Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020

Marc Tessier-Lavigne, O.C.
Trenton, Ontario and Stanford, California, United States of America

Marc Tessier-Lavigne’s contributions to science, research and academia have been of global benefit. A leading expert on brain development and repair, he is widely renowned for his seminal findings on the molecular and cellular pathways involved in neuronal plasticity. In addition to his research, his influence on the biotechnology industry and biomedical research has facilitated important findings and advances in disease research and drug discovery. Now president of Stanford University, he remains a prolific and deeply respected leader in the field of developmental neuroscience.