Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 29, 2004
• Invested on: November 18, 2005

Yvan Guindon has made an exemplary contribution to the advancement of our biopharmaceutical knowledge for the purpose of developing new medicines. During his career, this eminent chemist has gained a fine reputation for his research in therapeutical chemistry, which has led to more than 45 patents. He has held leading positions in major pharmaceutical companies, including Merck Frosst Canada. Formerly the Chief Executive Officer and Scientific Director of the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montreal, he is currently the Director of its Bio-organic Chemistry Laboratory. Also a professor at the Université de Montreal and McGill University, he inspires scientific excellence in a new generation of researchers.