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. Lawrence Mbuagbaw. The CAHR–CANFAR Excellence in Research Award recognizes outstanding contributions to HIV research in Canada, honouring individuals whose innovative, high-impact work has advanced scientific knowledge, improved care and outcomes for people living with HIV, and strengthened the national HIV research community.
2025: Awarded to Dr. Diane Lougheed by the Office of the Secretary for the Governor General of Canada.
2025: Awarded to Dr. Andrea Gershon by the Office of the Secretary for the Governor General of Canada.
2025: Awarded to Dr. Andrea Evans by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
2022: Awarded to Dr. Parul Tandon by CIHR-IHSPR.
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.
2023-25: Merit Award, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Toronto, awarded to Dr. Ashwin Sankar. The Merit Awards Program supports the development of talented investigators and fosters the sustained growth of research capacity in the department. The program’s goal is to promote discoveries that will improve the lives of our patients.
2025: Awarded to Dr. Calvin Ke by the International Diabetes Epidemiology Group (IDEG) for his significant contributions to the field of diabetes epidemiology, recognizing him as a leader in the field.
2024: Dr. Tea Rosic will help build capacity for research in clinical psychiatry or mental
health services within the CPA, the CHEO Research Institute and the Faculty of Medicine.