Scientific prizes and awards / General

McLaughlin Medal

Academies of Arts, Humanities and Sciences of Canada

Description

The McLaughlin Medal was established in 1978 by RSC through the generosity of the R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation to recognize distinguished achievement in medical sciences in Canada.

The medal is awarded for important research of sustained excellence in any branch of medical sciences. The gold plated silver medal and a cash amount of $2,500 are awarded every year if there is a suitable candidate.

The selection committee consists of five Fellows in medical or related disciplines of the Life Sciences Division. Each committee member shall serve for five years and the senior committee member shall act as Chair.

Recipients

2010 : for important research of sustained excellence in any branch of medical sciences.
Mona Nemer, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa