Professor of Medicine scientist
He is "a recognized specialist in infectious diseases whose work has influenced public health policy in Canada and abroad". He is a Professor of Medicine and Medical Microbiology at the University of Manitoba and former Scientific Director General, National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada.
In 2006, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 2009, he was made a Member of the Order of Manitoba in recognition for being "an internationally renowned physician-scientist and expert in infectious diseases who has significantly contributed to global health". In 2014, he was awarded the Killam Prize for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome research. In 2012, he was awarded the Royal Society of Canada"s McLaughlin Medal, awarded "for important research of sustained excellence in medical science".
In 2009, he was made a Member of the Order of Manitoba in recognition for being "an internationally renowned physician-scientist and expert in infectious diseases who has significantly contributed to global health".
