The Gairdner Foundation
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The mission of the Gairdner Foundation is to celebrate, inform and inspire scientific excellence around the globe.
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Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Today we celebrate the achievements of women and underrepresented groups in science, and the leaders shaping a more inclusive future.
Look back on last year's Women of Gairdner panel: www.womenscollegehospital.ca/women-of-gai...
Today we celebrate the achievements of women and underrepresented groups in science, and the leaders shaping a more inclusive future.
Look back on last year's Women of Gairdner panel: www.womenscollegehospital.ca/women-of-gai...
February 11, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science!
Today we celebrate the achievements of women and underrepresented groups in science, and the leaders shaping a more inclusive future.
Look back on last year's Women of Gairdner panel: www.womenscollegehospital.ca/women-of-gai...
Today we celebrate the achievements of women and underrepresented groups in science, and the leaders shaping a more inclusive future.
Look back on last year's Women of Gairdner panel: www.womenscollegehospital.ca/women-of-gai...
Congratulations to 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award laureate Feng Zhang on his induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame!
Dr. Zhang is recognized for pioneering CRISPR gene-editing technologies, including the first demonstration of engineered CRISPR-Cas9 systems.
Dr. Zhang is recognized for pioneering CRISPR gene-editing technologies, including the first demonstration of engineered CRISPR-Cas9 systems.
February 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Congratulations to 2016 Canada Gairdner International Award laureate Feng Zhang on his induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame!
Dr. Zhang is recognized for pioneering CRISPR gene-editing technologies, including the first demonstration of engineered CRISPR-Cas9 systems.
Dr. Zhang is recognized for pioneering CRISPR gene-editing technologies, including the first demonstration of engineered CRISPR-Cas9 systems.
Today is #WorldCancerDay.
We’re proud to highlight 2025 Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award laureate, Daniel De Carvalho, whose work is advancing personalized cancer care through immunotherapy and blood-based early detection.
We’re proud to highlight 2025 Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award laureate, Daniel De Carvalho, whose work is advancing personalized cancer care through immunotherapy and blood-based early detection.
February 4, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Today is #WorldCancerDay.
We’re proud to highlight 2025 Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award laureate, Daniel De Carvalho, whose work is advancing personalized cancer care through immunotherapy and blood-based early detection.
We’re proud to highlight 2025 Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award laureate, Daniel De Carvalho, whose work is advancing personalized cancer care through immunotherapy and blood-based early detection.
February is Heart Month ❤️ We’re highlighting Salim Yusuf, 2014 Canada Gairdner Award laureate, whose research on cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment has saved millions globally.
#HeartMonth #GairdnerAwards
#HeartMonth #GairdnerAwards
February 2, 2026 at 9:25 PM
February is Heart Month ❤️ We’re highlighting Salim Yusuf, 2014 Canada Gairdner Award laureate, whose research on cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment has saved millions globally.
#HeartMonth #GairdnerAwards
#HeartMonth #GairdnerAwards
“Love is a big part of this story.”
At the 2025 Gairdner Awards Gala, Paul Negulescu shared how families affected by cystic fibrosis helped turn a scientific challenge into a personal mission.
🎥 Watch the full speech: youtu.be/H9EC0mhtHbU
At the 2025 Gairdner Awards Gala, Paul Negulescu shared how families affected by cystic fibrosis helped turn a scientific challenge into a personal mission.
🎥 Watch the full speech: youtu.be/H9EC0mhtHbU
January 28, 2026 at 8:11 PM
“Love is a big part of this story.”
At the 2025 Gairdner Awards Gala, Paul Negulescu shared how families affected by cystic fibrosis helped turn a scientific challenge into a personal mission.
🎥 Watch the full speech: youtu.be/H9EC0mhtHbU
At the 2025 Gairdner Awards Gala, Paul Negulescu shared how families affected by cystic fibrosis helped turn a scientific challenge into a personal mission.
🎥 Watch the full speech: youtu.be/H9EC0mhtHbU
This #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay we're celebrating Canada Gairdner Award laureates advancing maternal & child health:
José Belizán, Meghan Azad, and Cesar Victora have shaped breastfeeding, early-life nutrition & global health equity.
#MaternalHealth
José Belizán, Meghan Azad, and Cesar Victora have shaped breastfeeding, early-life nutrition & global health equity.
#MaternalHealth
January 23, 2026 at 6:55 PM
This #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay we're celebrating Canada Gairdner Award laureates advancing maternal & child health:
José Belizán, Meghan Azad, and Cesar Victora have shaped breastfeeding, early-life nutrition & global health equity.
