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Dr. Albert David Friesen

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Order of Canada

  • Member of the Order of Canada

    Awarded on: 2025-04-17
    Albert David Friesen, C.M., O.M. Winnipeg, Manitoba Albert Friesen earned his reputation as the founding father of Manitoba’s biotechnology industry by starting and leading multiple life science companies. Notably, he led the creation of WinRho, Canada’s first biotech product, and launched the BIOTECanada association. He is equally renowned for supporting and leading non-profit initiatives and educational institutions.