The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) is pleased to announce the election of 59 new Fellows for 2026 – including nine from McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), recognizing a distinguished group of leaders whose collective expertise spans the full spectrum of health sciences in Canada.
The new Fellows represent diverse disciplines, sectors, perspectives, and regions of the country. Together, they bring expertise from clinical care, biomedical research, public health, health systems, Indigenous health, social sciences, health policy, education, and community engagement.
“Each year, the election of new Fellows strengthens the depth and diversity of expertise within our Academy,” said Dr. Elham Emami, Chair of the Fellowship Committee and Dean of the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at McGill University. “The 2026 cohort reflects the remarkable breadth of Canada’s health sciences community and the many ways in which leadership, innovation, and service contribute to improving the health and well-being of Canadians.”
Election to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences is among the highest honours in Canada’s health sciences community. Fellows are nominated and elected by their peers in recognition of distinguished achievements and sustained contributions to advancing knowledge, improving health, and shaping healthier societies. Beyond recognition, Fellowship carries an important commitment.
CAHS Fellows contribute their expertise to the Academy’s assessments, strategic initiatives, and public policy advice. Through this service, they help inform decisionmaking, address emerging challenges, and advance the health of people and communities across Canada.
“Election to CAHS is both a recognition of exceptional achievement and a call to service,” said Dr. Jan Sargeant, President of CAHS. “Our Fellows contribute not only through their individual leadership and scholarship, but also through the collective work of the Academy. By bringing together diverse expertise and perspectives, they help generate the evidence, insight, and guidance needed to strengthen health and health systems in Canada.” The 2026 Fellows join a community of distinguished leaders dedicated to advancing the health sciences and serving Canadians through collaboration, evidence-informed leadership, and a shared commitment to the public good.
Congratulations to the new FMHS Fellows!
Armen G. Aprikian, Professor of Surgery and Oncology, McGill University; Chief of Oncology, McGill University Health Centre
Liane Feldman, Edward W Archibald Chair, Department of Surgery, McGill University; Surgeon-in-chief, McGill University Health Centre
Lorenzo Ferri, Professor of Surgery and Oncology, McGill University
Edward A. Fon, Director, The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital); Professor and Wilder Penfield Chair, McGill University
Jonathan Kimmelman, James McGill Professor, Deptartment of Equity, Ethics and Policy, McGill University
Momar Ndao, Professor, Department of Medicine, McGill University; Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Michael Petrides, Distinguished James McGill Professor, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University
Christina Wolfson, Professor, McGill University Dr. Christina Wolfson, Professor of Medicine and of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health
Robert Zatorre, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Auditory Cognitive Neuroscience, McGill University