Long Citation Morag Park is an international leader in the fields of receptor tyrosine kinase signalling in epithelial invasion and cancer. She isolated the Met receptor tyrosine kinase and pioneered its use to understand the mechanisms of its activation in human cancer. She discovered constitutive dimerization for oncogene activation of receptor tyrosine kinases and demonstrated the importance of ubiquitylation in the downregulation of Met and as a paradigm for oncogenic activation of tyrosine kinases in human cancer. She uncovered signals that involve the scaffold protein Gab1 that regulate invasion in epithelial models applicable to metastasis. Her work now focuses on the tumour microenvironment relevant to human breast cancer. Short Citation Morag Park is an international leader in the fields of receptor tyrosine kinase signalling in epithelial invasion and cancer. Through her work she isolated the Met receptor tyrosine kinase and pioneered its use to understand the mechanisms of its activation in human cancer. She also discovered constitutive dimerization for oncogene activation of receptor tyrosine kinases. Her current work focuses on the tumour microenvironment relevant to human breast cancer.

Long Citation John (Jack) N. Saddler, Chair of Forest Products Biotechnology at the University of British Columbia, is trained as a microbiologist/biochemist and has been working in the general area of applied micobiology/enzymology. He has published more than 300 papers in the peer reviewed literature, has published in top ranked applied and fundamental "biotechnology" journals and his work is among the most cited in the field with many of his papers receiving in excess of 200 citations. He has worked in the primary areas of applications of enzymes to fibre modification and in the bioconversion of wood residues to fuels and chemicals. He has received the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) award for Research Excellence (awarded every 5 years) and the Charles D. Scott Award (1998) which "recognizes distinguished individuals in the application of Biotechnology for Fuels and Chemicals". He was the first non-American to receive this award since its inception. His research occurs at the enzyme-substrate interface, with his work elucidating the fundamental structure and mechanisms involved in enzyme modification of lignocellulosics and forming the basis of the pretreatment/enzymatic hydrolysis steps of several of the commercial "biomass-to-ethanol" facilities that are currently under construction. He is an invited reviewer of several national renewable energy programs such as Sweden, US, EU and Australia and has given many plenary talks at international conferences. Short Citation Jack Saddler is trained as a microbiologist/biochemist and has been working in the general area of applied micobiology/enzymology. He has worked in the primary areas of applications of enzymes to fibre modification and in the bioconversion of wood residues to fuels and chemicals. He has published more than 300 papers in the peer reviewed literature, and his work is among the most cited in the field.

Long Citation Diane Taylor is an internationally recognized microbiologist whose major contributions include the application of genetics and molecular biology to understand bacterial antibiotic resistance. Her work led in the discovery of genetics behind the virulence and disease mechanisms of two bacteria: Helicobacter pylori, responsible for gastric ulcers and cancer, and Campylobacter, found in food and drinking water, and an important cause of gastroenteritis. She has developed methods for their genetic analysis used worldwide and has identified important resistance mechanisms. Her research on plasmids (small circles of DNA) ranges from understanding how they have evolved over time to how they transfer between bacterial cells, creating dangerous antibiotic resistance. Short Citation Diane Taylor is an internationally recognized microbiologist whose major contributions include the application of genetics and molecular biology to understand bacterial antibiotic resistance. Her work led in the discovery of genetics behind the virulence and disease mechanisms of two bacteria: Helicobacter pylori, responsible for gastric ulcers and cancer, and Campylobacter, found in food and drinking water, and an important cause of gastroenteritis.

Long Citation Hong Guo is internationally renowned for his pioneering contributions to theoretical and computational modeling of quantum transport in nanoelectronic systems. His research spans and influences several fields of condensed matter theory, including quantum transport theory and modeling for nanoelectronic devices, mesoscopic physics, strongly correlated electrons in quantum dots, density functional theory and computational physics, polymer theory, materials physics and statistical physics. Short Citation Hong Guo is internationally renowned for his pioneering contributions to theoretical and computational modeling of quantum transport in nanoelectronic systems. His research influences several fields including quantum transport theory and modeling for nanoelectronic devices, mesoscopic physics, strongly correlated electrons in quantum dots, density functional theory and computational physics, polymer theory, materials physics and statistical physics.

Long Citation Eugenia Kumacheva is known for her contributions in the field of complex fluids, polymer science and materials chemistry. She is known for her discoveries of phase transitions in simple liquids confined to molecularly thin layers and entropically-driven lubrication in polymer brushes. She investigated convection in phase separating polymer liquids. She proposed new strategies for the self-assembly in complex fluids and new concepts of materials for high-density optical data storage and security documents. She proposed new approaches to hybrid polymer-inorganic materials and developed continuous microfluidic reactors for polymer synthesis. Eugenia Kumacheva has 8 patents (plus 5 applications filed), 115 publications and 99 invited lectures. Her former students and postdoctoral fellows have positions in academia and industry. Her work was highlighted in numerous public reports. Short Citation Eugenia Kumacheva is known for her contributions in the field of complex fluids, polymer science and materials chemistry. She has made important discoveries of phase transitions in simple liquids confined to molecularly thin layers and entropically-driven lubrication in polymer brushes. She investigated convection in phase separating polymer liquids and proposed new strategies for the self-assembly in complex fluids.

