Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2023
• Invested on: May 08, 2024

Kerry S. Courneya, O.C.
Edmonton, Alberta

Kerry Courneya has shaped health guidelines in cancer care through his innovative work in exercise oncology. A professor of kinesiology at the University of Alberta, he has shown through his research that physical activity can mitigate the effects of cancer treatment while improving quality of life and overall survival rates. His prolific and highly influential work has transformed cancer management in Canada and around the globe.