2019 CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards

The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) are pleased to announce the 2019 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 2019 winners of the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards are:

  • Basic Sciences: Blake Ball (National Laboratory for HIV Immunology / National HIV & Retrovirology Laboratories / JC Wilt Infectious Disease Research Center / Public Health Agency of Canada)
  • Clinical Sciences: Kelly O’Brien (University of Toronto)
  • Epidemiology-Public Health: Sharmistha Mishra (St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto)
  • Social Sciences: Trevor Hart (Ryerson University)
  • Community-Based Research: Melanie Lee (on behalf of the 33 PRAs of CHIWOS)

 

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 Saskatoon on May 9th, 2019.  For more information on the CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards, please see:  http://www.cahr-acrv.ca/excellence-research-awards/ or contact Andrew Matejcic at Andrew.Matejcic@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.

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Canadian Association for HIV Research

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