Long Citation Peter Norton is Canada's most distinguished surface/interface scientist. Many of his surface science studies (determination of surface structure, quantitative surface composition, and oscillatory behaviour, using several novel techniques) are classics. Recently, he constructed the second interfacial force microscope (IFM) in the world, he invented a new form of IFM and sold the technology, and he has become a world leader in the quantitative use of scanning probe microscopy in a wide variety of chemical, biological, and tribological surfaces and interfaces. He has published over 260 papers and has won several Canadian and international research awards. Short Citation Peter Norton is Canada's most distinguished surface/interface scientist. Many of his studies are classics. Recently, he constructed the second interfacial force microscope in the world and he has become a world leader in the quantitative use of scanning probe microscopy in a wide variety of chemical, biological, and tribological surfaces and interfaces. He his widely published and has won several Canadian and international awards.

Long Citation Louis Taillefer is internationally renowned for innovative experimental research on new states of matter. He pioneered the use of heat transport at ultra-low temperatures to determine the symmetry of the superconducting state, probe critical behaviour at quantum phase transitions, and elucidate the nature of excited states in magnetic insulators. He was the first to directly measure the giant electron masses of f-electron materials. He discovered the first instance of multi-component superconductivity and the first violation of the Wiedemann-Franz law - the physical law that determines the universal ratio of charge and heat conductivities of a metal at absolute zero. Short Citation Louis Taillefer is internationally renowned for innovative experimental research on new states of matter. He pioneered the use of heat transport at ultra-low temperatures to determine the symmetry of the superconducting state, probe critical behaviour at quantum phase transitions, and elucidate the nature of excited states in magnetic insulators. He was the first to directly measure the giant electron masses of f-electron materials.

Long Citation Robert Prichard is an institution-builder, indeed, a nation-builder. Throughout his career, he has worked to foster an environment in which the creation of knowledge and the exchange of ideas can flourish and be rewarded. As an academic, he contributed to leading intellectual debates. As a university administrator, he steered a university to further greatness and was an influential advocate of the cause of higher education. As the CEO of a leading media conglomerate and public figure, he continues to bring his influence to bear on issues of major importance in the public sphere. Short Citation Robert Prichard is an institution-builder, indeed, a nation-builder. Throughout his career he has worked to foster an environment in which the creation of knowledge and the exchange of ideas can flourish and be rewarded. As an academic, he contributed to leading intellectual debates. As a university administrator, he steered a university to further greatness and was an influential advocate of higher education.

Long Citation (for publication and press release) The wide-ranging work of David Bell has significantly expanded our knowledge of medieval and early modern intellectual history, especially monastic intellectual history. He has, moreover, been both a pioneer and leader through his contributions to bibliographical research, manuscript studies (including critical editions of Latin texts), the history of libraries, and the learning and literacy of medieval nuns. He has established himself as an international authority through his studies of the Cistercian monastic order. His publications in this field cover the entire history of the order, and have touched on a broad range of people and a wide range of topics. Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony) The wide-ranging work of David Bell has significantly expanded our knowledge of medieval and early modern intellectual history, especially monastic intellectual history. He has, moreover, been both a pioneer and leader through his contributions to bibliographical research, manuscript studies, the history of libraries, and the learning and literacy of medieval nuns.

Long Citation (for publication and press release) Graeme Wynn is among the leading Historical Geographers and Environmental Historians in the English-speaking world. He is particularly known for his analyses of the social and environmental ramifications of staple trades, especially in the forests of colonial New Zealand, of the environmental impact of industrializing societies, and of the regional historical geography of early Canada. He is a meticulous researcher, a charming writer, and a fastidious editor. His recent environmental history of Canada is a much¬-anticipated and ground-breaking work. He leads the interdisciplinary collaborations that distinguish the current burgeoning of Canadian environmental history. Short Citation (to be read at the Induction Ceremony) Graeme Wynn is among the leading Historical Geographers and Environmental Historians in the English-speaking world. He is particularly known for his analyses of the social and environmental ramifications of staple trades, especially in the forests of colonial New Zealand, of the environmental impact of industrializing societies, and of the regional historical geography of early Canada.

Diana Brydon is a literary critic known internationally for her multifaceted and ground-breaking contributions to postcolonial literary and cultural studies, Australian and Canadian literary studies - including co-editing the first book analyzing Shakespeare in Canada- and the pioneering of collaborative, interdisciplinary research across the humanities and social sciences. She has become a key figure in postcolonial and now globalization studies because of her commitment to the re-¬conceptualisation of the humanities and their relation to globalization. She has a strong record of bringing people together in collective projects that are shifting the terrain of knowledge production.