CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards

The CAHR – CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards are bestowed annually to mid-career researchers who while at the prime of their careers have achieved a track record of excellence and demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of those living with HIV with or at risk.  Awarded since 2017, the Award winners are honoured each year at the opening ceremonies of the CAHR Conference to highlight the achievements of investigators in all pillars of HIV research.

The 2020 call for nominations will be launched in the comings weeks.  For more information, please see the 2019 Nomination Application package and the list of past winners below.

Past Winners

2019

Basic Sciences: Blake Ball

Clinical Sciences: Kelly O’Brien

Epidemiology-Public Health: Sharmistha Mishra

Social Sciences: Trevor Hart

Community-Based Research: The 33 PRAs of CHIWOS

2018

Basic Sciences:  Adam Burgener

Clinical Sciences: Darrell Tan

Epidemiology-Public Health: Ann Burchell

Social Sciences: David Brennan

Community-Based Research: Winston Husbands

2017

Basic Sciences:  Lyle McKinnon

Clinical Sciences: Mona Loutfy

Epidemiology-Public Health: Kate Shannon

Social Sciences: Eric Mykhalovskiy

 

About CAHR

With a membership of more than 1,000 researchers and others interested in HIV research, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the leading organization of HIV/AIDS researchers in Canada. CAHR is the organizing body for the Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR Conference).

CAHR encourages Canadian researchers to be leaders in knowledge translation and to effectively respond both to the Canadian and global HIV/AIDS epidemics. Since its founding in 1991, CAHR has promoted excellence in HIV research, including mentorship and career development of investigators entering the field.

CAHR fosters collaboration and co-operation among HIV research communities, including basic, clinical and social sciences, epidemiology and public health. CAHR also engages people living with HIV/AIDS and AIDS service organizations in ongoing dialogue and information exchange to ensure that HIV/AIDS research remains responsive to the epidemic and its stakeholders.

CAHR is a registered charity.

Contact

For more information or to make a comment, please contact us:

Canadian Association for HIV Research

236 Metcalfe Street, Suite 302
Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1R3

613-747-2465