Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 15, 1999
• Invested on: April 26, 2000

An eminent zoologist, his research created the discipline of adaptational biochemistry. His work concerns the way animals survive extreme environmental conditions and high altitudes. As a result, his studies have captured international attention because of the parallels for humans that suffer from diseases caused by oxygen deprivation. His research has had an impact on both science and medical communities in Canada and abroad.