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Welcome to the "Canada Gairdner Awards" website
Who we are
The Gairdner Foundation, established in 1957, is dedicated to fulfilling James A. Gairdner’s vision to recognize major research contributions to the treatment of disease and alleviation of human suffering. Through annual prestigious Canada Gairdner Awards, the Gairdner Foundation celebrates the world’s most creative and accomplished researchers whose work is improving the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more418Since 1957, The Gairdner Foundation has distributed 418 awards for outstanding scientific research.
40The number of countries that Gairdner awardees come from.
98The number of Gairdner awardees who have gone on to win the prestigious Nobel Prize.
Our Awards
The Canada Gairdner Awards celebrate the world’s best biomedical and global health researchers through annual prestigious awards. Since 1957, 418 awards have been bestowed on laureates from over 40 countries, and of those awardees, 98 have gone on to receive Nobel Prizes.
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Canada Gairdner International Award
Five awarded annually. Awarded to outstanding biomedical scientists who have made original contributions resulting in an increased understanding of human biology and disease.
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John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award
One awarded annually. Awarded for scientifically based research that has improved the health and well-being of those facing health inequities worldwide.
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Canada Gairdner Momentum Award
Two awarded annually. Awarded to mid-career researchers working in Canada who in their last six active years have produced exceptional scientific research contributions with continued potential for impact on human health.
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Our Events
Gairdner convenes the world’s most influential and innovative scientific leaders for events that inform the public, inspire generations and showcase the importance of scientific advancements to the fabric of our global society.
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Multi day eventGairdner Science Week 2024
Join us as we convene Gairdner laureates and global health leaders for a week of symposia, mentoring sessions, panels and a Gala celebration to celebrate scientific research that impacts the health an... -
The International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM)
The International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) is a prestigious gathering of medical professionals, researchers, educators, and students from around the globe. Taking place from April 12th to ... -
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2024 Canada Gairdner Awards Announcement
Join us online on April 11th, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. ET, as we unveil the 2024 Canada Gairdner Awards winners and celebrate their groundbreaking research achievements!Engage in a live Q&A ... -
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Multi day eventGairdner Science Week 2023
Join us as we convene Gairdner laureates and global health leaders for a week of symposia, mentoring sessions, panels and a Gala celebration to celebrate scientific research that impacts the health an... -
Mindsets: A Deep Dive Into the Brain
The brain is the most complex and powerful organ in the human body. In fact, the brain produces about 25 Watts of energy, enough to power a light bulb. Understanding our brain and keeping it active an... -
RiboClub 24th Annual Meeting
The RiboClub Annual Meeting aims at encouraging the exchange of ideas and stimulates collaborations between RNA biologists around the world. The meeting covers different topics related to the chemistr... -
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Are Facts Enough? The Power of Community - Annual Science Literacy Workshop
What is science literacy and how do we build science culture? Learn from community speakers on how they work with communities to foster science culture. -
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The Brew Lab: Uncultured
Unlocking Duolingo for Bacteria — Lab meets brewery in this Global Perspectives Panel presented by Telus Health and in partnership with RCIScience
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