Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2017-12-11
Invested on: 2018-09-06
Geoffrey Roy Fernie, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Geoff Fernie is improving the health and well-being of people with limited mobility. His pioneering technology and product developments have led to significant advancements in the prevention of injury and disease, particularly among older adults. As a professor at the University of Toronto, and as director of research at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, notably at the helm of the institute’s world-class iDAPT Centre for Research, he has made tangible contributions to improving safety conditions, fostering independence in patients and alleviating the concerns of caregivers.