Geophysicist who helped establish a new branch of Earth system science linking geophysical processes with orbital dynamics and the long-term evolution of the Earth’s climate
First purified insulin.
First to suggest that magnetic striping in the Earth's crust was produced by repeated reversals of the Earth's magnetic field
Internationally recognized for his work on cellular organization: how cells respond to growth signals, and how they communicate with each other
Pioneer in Psychosocial Oncology
Won the 1986 Nobel Prize in chemistry for using chemi-luminescence of molecules to explain energy relationships in chemical reactions
Authority on plant hybridization, especially of lilies.
One of the main originators of conflict theory, game theory, and peace research
Global authority on pulp and paper chemistry
A world leader in developmental biology
Contributed major ideas about the philosophy of biology and Darwinism
World renowned photochemist who discovered the reaction causing paper to turn yellow over time and developed ways to make paper more stable
Expert on ecology of ancient lakes, and river and lake pollution
World authority on the genetics of Alzheimer disease
Pioneered research into chemical reactions and helped found university research programs in Canada
Discovered inverse Raman effect spectroscopy
Breakthroughs in fields of computer vision, artificial life and computer graphics
Pioneer in nuclear science; designed and built Canada's first mass spectrometer, built McMaster University to a respected research facility.
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.
Acclaimed as the "Father of GIS," Tomlinson invented Geographic Information Systems as a way to analyze geographic data.
Found the gene that causes cystic fibrosis
World authority on human memory function
Discoverer of Tutte’s Theorem
World-famous Down syndrome researcher
Developed dermatoglyphics, the study of skin patterns on the hands and feet.
First woman geologist in Canada, expert in paleozoic formations
Geophysicist: pioneer in the study of plate tectonics
Neuroscience, biological basis for cognition in male and femal brains
Pioneer radiochemist: world authority on counting beta-radiation; mastermind behind Canada's foremost research lab for nuclear chemistry at McGill.
