Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 21, 1998
• Invested on: February 03, 1999

A distinguished neurologist and medical explorer, he has helped advance the understanding of Parkinson's Disease. His research team at the University of British Columbia uses sophisticated scanning methods which map the chemistry of the brain to study the mysteries of Parkinson's Disease and search for cause and cure. He is the author of many articles and books and sits on editorial boards of international medical journals. In addition, he is a member of numerous neurological medical advisory boards across North America.