Caroline Quach-Thanh, C.M., O.Q.
Montréal, Quebec
Microbiologist and infectious disease specialist Caroline Quach-Thanh is one of Canada’s leading public health figures. Professor at Université de Montréal and clinician at CHU Sainte-Justine, she has conducted research that has strengthened infection prevention and control in hospitals and the wider community. An outstanding communicator, she used her expertise to help the public understand the issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.