#MaternalHealth
José Belizán, Meghan Azad, and Cesar Victora have shaped breastfeeding, early-life nutrition & global health equity.
#MaternalHealth
Join the Gairdner Symposium at the McCaig Institute International Research Conference on Osteoarthritis
✨ Emerging therapies, innovative imaging, and world-class speakers
📍 Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta
📆March 11-13
🔗Register: raceroster.com/events/2026/...
✨ Emerging therapies, innovative imaging, and world-class speakers
📍 Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta
📆March 11-13
🔗Register: raceroster.com/events/2026/...
January 20, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Join the Gairdner Symposium at the McCaig Institute International Research Conference on Osteoarthritis
✨ Emerging therapies, innovative imaging, and world-class speakers
📍 Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta
📆March 11-13
🔗Register: raceroster.com/events/2026/...
✨ Emerging therapies, innovative imaging, and world-class speakers
📍 Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, Alberta
📆March 11-13
🔗Register: raceroster.com/events/2026/...
This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how foundational science drives progress.
2018 Canada Gairdner laureate Edward S. Boyden’s discovery of optogenetics transformed neuroscience and continues to inform research into Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases.
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
2018 Canada Gairdner laureate Edward S. Boyden’s discovery of optogenetics transformed neuroscience and continues to inform research into Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases.
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
January 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
This Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how foundational science drives progress.
2018 Canada Gairdner laureate Edward S. Boyden’s discovery of optogenetics transformed neuroscience and continues to inform research into Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases.
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
2018 Canada Gairdner laureate Edward S. Boyden’s discovery of optogenetics transformed neuroscience and continues to inform research into Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases.
#AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
Now open: Alberta Partnered Programming Applications
Through our partnership with the Government of Alberta, Gairdner is inviting proposals for stand-alone scientific symposia in Alberta, with up to $25,000 in program support.
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
Through our partnership with the Government of Alberta, Gairdner is inviting proposals for stand-alone scientific symposia in Alberta, with up to $25,000 in program support.
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
January 6, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Now open: Alberta Partnered Programming Applications
Through our partnership with the Government of Alberta, Gairdner is inviting proposals for stand-alone scientific symposia in Alberta, with up to $25,000 in program support.
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
Through our partnership with the Government of Alberta, Gairdner is inviting proposals for stand-alone scientific symposia in Alberta, with up to $25,000 in program support.
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
As 2025 comes to a close, our President & Scientific Director, Dr. Janet Rossant, shares a holiday message reflecting on a year of scientific excellence, collaboration and community — and looking ahead to what’s next.
🔗 Read her message: myemail.constantcontact.com/Season-s-Gre...
🔗 Read her message: myemail.constantcontact.com/Season-s-Gre...
December 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, our President & Scientific Director, Dr. Janet Rossant, shares a holiday message reflecting on a year of scientific excellence, collaboration and community — and looking ahead to what’s next.
🔗 Read her message: myemail.constantcontact.com/Season-s-Gre...
🔗 Read her message: myemail.constantcontact.com/Season-s-Gre...
Now open: Ontario Partnered Programming Call. Through our partnership with the Krembil Foundation, Gairdner is inviting proposals for stand-alone scientific symposia in Ontario, with up to $25,000 in program support.
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
December 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Now open: Ontario Partnered Programming Call. Through our partnership with the Krembil Foundation, Gairdner is inviting proposals for stand-alone scientific symposia in Ontario, with up to $25,000 in program support.
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
Learn more: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
The 2025 International Symposium is now online! Revisit highlights from leading researchers on "Current Frontiers of Precision Therapeutics" in our full event recap and video recording.
🔗Read the article: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
🔗Watch the recording: youtu.be/HRYm5OYCDXs?...
🔗Read the article: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
🔗Watch the recording: youtu.be/HRYm5OYCDXs?...
December 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The 2025 International Symposium is now online! Revisit highlights from leading researchers on "Current Frontiers of Precision Therapeutics" in our full event recap and video recording.
🔗Read the article: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
🔗Watch the recording: youtu.be/HRYm5OYCDXs?...
🔗Read the article: www.gairdner.org/resource-hub...
🔗Watch the recording: youtu.be/HRYm5OYCDXs?...
An equitable, inclusive future in STEM starts with listening. Hear students, mentors and staff from @visionsofscience.bsky.social reflect on support, barriers and community programs.
