Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: November 21, 2014

For contributing to scientific breakthroughs in the area of muscle development, and for his leadership in stem cell research.

Michael Rudnicki is a global leader in stem cell science. A professor at the University of Ottawa and director of stem cell research at the Ottawa Health Research Institute, he has made major contributions to our understanding of muscle generation and repair. His seminal findings include discovering the first adult muscle stem cells and identifying properties of these cells that hold promise for the development of therapies for neuromuscular disorders. He has also nurtured the broader research community as the scientific director of the Canadian Stem Cell Network.