, Dr. Henry Friesen, Dr. Aubie Angel.

An Award dinner at the Rideau Club followed the Public Forum and Reception and lively discussion continued throughout the evening.

Presentation of the inaugural Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research, September 26, 2006.

Dr. Alan Bernstein, President of CIHR and Dr. Joseph B. Martin, inaugural Prize Winner reviewed the events of the day before dinner.

Dr. Dorothy Pringle, member of the Friesen Advisory Committee, and member of the both FCIHR and CAHS Boards, offered a toast "To Science and Health".

Hon. Steven Fletcher addressed the gathering and then discussed health matters with Dr. Paul Armstrong (foreground) while Dr. Henry Friesen and Dr. Martin Godbout, President of Genome Canada (Podium sponsor), chatted.

Two eminent leaders exchange ideas: Dr. Henry G. Friesen, Distinguished Professor Emeritus for whom The Prize was named and Dr. Emőke Szathmáry, President and Vice Chancellor, University of Manitoba and dinner co-host.

Dr. Pavel Hamet and Dr. Arthur Carty shared perspectives.

Dr. Zul Merali, President and CEO, Institute of Mental Health Research (Supporter sponsor) discussed the Public Forum and with Mr. Bernie Lucht, Producer, CBC Radio One.

Dr. Ken Shine, Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, University of Texas System, and Dr. Peter Nicholson President, Canadian Academies of Science, both long-time friends and colleagues of Dr. Martin, enjoyed reminiscing.

Dr. Carol Richards, CAHS Board member becomes acquainted with Dr. Johanne Tremblay, newly elected member of the CAHS Board.

Dr. Dorothy Pringle and fellow FCIHR Board member Dr. Phil Gold, Executive Director, Clinical Research Centre, McGill University, continued discussions from earlier in the day.

Dr. Paul Armstrong, President CAHS and Mrs. Beverly Armstrong, with Dr. Ken Shine (at right).

New member of the FCIHR Board, Professor Reinhart Reithmeier with Builder Sponsor Mark Ferdinand, Vice President, Rx & D.

Dr. John Dirks, President, the Gairdner Foundation (Supporter Sponsor) enjoyed the evening.

FCIHR Board members Dr. John Foerster, Professor, University of Manitoba and Executive Director, Research, St. Boniface Hospital, with Dr. Barry McLennan, University of Saskatchewan, Department of Biochemistry.

CAHS Board members Dr. Carlton Gyles and Dr. Barry Sessle.

Dr. Joanne Keselman, Vice President Research, University of Manitoba, Mr. Brian Mohler, Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs, US Embassy in Ottawa, and Mr. Patrick Lafferty, FCIHR secretary.

Ms Susan Margles, Vice President Government Relations, Canada Post and Dr. Remi Quirion, Scientific Director, CIHR in conversation.

CAHS Board member Dr. Patrick McGrath and FCIHR Board member Dr. Bruce McManus, Professor and Co-Director, The James Hogg iCAPTURE Centre.

Dr. Peter Nicholson with Dr. Jacques Turgeon, Vice-Rector, Research, University of Montreal, and Dr. Jacques Bradwejn, Acting Dean, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa.

Dr. Emőke Szathmáry, Dr. Kevin Keough, President and CEO, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research and Mrs. Esther Rose Angel.

Dr. Ron Worton, CEO & Scientific Director, Ontario Health Research Institute (Supporter sponsor), with Dr. Barbara Naimark and Dr. Arnold Naimark, Director, University of Manitoba Centre for Advancement of Medicine, sponsoring host for Dr. Martin's regional visit to Manitoba.

Dr. Emőke Szathmáry welcomed guests, offered an eloquent tribute to Dr. Henry Friesen and extended heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Martin. Read her remarks.

Dr. Peter Nicholson provided personal insight into Dr. Martin's stellar rise.

Dr. Paul Armstrong reads the Citation.

The last word was Dr. Martin's, as he offered his thoughts and perspectives on The Prize and his years in medical science.