Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2019-02-12
Abraham Fuks, C.M.
Montréal, Quebec
Abraham Fuks has made manifold contributions to the advancement of Canadian medical research, education and scholarship. Professor at McGill University, he has conducted research on the immunological aspects of type 1 diabetes, the molecular nature of tumors, and the metaphors of medicine, notably the impact of language on the physician-patient relationship. A dedicated academic leader, he has advocated for high ethical standards in the conduct of clinical trials involving human patients, and has significantly influenced medical practice through his teaching.