CAHR-CANFAR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AWARDS – 2017 WINNERS

In partnership with the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR), CAHR has launched a new prize to highlight and celebrate the contributions of Canadian HIV/AIDS researchers.   Starting in 2017, up to five CAHR -CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards will be bestowed at the CAHR Conference each year to highlight the achievements of mid-career investigators in all pillars of HIV research.

While in the prime of their careers, those awarded this prize will 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 2017 winners of the CAHR -CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards are:

  • Basic Sciences: Dr. Lyle McKinnon, University of Manitoba
  • Clinical Sciences, Dr. Mona Loutfy, Women’s College Hospital
  • Epidemiology- Public Health, Dr. Kate Shannon, BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
  • Social Sciences, Dr. Eric Mykhalovskiy, York University

For more information on the CAHR -CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards, please see: https://www.cahr-acrv.ca/excellence-research-awards/

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.