Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 16, 2021
• Invested on: October 03, 2024

Curtis A. Suttle, C.M.
Vancouver, British Columbia

Curtis Suttle is a global leader in virology, microbial ecology and ocean sciences. A professor at the University of British Columbia, he is credited with developing the field of marine virology, which has advanced our understanding of the diversity and impact of viruses in the sea, including their effects on plankton and ocean productivity. His work has also stimulated discoveries illuminating the essential role of viruses in the global system, and their contributions to genetic diversity on earth and on ecological equilibrium.