Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
The Canada Gairdner Wightman Award (pronounced: /ˈɡeɪrdnər ˈwaɪtmən əˈwɔːrd/) is a prestigious medical research award given annually by the Gairdner Foundation. The award is named in honor of James Arthur Gairdner, a Canadian businessman and philanthropist, and John Dirks, the former president of the Gairdner Foundation, who was also known by his middle name, Wightman.
Etymology
The award's name, the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, is derived from the names of James Arthur Gairdner, the founder of the Gairdner Foundation, and John Dirks, who was known by his middle name, Wightman. The term "Canada" in the award's name signifies the country where the award is based and where the Gairdner Foundation is located.
Related Terms
- Gairdner Foundation: A Canadian non-profit organization that gives out the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award.
- James Arthur Gairdner: The founder of the Gairdner Foundation and the person for whom the award is named.
- John Dirks: The former president of the Gairdner Foundation, also known by his middle name, Wightman, and the person for whom the award is named.
See Also
- List of medical awards
- Gairdner Foundation International Award
- Gairdner Foundation Global Health Award
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
- Wikipedia's article - Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
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