Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 2020
• Invested on: December 01, 2022

Joseph Michael Connors, C.M.
Victoria, British Columbia

Joseph Connors has made significant advancements to lymphoma care in Canada. While at BC Cancer, he led a research team world-renowned in its expertise in the disease’s pathogenesis, diagnosis and clinical management. Through his leadership at the cancer agency as well as his extensive contributions to national and international lymphoma working groups and trials, he has helped establish evidence-based treatment guidelines that have significantly improved patient care globally. A foundational figure in the field, he is respected by cancer specialists around the world for his leadership and mentorship.