Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 7, 2015
• Invested on: May 13, 2016

For his contributions to the development of medicines used around the world to treat diabetes and intestinal disorders.

Daniel Drucker has expanded the treatment landscape for people living with diabetes. A Canada Research Chair and professor at the University of Toronto, he has identified the role of specific intestinal hormones in regulating glucose and insulin levels, and demonstrated how these hormones can be used to improve patient care. His research has enabled the development of three medicinal therapies now used by millions of people around the world for the treatment of diabetes and intestinal disorders.