Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 27, 1993
• Invested on: April 13, 1994

He has attained the distinguished rank of University Professor at the University of Toronto and is widely regarded as an outstanding scientist and researcher in biophysics. Concerned with the epidemiological, behavioural and ethical aspects of decision-making in oncology, he has had an important influence on the education of cancer care-givers and cancer researchers.