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Industry RecognitionPresident’s Award for Outstanding MEDEC CommitteeIntroduced in 2006, the President’s Award for Outstanding MEDEC Committee recognizes a committee or task force that has demonstrated leadership in support of MEDEC’s strategic goals. As well, the Committee has demonstrated a clear patient focus in its work and leadership for the industry. The committee’s work has contributed to healthcare either practically or through awareness built as a result of the committee’s activities. The 2007 recipient of the President’s Award for Outstanding MEDEC Committee is the Diabetes Committee. In 2006, the Diabetes Committee developed and implemented the Diabetes Guideline to the MEDEC Code of Conduct, as well as producing and distributing position papers and statements on various diabetes care issues, and a Blood Glucose Monitor Checklist to pharmacies across Canada. Contributing members of the Diabetes Committee being recognized are: Les Klajnscek (Chair), LifeScan Canada Ltd.
President’s Award for an Outstanding MEDEC MemberAlso new in 2006, the President’s Award for an Outstanding MEDEC Member recognizes a nominated individual with a MEDEC member company that has demonstrated significant support for the association and industry issues, and initiatives. The award recognizes an individual’s contributions, leadership and the ability to inspire others. By extension, the member’s company is recognized because of its commitment to support the individual’s participation on industry initiatives.
MEDEC Award for Medical AchievementIn 1979, MEDEC established the MEDEC Award for Medical Achievement to proudly recognize a Canadian who has demonstrated exceptional accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to the advancement of medicine in Canada and internationally. This year’s recipient is Dr. Antoine Hakim at the University of Ottawa and the Canadian Stroke Network.
The 2006-2007 MEDEC Award for Medical Achievement was awarded to Dr. Hakim for his work on the investigation of biochemical, ionic, molecular and receptor events that affect cerebral vulnerability in stroke. He has experience in the private, academic and hospital sectors, and has chaired and served as a member of many committees and boards of granting agencies, foundations, hospitals and professional associations. In addition to teaching, research, and administrative duties, he maintains clinical duties as a neurologist at the Ottawa Hospital. Dr. Hakim has received many honours during his career, including the Jonathan Ballon Award in 1985, Researcher of the Year in Ottawa Award in 1995, Award of Excellence by the Canadian Stroke Consortium in 2000, and the Ottawa Life Sciences Council Career Achievement Award in 2004. In 2005 the Canadian Stroke Network was renewed by the Networks of Centres of Excellence Program for another four years with funding of $25.6 million. In February 2007, he was honoured to receive the Thomas Willis Award, a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association. He was appointed Officer of the Order of Canada in 2007. Dr. Hakim continues to support scientific discovery in stroke and its application to improve stroke prevention, care and rehabilitation. This is all only possible because of the commitment, dedication and support he receives from the University of Ottawa, the Canadian Stroke Network, the Centre for Stroke Recovery, and during the many initiatives of the Canadian Stroke Strategy. These recipients were recognized at the National Presidents' Awards Celebration on May 28th, 2007 at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto. This event was held in partnership with BIOTECanada and sponsored by Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP. The reception featured a special address by Dr. Roberta Bondar. For more information on past winners of the MEDEC Award for Medical Achievement, click here. For more information on past winners of the President's Awards for Outstanding Member and Outstanding Committee, click here. |
2007's co-recipients are Raj Malik (pictured left) and Jean Rousseau (pictured right). Raj Malik is Director, Regional Corporate Accounts at COVIDIEN ( formerly Tyco Healthcare Group Canada Inc.) and has chaired the Ontario Committee since 2006 to continue building relationships with the Ontario government. He also actively participates on the Pandemic Planning Task Force, Policy Committee and Tendering Task Force. Jean Rousseau is Vice President of Strategic Affairs at Johnson & Johnson Medical Products and has chaired the Quebec Committee since 2003 to lead interactions with the major stakeholders of the Quebec healthcare system.
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