A professor of paediatrics at McGill University, where he has created a leading child health research group, he has dedicated three decades to the well-being of Canadian children. His landmark studies on injury prevention and chronic illness during childhood are highly regarded and have led to important policy formulations and applications in the paediatric field.
Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2017-12-06
Invested on: 2018-09-06
Ivan Barry Pless, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
A giant in the field of injury prevention, Barry Pless has upheld a lifelong commitment to children’s health. Professor emeritus at McGill University and former director of clinical research at the Montreal Children’s Hospital Research Institute, he continues to promote the implementation of research regarding the prevention of injuries. An engaged and dedicated advocate, he has also encouraged a cultural shift towards greater awareness and prevention of injuries, notably through his involvement with such organizations as Safe Kids Canada and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
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