Diabetes Canada Lifetime Achievement Award

The Professional Section of Diabetes Canada established the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2007 for the purpose of recognizing Canadian achievement for a lifetime commitment to research excellence. The award is bestowed upon a prominent Canadian MD or PhD medical scientist who is recognized and nominated by his/her peers for longstanding contribution to the Canadian diabetes community and a leader in diabetes research. The award consists of a personalized plaque, a cash award and travel and accommodation to attend the presentation ceremony.

Professor Patricia Brubaker delivers her lecture as the 2020 recipient of the Diabetes Canada Lifetime Achievement Award.