2018 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards: Winners Announced

The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) are pleased to announce the 2018 winners of the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards.

These 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.

The 2018 winners of the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards are:

  • Basic Sciences: Dr. Adam Burgener, University of Manitoba
  • Clinical Sciences: Dr. Darrell Tan, University of Toronto
  • Epidemiology-Public Health: Dr. Ann Burchell, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital
  • Social Sciences: Dr. David Brennan, University of Toronto
  • Community-Based Research: Dr. Winston Husbands, OHTN

Awarded since 2017, the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards 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.  This year’s ceremony will take place in Vancouver on April 26th, 2018.  For more information on the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards, please see:  https://www.cahr-acrv.ca/excellence-research-awards/ or contact Erin Love at erin.love@cahr-acrv.ca

 

 

 

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

440 Laurier Avenue West, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X6

1-888-374-CAHR (2247)

For conference related matters, please email conference@cahr-acrv.ca.