2026 Gairdner Symposium
Date: Monday, October 19, 2:15-4:00pm
Location: Life Sciences Institute, Lecture Theatre 2 (LSC 2), UBC, 2350 Health Sciences Mall
Hosted by Dr. Michael Hayden, Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia
This free inspiring public lecture will feature:
1. Prof. Ruedi Aebersold
Recipient of the Canada Gairdner International Award 2026
“For establishing the foundations of modern systems proteomics through transformative innovations in quantitative protein measurement, mass spectrometry technologies, and computational analysis.”
Professor Emeritus, Molecular Systems Biology, Institute of Molecular Systems Biology, Department of Biology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
2. Dr. Aaron Phillips
Recipient of the Peter Gilgan Canada Gairdner Momentum Award 2026
“For pioneering work that restores blood pressure control after spinal cord injury, reducing life-threatening complications, improving daily functioning, and transforming clinical care for people living with paralysis.”
Associate Professor, Departments of Clinical Neurosciences, Cardiac Sciences, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Calgary; Associate Dean, Innovation and Commercialization, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada
For questions or more information, please contact Jessica at jshum[at]cmmt.ubc.ca
For more information: Vancouver Gairdner symposium & Gairdner Foundation
