Anthony Merer has solved some extremely complex and baffling spectroscopic puzzles. He has also developed new computational and experimental approaches for a variety of different problems. Among his achievements are the analyses of the spectra of short lived triatomic radicals like CCN, the discovery of the geometrical structure of the Rydberg states of ethylene, the analyses of the ultraviolet absorptions of carbon disulfide and sulfur dioxide, and most recently, the analyses of the spectra associated with the high spin multiplicity states of vanadium oxide and ferrous oxide. His originality has established him as a world leader in Molecular Spectroscopy.

MES-MASSON, Anne-Marie - Département de Médecine, Université de Montréal Anne-Marie Mes-Masson has pioneered model systems to study ovarian cancer based on human biological material and has contributed to biobanking norms including ethics. Her leadership has provided strategic direction and insured the success of several large oncology research programs. Anne-Marie Mes-Masson’s research has advanced our understanding of ovarian cancer biology that is currently being translated into new clinical tools to diagnose, manage and treat this deadly disease.

Anne-Marie Mes-Masson est pionnière dans le domaine de l’utilisation du matériel biologique humain pour l’étude du cancer. Elle a contribué à l’élaboration des normes pour les biobanques, incluant les aspects éthiques. Dirigeante de plusieurs grandes initiatives en oncologie, sa recherche enrichit nos connaissances en cancer de l’ovaire, et ses découvertes contribuent au développement de nouveaux outils pour le diagnostic et le traitement de ce cancer meurtrier.

A forest engineer and a specialist in forest ecology and the development of natural and urban forests, Christian Messier studies how trees and their ecosystems work in order to develop approaches that are increasingly resilient in the face of overall change. His work has made it possible to improve the management of forests in natural and urban environments and begin changing the paradigm around developing our forests based on complex adaptive systems.

MESSIER, Christian – Département des sciences biologiques, Université du Québec à Montréal et Département des sciences naturelles, Université du Québec en Outaouais Ingénieur forestier, spécialiste de l’écologie forestière et de l’aménagement des forêts naturelles et urbaines, Christian Messier étudie le fonctionnement de l’arbre et de son écosystème afin d’élaborer des approches d’aménagement plus résilientes face aux changements globaux. Ses travaux ont permis d’améliorer la gestion de l’arbre en milieu naturel et urbain et d’amorcer un changement de paradigme dans l’aménagement de nos forêts basé sur les systèmes complexes adaptatifs.

Dr. Mettrick is widely known for his taxonomic, faunistic, physiological and biochemical studies on tapeworms, resulting in about 100 publications. Since 1967, his experimental work at the University of Toronto has provided insights into not only the transport of nutrients into these parasites, but also the functioning of epithelia in general. He has demonstrated why intestinal parasites, which live in the presence of abundant oxygen, find it necessary to respire anaerobically, and has documented important changes in the host intestine as a consequence of parasitism.

Hugo Meynell is a scholar whose work is notable for its perception, grace and versatility. In ten books and nearly one hundred and fifty essays he explores philosophy of religion, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology and music. A tireless champion of the role of reason in religious thought, he integrates philosophical reflection on the foundations of knowledge with the claims of religious experience. Equally at home in cosmological argument, the ethical dimensions of psychology, and the operas of Handel, he is living proof that the humanistic ideal of comprehensive scholarship can still be exemplified in our time.

Long Citation Dr. Marek Michalak is an internationally recognized world authority in the field of protein folding, calcium homeostasis and their role in pathology of human diseases. His pioneering work on membrane associate chaperones calreticulin and calnexin (proteins that assist in protein folding) has had a major impact on our understanding and treatment of many protein folding disorders including congenital heart diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and prion diseases. He leads an internationally renowned research group that investigates membrane proteins and their role in human diseases. He now chairs the Department of Biochemistry where he continues to shape and build its academic program into an internationally recognized research and teaching centre in Canada. Short Citation Dr. Marek Michalak is an internationally recognized world authority in the field of protein folding, calcium homeostasis and their role in pathology of human diseases. His pioneering work on membrane associate chaperones calreticulin and calnexin has had a major impact on our understanding and treatment of many protein folding disorders including congenital heart diseases, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and prion diseases.

L'astrophysicien Georges Michaud est un spécialiste de la physique des étoiles. Il étudie l'interaction entre les vents de surface et les abondances des éléments chimiques sur les étoiles. Ces abondances servent de sonde pour explorer vents et turbulences, c'est-à-dire l'hydrodynamique des étoiles, une des branches les moins connues de l'astrophysique. Les travaux du professeur Michaud permettent de mieux comprendre I'histoire et l'évolution des étoiles et de formuler des hypothèses plus précises relativement à la naissance et à la composition de notre galaxie et de l'univers.

William Michelson is S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto and Associate Dean, Social Sciences, for the Faculty of Arts and Science. He received his education at Harvard and Princeton Universities. His research interests concerns the relationship between the social and cultural characteristics of urban populations and their social and physical environments. His contribution is widely recognized by scholars and urban planners in Canada and several other countries. His many publications on the interface of behaviour and physical context include "Man and his Urban Environment" (1976); "Environmental Choice, Human Behaviour, and Residential Mobility" (1977) and "Methods in Environmental and Behavioural Research" (1987). In recognition for his scholarly contribution, he has received, in 1987, an award from the Environment and Technology Section of the American Sociological Association.

As Canada Research Chair in Communications Technologies for the Information Society, Catherine Middleton’s work has informed technology policy and practice globally, addressing the often unasked questions about the use and impact of emerging technologies. She is an in-demand speaker at international academic and policy events, and her national and international collaborations along with her contributions to Ryerson’s research capacity make her an ideal candidate for this great honour.

Titulaire d’une chaire de recherche du Canada en technologies de communication pour la société de l’information, Catherine Middleton a conduit des travaux qui ont influencé les politiques et pratiques mondiales en matière de technologie, en répondant aux questions souvent restées sans réponse sur l’utilisation et l’impact des technologies émergentes. Elle est une conférencière très sollicitée pour des événements politiques et académiques internationaux. Ses collaborations nationales et internationales, ainsi que ses contributions à la capacité de recherche de Ryerson, font d’elle la candidate idéale pour cet honneur d’exception.

M. Migué est un des économistes canadiens-français les plus brillants de sa génération. Après de solides études couronnées par un doctorat de l'American University et quelques années consacrées à la recherche, il a poursuivi sa carrière dans l'enseignement, d'abord à l'Université Laval puis à l'Ecole nationale d'administration publique. Ses secteurs d'intérêt sont principalement la finance et la fiscalité et plus récemment l'économique des services publics. M. Migué a publié quelques ouvrages dont l'un, « Federalism and Free trade », a eu un certain retentissement, ayant été publié par l'Institute of Economic Affairs, de Londres. Il a publié aussi de nombreux articles dans des revues canadiennes et étrangères de haut calibre scientifique (« L'Actualité économique », « Canadian Public Policy », « Public Choice », « Journal of Law and Economics », « Canadian Journal of Economics », etc.