Daniel Georges Bichet, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Daniel Bichet is an internationally renowned nephrologist. Full professor at Université de Montréal, he has led major global studies and was the first to identify the AVPR2 gene responsible for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, thus preventing severe episodes of dehydration affecting those with the disorder. A prolific author and lecturer, and nephrologist at Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur-de-Montréal, he supports several organizations, including The Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Gairdner Foundation.