Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 6, 1998
• Invested on: February 03, 1999

He has put Canadian science in the spotlight through his tremendous contribution to the fields of organic, medicinal, and carbohydrate chemistry. His unique computer programs are a fundamental tool used worldwide by chemists working in synthetic drug design, and his work on the creation of complex molecules has had immediate applications in the development of new drugs. His diligent and creative work in training hundreds of young scientists is one of many highlights of a stellar academic career.