Dr Marco Marra appointed to the Order of Canada
Appointments to the Order of Canada:
The MATCH lab is thrilled to share news from Ottawa that Dr Marco A Marra, O.C., O.B.C., has been made one of the 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 24 Officers, and 63 Members. Three appointments are promotions within the Order.
The Order of Canada is the cornerstone of the Canadian Honours System and is one of Canada’s highest honours. It recognizes people across all sectors of society who have made extraordinary and sustained contributions to our nation. This honour, bestowed upon over 7,600 Canadians since its creation in 1967, recognizes individuals who “make extraordinary contributions to the nation… their grit and passion inspire us, teach us and show us the way forward.” As the motto of the Order states: “DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM (they desire a better country).”
Cited in the announcement shared by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, on December 18, 2024, Dr. Marco Marra (Michael Smith Laboratories, Department of Medical Genetics, Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre) was appointed to the Order for how he “propelled Canada to the forefront of genome research. A world-renowned scientist, he led large-scale initiatives and groundbreaking work in sequencing the SARS coronavirus genome, and highlighted the underlying causes of cancers and new treatment strategies. Formerly Director of Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre, he continues the global fight against cancer.”
Click here for the list of new appointees and a description of their contributions.
This post was adapted from the extended announcement from UBC MSL.