One of Canada’s most distinguished neuroscientists, who studies mechanisms of synaptic transmission
Discovered sex chromatin
Endocrinologist who opened up a whole new branch of biology by discovering convertases, enzymes that cleave proteins to create biologically active chemicals such as hormones
One of the original patentees of insulin, and one of first to isolate parathyroid hormone
Father of Canadian parasitology
One of the world’s foremost authorities on bats
Developed a model for estimating fish populations using VPA (virtual population analysis)
World expert in the molecular regulation of inflammation and immunity
Researched and wrote the bird-watcher's bible "The Birds of Canada"
Major contributions to our understanding of genome size.
Developed a species ID system called 'DNA barcoding', which uses a small DNA fragment to discriminate species.
Discovered the T-Cell receptor, a key to the human immune system
Discovered the cell growth switch
Conducted a series of experiments that would eventually result in the first proof of the existence of stem cells, a discovery that would revolutionize our understanding of human biology and disease.
Internationally recognized for his work on cellular organization: how cells respond to growth signals, and how they communicate with each other
Contributed major ideas about the philosophy of biology and Darwinism
Expert on ecology of ancient lakes, and river and lake pollution
Found the gene that causes cystic fibrosis
