Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2016-05-12
Invested on: 2017-05-12
Eduardo L. Franco, O.C.
Montréal, Quebec
For his groundbreaking contributions to the prevention of cervical cancer in Canada and around the world.
Eduardo Franco is a leader in the prevention of cervical cancer worldwide. A renowned cancer epidemiologist and chair of oncology at McGill University, he was instrumental in the discovery of the link between human papillomavirus and cervical cancer. As a result of his seminal work and his advocacy efforts, screening and immunization are now the standard of care in preventing the disease. Devoted to mobilizing research into policy and practice, he is an engaged academic who has served on editorial boards, funding panels and several international health organizations