Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: December 01, 2022

Ronald Duncan Barr, C.M.
Hamilton, Ontario

Ronald Barr is a leader in the field of pediatric oncology. A professor at McMaster University, he has focused his research on the role of nutrition in childhood cancer, which subsequently improved treatment outcomes in North America and in developing countries. He has made seminal contributions to adolescent and young adult oncology, notably through his evaluations of the health-related quality of life of young patients undergoing treatment. In addition to his research, he has held key roles on many national and international pediatric oncology committees.