Medal for Research Excellence

Since its creation in 1996, the Medal for Research Excellence has been awarded annually to a Canadian resident who is recognized nationally and/or internationally for career accomplishment in kidney research. Recipients of this award are examples of Canadian research distinction. This award is a lifetime achievement, showcasing excellence in the Canadian kidney research field.

Awardees

Dr. Tomoko Takano

2025 Medal for Research Excellence

Dr. John Chan

2024 Medal for Research Excellence

Dr. Andrey Cybulsky

2023 Medal for Research Excellence

Dr. James Scholey

2022 Medal for Research Excellence

Dr. Amit Garg

2021 Medal for Research Excellence

Western University

Dr. York Pei

2020 Medal for Research Excellence

University Health Network

Dr. Brendan Barrett

2019 Medal for Research Excellence

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Dr. Peter Nickerson

2018 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Manitoba

Dr. Braden Manns

2017 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Calgary

Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn

2017 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Calgary

Dr. Marie-Josée Hébert

2016 Medal for Research Excellence

Canadian National Transplant Research Program

Dr. David Rush

2015 Medal for Research Excellence

Transplant Manitoba - Gift of Life Program

Dr. Adeera Levin

2014 Medal for Research Excellence

University of British Columbia

Dr. Marcello Tonelli

2013 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Alberta

Dr. William Clark

2012 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Western Ontario

Dr. Norman Rosenblum

2011 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Toronto

Dr. Kevin Burns

2010 Medal for Research Excellence

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Dr. Susan E. Quaggin

2009 Medal for Research Excellence

Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute

Dr. Paul R. Goodyer

2008 Medal for Research Excellence

Montreal Children’s Hospital

Dr. Catharine Whiteside

2007 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Toronto

Dr. Robert McGregor Lindsay

2006 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Western Ontario

Dr. Anthony Jevnikar

2005 Medal for Research Excellence

London Health Sciences Center & University of Western Ontario

Dr. Daniel Cattran

2004 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Toronto

Dr. Harald Sonnenberg

2003 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Toronto

Dr. Patrick Parfrey

2002 Medal for Research Excellence

Canadian Prevention of Renal and Cardiovascular Endpoints

Dr. Philip A. Marsden

2001 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Toronto

Dr. Philip Halloran

2000 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Alberta Hospital

Dr. Mitchell L. Halperin

1999 Medal for Research Excellence

St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto

Dr. Daniel Bichet

1998 Medal for Research Excellence

l'Hôpital Sacré-Coeur

Dr. Andrew Lazarovits

1997 Medal for Research Excellence

University of Western Ontario

Dr. David Z. Levine

1996 Medal for Research Excellence