Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 21, 2013
• Invested on: May 08, 2015

For contributing to our understanding of tumor cell behaviour and to improving the efficacy of chemotherapy treatments.

Ian Tannock has spearheaded significant advances in cancer treatment. A professor of medical oncology at Princess Margaret Hospital and a senior scientist at the Ontario Cancer Institute, he is an influential voice in clinical practice. His research demonstrating the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating late-stage cancers has enabled the development of new chemical agents and lengthened survival rates across North America. He is also recognized for emphasizing the importance of measuring quality of life as an indicator in cancer treatment, and for his devoted mentorship of junior colleagues.