Canadian researcher honored for groundbreaking work in the area of critical care medicine
December 11, 2014 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Dr. Arthur S. Slutsky, Vice-President of Research at the St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, has received the 2014 Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health Researcher of the Year award for his outstanding efforts to advance pulmonary medicine and improve critical care practices. Dr. Slutsky was presented the award at a reception held at St. Michael's Hospital, last night.
CIHR awarded this career achievement to Dr. Slutsky in recognition of his contributions to improving the health of Canadians. Combining his expertise in engineering and medicine and applying it to patient-oriented work, Dr. Slutsky has improved approaches to pulmonary care and critical care, ultimately saving the lives of many.
The Health Researcher of the Year award was created to honour and recognize an outstanding Canadian researcher who has demonstrated a high degree of innovation, creativity, leadership and dedication in health research.
Media Relations
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
613-941-4563
mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's health research investment agency. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened health care system for Canadians. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 13,700 health researchers and trainees across Canada.
