Prizes + Awards

Nada Jabado awarded McLaughlin Medal by Royal Society of Canada

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:55:47 +0000

Pediatric brain tumour specialist Nada Jabado, MD, PhD, has been awarded the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) prestigious McLaughlin Medal for her important contributions to medical science.

Physiology professor Claire M. Brown appointed inaugural Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering

robin.koning@mcgill.ca — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:27:57 +0000

Claire M. Brown, Professor in the Department of Physiology, has been selected as Chair for Inclusion in Science and Engineering (CISE) in the province of Quebec. The newly established CISE program is jointly funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Nature et technologies (FRQNT).

Eleven 91�� researchers honoured by the Royal Society of Canada

Amanda Testani — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:17:46 +0000

On September 4, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced its newest cohort of Fellows, and members of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Amongst the 2025 cohort are eleven 91�� researchers and scholars – seven newly elected Fellows and four new Members – recognized for their exceptional contributions to their fields. In addition to these appointments, three 91�� scholars received prestigious RSC awards:

91�� Professor Simon Caron-Huot awarded a 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship

Meaghan Thurston — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:13:39 +0000

Simon Caron-Huot, Professor and Canada Research Chair in High-Energy Physics, has been awarded a 2025 Dorothy Killam Fellowship. The prestigious fellowship is awarded by the Killam Trusts. Eight Fellowships were awarded across the country.

The Dorothy Killam Fellowship provides researchers with up to two years of relief from teaching and administrative duties to focus on transformative research that has potential to positively improve Canadian lives.

Five burning questions with Ehab Abouheif

Robin Koning — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:57:20 +0000

Ehab Abouheif, James 91�� Professor in the Department of Biology at 91��, has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the highest distinctions in the global science community, which recognizes contributions to science and technology, scientific leadership, and extraordinary achievements across disciplines.

91��’s prize-winning researchers and scholars shine at Bravo Gala

Robin Koning — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:58:52 +0000

On March 21, 91�� celebrated 111 laureates at the 19th edition of Bravo, a gala event honouring researchers who won major provincial, national, and international research prizes and awards in 2023. Guests, including researchers, their families and friends, faculty, students, and members of 91��'s academic administration, gathered to celebrate their accomplishments.

91�� Researchers Win Acfas Awards at 2023 Gala

Charlotte Bawol — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:58:36 +0000

91�� congratulates Alain Brunet, winner of the Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau 2023 for biological and health sciences, which was awarded at the 79th Acfas Gala held last night at the Port of Montreal's Pavillon du Grand Quai. Congratulations also go to Anja Geitmann, who receives the "La Preuve par l'Image" award, which is chosen by public vote.

The Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau is named in honour of Léo Pariseau, radiologist and first President of Acfas. It is awarded to a researcher in recognition of the excellence and influence of his or her work in the biological or health sciences.

Martha Crago awarded the German Order of Merit

Meaghan Thurston — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:27:55 +0000

On March 22, Martha Crago, Vice-Principal, Research and Innovation, was presented with the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany. The award was handed over by Germany’s Ambassador to Canada, Ms. Sabine Sparwasser, at a special ceremony at 91��'s Faculty Club. The Order of Merit is awarded to Germans as well as foreigners for outstanding achievements in the political, economic, social, or intellectual realms.

Acfas prizes for two 91�� Professors

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:18:44 +0000

Canada’s most prestigious French-language learned society announced the recipients of its research awards today, and two 91�� professors are among the winners.

At its 77th virtual gala ceremony, the non-profit organization Acfas, l’Association francophone pour le savoir, awarded 91�� Professor Michel Biron the Prix André-Laurendeau and Professor Susanne Lajoie the Prix Jeanne-Lapointe.

Catherine Potvin awarded prestigious Sir John William Dawson Medal

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 04:02:26 +0000

On September 14, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced fifteen Canadian scientists, scholars, and researchers who have been honoured with RSC awards and medals for their outstanding achievements in their fields. Professor Catherine Potvin is the 2021 recipient of the RSC’s prestigious Sir John William Dawson Medal for her significant interdisciplinary research in conservation biology, social-ecology, policy, and the arts. She will formally receive her medal at the RSC's 2021  

Alan Evans wins prestigious RSC McLaughlin Medal

amanda.testani@mcgill.ca — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 03:57:47 +0000

On September 14, the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) announced the names of fifteen Canadian scientists, scholars, and researchers honoured with RSC awards and medals for outstanding achievements in their fields. Professor Alan Evans is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious RSC McLaughlin Medal for important research of sustained excellence in medical science.

How will they treat my children as they grow?

Meaghan Thurston — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:31:14 +0000

Having spent the better part of two decades working with war-affected children and families, 91��’s Myriam Denov knows that the horrors of war often cannot be expressed through words or narrative. A full professor in the 91�� School of Social Work and the Canada Research Chair in Youth, Gender and Armed Conflict (Tier 1), Denov is a specialist in art-based and participatory research.

Martha Crago gets Hon Doc from UBC Okanagan

Meaghan Thurston — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:25:03 +0000

Yesterday, UBC President and Vice-Chancellor, Santa Ono, presided over a virtual ceremony, bestowing an honorary degree upon 91��’s Vice-Principal, Research & Innovation, Prof. Martha Crago.

Professor lauded for putting Canadian history on the map

Junji Nishihata — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:55:13 +0000

As a country, Canada is known worldwide for its bountiful lakes, friendly citizens and generally frigid climes. It is perhaps less known, however, for its fascinating and compelling history, which often only interests its own citizens.

Professor awarded for shining a light on Quebec and Belgian writing

Sarah Huzarski — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:57:06 +0000

Over the span of his thirty-year career, Professor Michel Biron’s marked contributions to Quebec and French Belgian literary history and criticism have established him as an expert in his field both in Canada and abroad. On September 15, the Royal Society of Canada honoured Professor Biron’s prolific career with the Lorne Pierce Medal. This medal, first awarded in 1926, recognizes achievement in imaginative or critical literature in either English or French.