Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 6, 2010
- Invested on: May 27, 2011
Recognized as one of the foremost authorities in the field of hypertension, Ernesto Schiffrin has advanced the knowledge of the origins, prevention and treatment of high blood pressure. His research has been of fundamental importance in elucidating the biologic processes resulting in the narrowing of small arteries. A professor at McGill University, he is the Canada Research Chair and director of the Hypertension and Vascular Research Unit at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research. Over the years, he has also provided leadership to the Canadian Hypertension Society and the American Heart Association's High Blood Pressure Research Council.