Meritorious Service Cross

• Awarded on: September 27, 2016
• Invested on: December 08, 2016

Robert Edward Burrell, M.S.C.
Edmonton, Alberta

Dr. Robert Edward Burrell developed the world’s first therapeutic medical application of nanotechnology: Acticoat, an antimicrobial barrier used to treat burns. Using nano-crystalline silver, these dressings have dramatically improved survival rates and recovery times for patients in burn units across the globe. This innovative technology is now being tested for use in other life-saving applications.