Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 2008
• Invested on: April 07, 2010

Pierre Théroux is a notable figure in his field. A cardiologist at the Montréal Heart Institute and professor at the Université de Montréal, he is very dedicated to his patients. He is known for the important breakthroughs he has made in defining the role of heparin and aspirin in the treatment of acute coronary syndromes, including unstable angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. Thanks to his research, new standards have been set for the medical care given to patients in Canada. A leader in the development and implementation of large-scale clinical studies, he has also helped make the Montréal Heart Institute internationally renowned.