Lorne Babiuk's contributions to the control of infectious diseases have had a profound impact on the health and productivity of livestock. Professor of Veterinary Microbiology at the University of Saskatchewan, he is an international expert in veterinary virology and immunology. As director of the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), he has been instrumental in the design, development and commercialization of several innovative products. Under his leadership, VIDO has become one of Canada's pre-eminent research institutions. Widely sought for his expertise, he has served on numerous national and international committees as well as on the board of several biotechnology companies.