John J. M. Bergeron, C.M., C.Q.
Pointe-Claire, Quebec
Biochemist and cell biologist John Bergeron is an innovator in subcellular proteomics. He was instrumental in the discovery of new proteins, and has helped further our understanding of factors influencing cell growth and how hormones send information to cells. Co-founder of Caprion Proteomics and the McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Centre, he has created eight original patents. A committed volunteer, he served as president of the Human Proteome Organization and remains an active advocate for biomedical science through his contributions to national media sources.