ICES brings together the best and brightest scientific talent. Many of our scientists are internationally recognized in their fields and receive national and international awards and recognition for their important work.
2025: Awarded to Dr. Christopher Noel by the University Health Network. The UHN Canada Leads is a prestigious initiative designed to attract exceptional early-career scientists and postdoctoral researchers from around the world.
2024-26: Merit Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Toronto, awarded to Dr. Genevieve Bouchard-Fortier.
2019-2020: Chair’s Award for Outstanding Research Potential, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Toronto, awarded to Dr. Genevieve Bouchard-Fortier for demonstrating outstanding dedication, ability and research potential in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology.
2024: Awarded to Dr. Christopher Noel. The award supports advanced fellowship training and research in head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery.
2024: Dr. Rabeneck was appointed for her leadership in colorectal cancer screening and prevention. She led the roll-out of ColonCancerCheck, the first province-wide colorectal cancer screening program in the country. The success of it influenced the development of similar programs across Canada and internationally.
2024: Awarded to Dr. Vasily Giannakeas by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Breast Cancer Congress for “Bilateral Mastectomy and Breast Cancer Mortality”.
2023: Awarded to Dr. Robert Grant by AMS for the project “Using artificial intelligence to prevent blood clots in cancer patients.”
2023: Awarded to Dr. Robert Grant by the Terry Fox Research Institute for the project “Using new methods to help personalize treatment for patients with pancreatic cancer“
2023: Awarded to Dr. Vasily Giannakeas for “Using Routine Blood Tests to Identify People at High Risk of Cancer”.
2020: Presented to Dr. Nancy Baxter by the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Research Foundation. This award recognizes a member of the Society who has made outstanding contributions to the education and career development of trainees and other colleagues.