Officer of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2006-10-05
Invested on: 2007-05-04
A legend in the field of modern pathology, Daria Haust is a distinguished scientist and medical educator who is recognized as one of the founders of pediatric pathology as a discipline. Equally impressive is the seminal research that she has conducted on atherosclerosis, which has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of this potentially life-threatening condition. Widely respected for her teaching ability, she is a revered mentor whose passion and devotion to duty have greatly influenced many of her colleagues and students at the University of Western Ontario and at Queen's University.