2020 Canada Gairdner Awards Announced

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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, 102 have gone on to receive Nobel Prizes.

  • 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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