🎥 Watch the full 15-minute video to hear their perspectives: bit.ly/48vC7Ko
🎥 Watch the full 15-minute video to hear their perspectives: bit.ly/48vC7Ko
December 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
An equitable, inclusive future in STEM starts with listening. Hear students, mentors and staff from @visionsofscience.bsky.social reflect on support, barriers and community programs.
🎥 Watch the full 15-minute video to hear their perspectives: bit.ly/48vC7Ko
🎥 Watch the full 15-minute video to hear their perspectives: bit.ly/48vC7Ko
A beloved Gairdner tradition: each of our 2025 laureates chose the song that played as they walked to the stage to accept their award at this year’s gala.
Here’s a look (and listen) at the soundtrack behind their remarkable achievements.
#GairdnerScienceWeek #GairdnerAwards
Here’s a look (and listen) at the soundtrack behind their remarkable achievements.
#GairdnerScienceWeek #GairdnerAwards
December 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
A beloved Gairdner tradition: each of our 2025 laureates chose the song that played as they walked to the stage to accept their award at this year’s gala.
Here’s a look (and listen) at the soundtrack behind their remarkable achievements.
#GairdnerScienceWeek #GairdnerAwards
Here’s a look (and listen) at the soundtrack behind their remarkable achievements.
#GairdnerScienceWeek #GairdnerAwards
Breaking Barriers in STEM brought together youth, mentors & community leaders to discuss equity, representation & opportunity in science.
Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/InW0KMlJnoo
#GairdnerConnects #STEM @visionsofscience.bsky.social
Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/InW0KMlJnoo
#GairdnerConnects #STEM @visionsofscience.bsky.social
Breaking Barriers in Stem Virtual Event - Gairdner Connects
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November 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Breaking Barriers in STEM brought together youth, mentors & community leaders to discuss equity, representation & opportunity in science.
Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/InW0KMlJnoo
#GairdnerConnects #STEM @visionsofscience.bsky.social
Watch the full conversation: youtu.be/InW0KMlJnoo
#GairdnerConnects #STEM @visionsofscience.bsky.social
Making history as the first nurse-clinician scientist honoured with a Gairdner Award, Jennifer Stinson used her acceptance speech to inspire the next generation.
“Don’t just study science. Find a problem that connects your unique skills to a greater human need.”
“Don’t just study science. Find a problem that connects your unique skills to a greater human need.”
November 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Making history as the first nurse-clinician scientist honoured with a Gairdner Award, Jennifer Stinson used her acceptance speech to inspire the next generation.
“Don’t just study science. Find a problem that connects your unique skills to a greater human need.”
“Don’t just study science. Find a problem that connects your unique skills to a greater human need.”
With #GivingTuesday one week away, we’re inviting our community to support Gairdner Connects, our program that brings world-leading scientists together with students across Canada to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators.
Learn more about Gairdner Connects: www.gairdner.org/who-we-are/g...
Learn more about Gairdner Connects: www.gairdner.org/who-we-are/g...
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
With #GivingTuesday one week away, we’re inviting our community to support Gairdner Connects, our program that brings world-leading scientists together with students across Canada to spark curiosity and inspire future innovators.
Learn more about Gairdner Connects: www.gairdner.org/who-we-are/g...
Learn more about Gairdner Connects: www.gairdner.org/who-we-are/g...
Breaking Barriers in STEM is tomorrow (Nov 21), 4–5 PM!
Join Eugenia Addy, Isahaq Ibrahim, Sumayah Herzi & Palwasha Ahmadzay for a conversation on representation, mentorship & inclusive science.
Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AhxI71Bfv...
Join Eugenia Addy, Isahaq Ibrahim, Sumayah Herzi & Palwasha Ahmadzay for a conversation on representation, mentorship & inclusive science.
Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AhxI71Bfv...
November 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Breaking Barriers in STEM is tomorrow (Nov 21), 4–5 PM!
Join Eugenia Addy, Isahaq Ibrahim, Sumayah Herzi & Palwasha Ahmadzay for a conversation on representation, mentorship & inclusive science.
Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AhxI71Bfv...
Join Eugenia Addy, Isahaq Ibrahim, Sumayah Herzi & Palwasha Ahmadzay for a conversation on representation, mentorship & inclusive science.
Register: events.zoom.us/ev/AhxI71Bfv...
The 2025 Gairdner Laureate Lectures are now online! This year’s Laureates and two ECIs shared breakthroughs in CF, digital health, global nutrition, cancer epigenetics, developmental genetics & more.
🔗Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#GairdnerScienceWeek
🔗Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#GairdnerScienceWeek
November 18, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The 2025 Gairdner Laureate Lectures are now online! This year’s Laureates and two ECIs shared breakthroughs in CF, digital health, global nutrition, cancer epigenetics, developmental genetics & more.
