IRCM Awards
and Distinctions

2022

Rémi Quirion

For his long-term commitment to the development of science, in all its forms, in Quebec.

2018

Louis-Gilles Durand

For his outstanding contribution to biomedical research and in
recognition of his exceptional contribution to the growth of the IRCM for more than 42
years.

2017

Louise Lambert-Lagacé

For her outstanding commitment during her years as a
member and Chair of the IRCM Board of Directors.

2017

Jean Chrétien

For his exceptional commitment to the advancement of scientific
research in Canada.

2011 

Gérard A. Limoges

For his commitment and devotion to the Institut, as well as for his
active participation in its growth and development as Chairman of the IRCM’s Board of
Directors from 2005 to 2011.

2010 

Juge Jacques Chamberland

For his exceptional contribution as President of the
IRCM’s research ethics committee from 2000 to 2010.

2007

Dr Alan Bernstein

For his exceptional contribution to the advancement of health
research in Canada and to the promotion of Canadian researchers worldwide.

2005 

Robert Parizeau

For his priceless involvement and devotion to the IRCM.

2004 

Dr Yvan Guindon

For his exceptional involvement in the IRCM, which grew remarkably
under his management, and for his significant contribution to the development of
biomedical research in Quebec and Canada.

2002 

Camille Limoges

For his exceptional contribution to the direction of science politics in
Quebec.

2000 

André Caillé

For his exceptional contribution as Chairman of the 1998-2002 Invest in Life
fundraising campaign.

1999 

L'Honorable Louise Arbour

For her contribution to international human rights.

1998 

Dr René Simard

For his support of biomedical research.

1997 

L'Honorable Alan B. Gold

In recognition of his support of the IRCM and its ethics
committee.

1996 

Prof. François Rougeon

For his remarkable scientific works and his important
contribution to the Pasteur-IRCM exchanges.

1995 

Dr Michel Chrétien

In recognition to his exceptional contributions to the development
of the IRCM.

1994 

Dr George Cahill

In recognition of his contribution to medical research and his
support of the IRCM.

1993 

Mme Louise B. Vaillancourt

In recognition of her social involvement and her support of
biomedical research.

1993

Dr Charles Scriver

In recognition of his exceptional career in biomedical research.

1992 

Prof. François Jacob

In recognition of his contribution to genetics and cell regulation,
as well as his participation in the IRCM-Pasteur symposium.

1992

Prof. Christian de Duve

In recognition of this contribution to cellular biology and his
support of the IRCM.

1991 

Dr Herbert Jasper

In recognition of his pioneer work in neurological sciences and his
recruitment help at the IRCM.

1991 

Dr Gilles Pigeon

In recognition of this contribution to Canadian and Quebec medicine,
as well as his support of the IRCM

1990 

Dr Roger Gaudry

In recognition of his worldwide academic accomplishments and his
unwavering support of research.

1990

Angelo Pizzagalli

In recognition of his social involvement and his continued support of
the IRCM.

1989 

Claire Bombardier-Beaudoin

In recognition of her contribution and devotion to the
IRCM.

1989

Michel Bélanger

As a tribute to his numerous accomplishments and his unswerving
support of the IRCM.

1988 

Dr John L. Zabriskie

For his exceptional commitment as President of Merck Frosst
Canada Inc.

1988

Dr Robert J. Richardson

For his generous contribution and his exceptional capacity to
promote the IRCM as Chairman of the fundraising campaign.

1985

Tribute to Dr Pierre Bois

As a testament of recognition and admiration from IRCM
researchers.

1985 

Dr Louis Siminovitch

1984 

Gordon Fehr, Dr Jacques Genest

1979 

Tribute to Roger Larose

In recognition of his devotion to the IRCM.

1979

Tribute to André Aisenstadt

In recognition of his devotion to the IRCM.

1973

Robert Alain, Marcel Caron, Erich Koiw

1969 

Maurice Chartré, Juge Edouard Martel, Juge Edouard Montpetit

1967

Marcel Piché