Six visionary health leaders inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

published on April 29, 2015 in CNW

WINNIPEG, April 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Six Canadians were inducted into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) onThursday, April 23 - the world's only Hall of Fame dedicated to celebrating the contributions of medical heroes. Hosted in association with the University of Manitoba, 450 health care, academic and business leaders from across Canadawere in attendance at the ceremony, held at The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre to pay tribute to the 2015 inductees.

These outstanding medical greats joined the ranks of 107 laureates who have gone before them in receiving this prestigious Canadian honour. Laureates are those who have pushed the boundaries of discovery, innovation and care beyond the realm of possibility to make Canada and the world a better place.

"The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is proud to welcome these outstanding individuals who have dedicated their lives to science," said Dr. Jean Gray, Chair of The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. "Each inductee has made tremendous advancements in medicine and the medical sciences, and has earned their place in The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame."

Inducted into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame are:

Dr. Alan Bernstein, world-renowned health leader, researcher and mentor who led the transformation of health research in Canada and made important discoveries in stem cell and cancer research
Dr. Judith G. Hall, international thought leader, pediatrician and geneticist, specializing in the genetic factors that affect children's growth
Dr. Bernard Langer, innovator, gifted surgeon and respected teacher, a global pioneer of hepatobiliary / pancreatic (HPB) surgery, he developed a world leading academic HPB and liver transplant service
The late Dr. John McCrae, one of the best trained physicians of his generation, he advanced research on tuberculosis, scarlet fever, nephritis and lobar pneumonia; author of In Flanders Fields
Dr. Julio Montaner, determined and passionate visionary whose work has directly contributed to the increased survival and dignity of people living with HIV in Canada and the world
Dr. Duncan G. Sinclair, internationally recognized leader in health care reform, whose courageous leadership led to a re-defined health system in Ontario.

"To be inducted into The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame is a great honour," said inductee Judith G. Hall. "I, like my fellow inductees, have dedicated our life's work to important research now making a difference in the lives of individuals and families. I am honoured to be inducted for something about which I feel so passionately, and I extend my congratulations to my fellow inductees for their important work."

"We are delighted to partner with The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in hosting this year's induction ceremony inWinnipeg and honouring Canada's most accomplished medical innovators," said Dr. Brian Postl, Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba. "Seven exceptional University of Manitoba alumni are distinguished Laureates of the CMHF including Drs. Henry Friesen, Arnold Naimark and Allan Ronald who were in attendance to celebrate with this year's inductees."

The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureates are individuals whose outstanding contributions to medicine and the health sciences have led to extraordinary improvements in human health. Their work may be a single meritorious contribution or a lifetime of superior accomplishments. Pioneers in their field, they are role models and an inspiration to young Canadians to pursue careers in the health sciences.

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