Gairdner Foundation

The Gairdner Foundation is a non-profit organisation devoted to the recognition of outstanding achievement in biomedical research worldwide. The foundation makes awards in recognition of individuals whose work or contribution constitutes tangible achievement in the field of medical science.

Awards

• The International Award is given annually at a special dinner to three to six people for outstanding discoveries or contributions to medical science.
• The Wightman Award is given from time to time to a Canadian who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in medicine and medical science.

Executive

• Bren Gairdner (Chair)
• Lynne Upton (Vice Chair)
• John H. Dirks (President)
• Nora Cox (Executive Director)

Medical Advisory Board

• Brenda J. Andrews
• Sydney Brenner
• John Bell
• Alan Berstein
• John Challis
• Peter C. Doherty
• John H. Dirks
• John G. Kelton
• Victor Ling
• David H. MacLennan
• Joseph B. Martin
• C. David Naylor
• Anthony J. Pawson
• Sir Keith Peters
• Phillip A. Sharp
• Remi Quirion
• Janet Rossant
• D. Lorne Tyrrell
• Johan H. van de Sande
• Ronald G. Worton
• Alexander J. Varshavsky