Martin T. Schechter, C.M., O.B.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Martin Schechter has shifted the playing field in HIV/AIDS and addiction research in Canada. An epidemiologist and international expert in population health, he pioneered the Canadian HIV Trials Network and developed new therapies that have saved countless lives around the globe. He is also esteemed for his landmark clinical trials that studied treatments for severe opioid dependence. His groundbreaking research has shaped health policies, and helped advance Canada toward the goal of ensuring a safe supply of medically prescribed drugs is accessible to all.