Awards & Honours

The John G. FitzGerald Award recognizes Smieja for advancing the diagnosis and epidemiology of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, including those caused by SARS-CoV-2, influenza, rhinovirus, and C. difficile.

Eight are newly named CRCs, and two have had their chairs renewed.

The Engineering professor enters rare territory with the appointment, already being a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.

Professors Lehana Thabane, Megan Brickley, Parminder Raina and Hendrik Poinar will be formally recognized at Spring convocation ceremonies.

The prestigious Bernhard Cinader Award recognizes Kaushic’s exceptional contributions to research on STIs and women’s reproductive health. 

The award from the Canadian Council on Animal Care recognizes Delaney’s exceptional contributions to animal care and welfare practices in science.  

In their own words, here's what students had to say about their instructors’ teaching, kindness, communication, energy and commitment to student success. 

The EMBOLDEN study with older adults and a project on local 2SLGBTQ+ histories were recognized at the Community-Engaged Research Awards. 

'Co-op can open all kinds of doors.' The Faculty of Science undergraduate researcher is sharing insights and encouragement from his experience with his peers.

The Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences' highest honour recognizes Brown's internationally renowned research on bacterial systems biology and antimicrobial drug discovery.

McMaster ranked among the top 35 in anatomy and physiology, nursing, kinesiology and medicine in the 2026 QS World University Rankings by subject.

The Excellence in Research and Innovation Award recognizes Ashong's exceptional innovation and leadership within Canada’s Black STEM community and his commitment to fostering research spaces where everyone feels they belong.