Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: December 11, 2017
• Invested on: February 01, 2019

Michael Sefton, O.C.
Toronto, Ontario

Michael Sefton is a pioneer in regenerative medicine. A professor at the University of Toronto, he has made seminal contributions to the field, notably to the development of artificial organs and tissues. The impact of his work is vast and has advanced research in a wide range of areas, including transplantation, heart disease and diabetes. As director of the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, he reconfigured the organization as a leader in medicine and engineering, both in Canada and worldwide. A skilled mentor, he has inspired the next generation of biomedical engineers.