Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 1, 2002
• Invested on: February 21, 2003

He has brought Canada to the forefront of medical research. He led the University of Alberta team that pioneered the development of an antiviral therapy for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B. His work has brought hope to millions of patients as well as international accolades. This world-renowned virologist is dean of the University's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, and director of the Glaxo Heritage Research Institute. Equally admired for his teaching abilities and for his great dedication to patients, he is a champion of quality medical care and leads numerous provincial and national associations, task forces and committees.