Canada Research Chair
2016: Dr. Jennifer Walker was awarded a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Health.
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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.
Thomson Reuters’ 2016 Highly Cited Researchers
2016: Dr. Peter Austin was selected by Thomson Reuters as one the most highly cited researchers of 2016. These reports rank among the top 1% most cited works for their subject field and year of publication, earning them the mark of exceptional impact.
Thomson Reuters’ 2016 Highly Cited Researchers
2016: Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw was selected by Thomson Reuters as one the most highly cited researchers of 2016. These reports rank among the top 1% most cited works for their subject field and year of publication, earning them the mark of exceptional impact.
American Society of Nephrology Young Investigator Award
2016: Awarded to Dr. Amit Garg. Every year, the Young Investigator Award is presented to one individual 45 years of age or younger “with an outstanding record of achievement and creativity in basic or patient-oriented research related to the functions and diseases of the kidney.”
Innovation Fund Award for Mental Health and Geriatric Care
2016: Awarded to Dr. Simone Vigod by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Ontario Medical Association at the Innovation Fund Showcase. Dr. Vigod received the award for her tool to identify psychiatric inpatients at risk for early rehospitalisation, called READMIT.
Innovation Award
2016: Awarded to the CHARM team, including Drs. Matthew Cheung and Simron Singh, by the Cancer Quality Council of Ontario (CQCO) for their software's positive impact for healthcare providers and the patient experience. Read more.
W. Victor Johnston Award
2016: Awarded to Dr. Rick Glazier by the College of Family Physicians of Canada. The award recognizes a renowned Canadian or international family medicine leader for continuous and enduring contributions to the specialty of family medicine in Canada or abroad.
Presidential Scholar Award
2016: Awarded to Dr. Hannah Wunsch by the American Society of Anesthesiologists for her outstanding career in research.
Fellow Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
2016: Dr. Nancy Baxter named 2016 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Election to fellowship in the Academy is considered one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community.
Fellow, International Society of Addiction Medicine
2016: Dr. David Marsh inducted as Fellow, International Society of Addiction Medicine.