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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. 

2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin, highlighting the collaborative effort that U of T and its affiliated hospitals and industry partners took to develop, advance and distribute this life-saving treatment to millions worldwide.