A distinguished scientist and professor emeritus of the University of Alberta, he has spent more than forty years on research into the chemistry of carbohydrates. His innovative and pioneering work in that field garnered international attention and respect, and is vitally important to the field of immunochemistry. This is a promotion within the Order.
Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 1968-06-28
Invested on: 1968-11-12
Chemist and professor. For his contribution to the advancement of organic chemistry, particularly his research on methods of synthesizing carbohydrate antibiotics.