Top Canadian researchers honoured for their transformative contributions to society
OTTAWA, ON – November 25, 2024 – Three exceptional Canadian researchers have been recognized for their groundbreaking work and transformative contributions to society. The laureates of the 2024 Killam Prizes, Canada’s most prestigious research awards, were announced today by the Canadian Council for the Arts and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
The Killam Prize in Natural Sciences is awarded to Dr. Lorna Harries of the University of Toronto for her pioneering research in immunology. Dr. Harries has made significant contributions to our understanding of the immune system, particularly in the area of autoimmune diseases. Her work has led to the development of new treatments for rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune disorders.
The Killam Prize in Social Sciences is awarded to Dr. Janine Brodie of the University of British Columbia for her groundbreaking research on the social and economic determinants of health. Dr. Brodie’s work has helped to shape public policy and improve the health outcomes of marginalized populations. She is a leading advocate for health equity and has played a key role in developing innovative approaches to addressing health disparities.
The Killam Prize in Humanities is awarded to Dr. John Borrows of the University of Victoria for his groundbreaking work in Indigenous law and governance. Dr. Borrows is a leading authority on Indigenous rights and has made significant contributions to our understanding of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state. His work has helped to shape legal and policy frameworks that recognize and protect the rights of Indigenous peoples.
The Killam Prizes are awarded annually to recognize outstanding Canadian researchers who have made significant contributions to their fields. The prizes are named after Dorothy Killam, a philanthropist who established the Killam Trusts in 1965 to support research and education in Canada.
“The Killam Prizes celebrate the exceptional contributions of Canadian researchers to our understanding of the world and to the betterment of society,” said Dr. John Coleman, Chair of the Killam Selection Committee. “The laureates of the 2024 prizes are shining examples of the transformative power of research.”
The Killam Prizes will be presented to the laureates at a ceremony in Ottawa on June 5, 2025.
About the Killam Prizes
The Killam Prizes are Canada’s most prestigious research awards. They are awarded annually to recognize outstanding Canadian researchers who have made significant contributions to their fields. The prizes are named after Dorothy Killam, a philanthropist who established the Killam Trusts in 1965 to support research and education in Canada.
The Killam Prize in Natural Sciences is awarded for outstanding research in the natural sciences, including the physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematics.
The Killam Prize in Social Sciences is awarded for outstanding research in the social sciences, including economics, political science, sociology, and psychology.
The Killam Prize in Humanities is awarded for outstanding research in the humanities, including history, literature, philosophy, and art history.
Each Killam Prize consists of a monetary award of $100,000 and a gold medal.
Top Canadian researchers honoured for their transformative contributions to society
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