The President and CEO of STEMCELL Technologies, Dr. Allen Eaves, has been appointed to the Order of Canada. In STEMCELL Technologies’ announcement, some of Dr. Eaves’ many accomplishments include his position as the “…Head of Clinical Hematology at the University of British Columbia, the Vancouver General Hospital, and BC Cancer where he served for 18 years and focused on building one of Canada’s first and largest bone marrow transplant programs.” To read more about Dr. Eaves (for example, did you know he founded STEMCELL Technologies by mortgaging his own home?), you are encouraged to read the announcement in full.
The Order of Canada is one of the most prestigious honours in the country, as it “recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation.” as described by The Governor General of Canada.
This appointment also demonstrates the strength of BC as a leader in life sciences. The efforts of Dr. Eaves are a sample of the profound impact that those in BC have had on the progress of biotechnology and the life sciences sector. Due to the significant collective contributions of individuals such as Dr. Eaves, BC remains at the forefront of advancing such science.
Check the full list of December 2022 appointees and their contributions here, you may even recognize some.