Pieter Cullis, O.C.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Pieter Cullis is a scientific luminary, an academic giant and an ambitious entrepreneur. His decades of pioneering research in nano-therapeutics, including the lipid-based delivery systems used in mRNA vaccines, has garnered international recognition. As the driving force behind many biotechnology companies and knowledge-transfer initiatives, he has bridged the gap between academic discovery and the development of life-saving therapies. Through his decades of work, he has also helped position Canada as a leader in molecularly based and data-driven medicine.