James Russell, Professor, Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine has been named winner of the 2017 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize by Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR).
Created in honour of MSFHR’s founding president & CEO, this award is given annually to a British Columbia clinician scientist whose work in health research has had a significant impact on advancing research and improving health, and the health system, in BC and beyond.
“The breadth and depth of Dr. James Russell’s research career is remarkable,” says Dr. Bev Holmes, interim president & CEO, MSFHR. “Not only is he an internationally recognized leader in critical care and severe infection, and one of the most sought after experts in clinical trial design in North America, but he has dedicated time to mentor over 40 research trainees and co-found two biotechnology companies. These efforts have helped to both translate his research findings into improved health outcomes for patients, and establish BC as a leader in critical care and sepsis. We are thrilled to be able to honour these achievements by presenting Dr. Russell with the 2017 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize.”
The presentation of the award to Dr. Russell will take place on April 19 at the 19th annual LifeSciences BC Awards.