Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: November 9, 2022
• Invested on: December 12, 2024

Andreas Laupacis, O.C.
Arthur, Ontario

Andreas Laupacis has left an indelible mark on Canadian health care. An acclaimed clinical epidemiologist and investigator, he popularized the concept of the “number needed to treat”—a global measurement used to characterize the benefits and harms of treatment. As an influential leader of such organizations as the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute and the Canadian Medical Association Journal, and as founder of the Healthy Debate platform, he has translated research into policy and increased its accessibility. He is also a renowned champion for patient involvement in health care.