🔗Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#GairdnerScienceWeek
🔗Watch here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
#GairdnerScienceWeek
Gairdner Science Week 2025 turned Toronto into a global science hub bringing together top researchers, students & curious minds.
Missed it? Check out BlogTO's roundup of the top 10 moments from #GairdnerScienceWeek: bit.ly/4i1nK3u
Missed it? Check out BlogTO's roundup of the top 10 moments from #GairdnerScienceWeek: bit.ly/4i1nK3u
Top moments from Gairdner Science Week in Toronto
Canada's premier scientific celebration of global excellence has just wrapped up, and it brought brainpower, discovery, and a little bit of glamour t…
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November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Gairdner Science Week 2025 turned Toronto into a global science hub bringing together top researchers, students & curious minds.
Missed it? Check out BlogTO's roundup of the top 10 moments from #GairdnerScienceWeek: bit.ly/4i1nK3u
Missed it? Check out BlogTO's roundup of the top 10 moments from #GairdnerScienceWeek: bit.ly/4i1nK3u
Join us for Breaking Barriers in STEM, a Gairdner Connects virtual conversation exploring equity, access, and opportunity in science.
📅 Friday, November 21st
⏰4-5 PM ET
🔗Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 Friday, November 21st
⏰4-5 PM ET
🔗Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 13, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Join us for Breaking Barriers in STEM, a Gairdner Connects virtual conversation exploring equity, access, and opportunity in science.
📅 Friday, November 21st
⏰4-5 PM ET
🔗Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅 Friday, November 21st
⏰4-5 PM ET
🔗Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The Government of Ontario has renewed its support for the Gairdner Foundation with $200K per year for the next three years.
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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a renouvelé son soutien à la Fondation Gairdner en lui accordant une somme de 200 000 $ par année pour les trois prochaines années.
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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a renouvelé son soutien à la Fondation Gairdner en lui accordant une somme de 200 000 $ par année pour les trois prochaines années.
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The Government of Ontario has renewed its support for the Gairdner Foundation with $200K per year for the next three years.
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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a renouvelé son soutien à la Fondation Gairdner en lui accordant une somme de 200 000 $ par année pour les trois prochaines années.
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Le gouvernement de l’Ontario a renouvelé son soutien à la Fondation Gairdner en lui accordant une somme de 200 000 $ par année pour les trois prochaines années.
At the Gairdner Connects Student Networking Lunch, students met 2025 Gairdner laureates and top researchers to talk careers, challenges and discoveries that shaped their paths. Inspiring science across generations!
#GairdnerConnects #GairdnerScienceWeek
#GairdnerConnects #GairdnerScienceWeek
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
At the Gairdner Connects Student Networking Lunch, students met 2025 Gairdner laureates and top researchers to talk careers, challenges and discoveries that shaped their paths. Inspiring science across generations!
#GairdnerConnects #GairdnerScienceWeek
#GairdnerConnects #GairdnerScienceWeek
We took science to Parliament Hill for Gairdner on the Hill 2025, celebrating our 2025 laureates.
Jennifer Stinson & Daniel De Carvalho shared breakthroughs in digital health and cancer research, sparking discussion on how Canadian innovation continues to drive global impact.
#GairdnerScienceWeek
Jennifer Stinson & Daniel De Carvalho shared breakthroughs in digital health and cancer research, sparking discussion on how Canadian innovation continues to drive global impact.
#GairdnerScienceWeek
November 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We took science to Parliament Hill for Gairdner on the Hill 2025, celebrating our 2025 laureates.
Jennifer Stinson & Daniel De Carvalho shared breakthroughs in digital health and cancer research, sparking discussion on how Canadian innovation continues to drive global impact.
#GairdnerScienceWeek
Jennifer Stinson & Daniel De Carvalho shared breakthroughs in digital health and cancer research, sparking discussion on how Canadian innovation continues to drive global impact.
#GairdnerScienceWeek
Last week’s Global Health Symposium, “Food for Thought: Insights from International and Canadian Experts on Nutrition, Policy, and Food Systems,” gathered experts on science, nutrition & global health policy, featuring André Briend’s award-winning research.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=16CX...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=16CX...
October 31, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Last week’s Global Health Symposium, “Food for Thought: Insights from International and Canadian Experts on Nutrition, Policy, and Food Systems,” gathered experts on science, nutrition & global health policy, featuring André Briend’s award-winning research.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=16CX...
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=16CX...