Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-11-19
Invested on: 2019-07-04
Hélène Boisjoly, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Hélène Boisjoly is considered a leading ophthalmologist in corneal transplantation. As a professor and researcher, she promoted collaborative research while directing one of the networks of the Fonds de recherche en santé du Québec, as well as the ophthalmology departments of the Hôpital Maisonneuve-Rosemont and l'Université de Montréal. As dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Université de Montréal, she works tirelessly to advance the institution. She also works with several organizations, including the prestigious M8 Alliance, an international network of universities dedicated to improving world health.