Companion of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 17, 2025

W. Ford Doolittle, C.C.
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Evolutionary and molecular biologist Ford Doolittle has fundamentally altered our understanding of the origins of life. Today’s geneticists and microbiologists continue to build on his foundational research, notably on the evolution of microorganisms and their genomes. This Dalhousie University professor emeritus is equally renowned for his mentorship of young scientists.