Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 17, 2025

J. Curtis Nickel, O.C.
Sydenham, Ontario

J. Curtis Nickel is one of the world’s leading urologists. This professor emeritus at Queen’s University conducted landmark studies that reshaped the clinical understanding of infectious, inflammatory and pain-related diseases of the bladder and prostate. His work has significantly improved the quality of life for millions of patients around the world.