Abbott Chair in Education in Rheumatology

Alfred Cividino

Dr. Cividino's research focuses on establishing and maintaining a world class centre of excellence in rheumatology education and on contributing significantly to the body of scholarship in the area of rheumatology education.

The chair is being supported by Abbott Laboratories, Limited.

Albert Einstein / Irving Zucker Chair in Neuroscience

Forthcoming

The chair is being supported by a donation from Hamilton businessman and well-known philanthropist Irving Zucker.

Alliance for Better Bone Health Chair in Rheumatology

Rick Adachi

Dr. Jonathan (Rick) Adachi, director of the Hamilton Arthritis Centre and head of rheumatology at St. Joseph's Healthcare, will promote education and research in osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

The chair is being supported by the Alliance for Better Bone Health, a partnership between P&G Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and the sanofi aventis Group.

Amgen Canada Chair in Nephrology

Richard Austin

Dr. Austin plans to pursue research into the causes of, and treatments for atherosclerosis: a hardening of the arteries that is often seen in patients living with kidney disease.

The chair is being supported through a $3 million investment made by the Canadian division of AMGEN — a leading human therapeutics company in the biotechnology industry.

Andrew Bruce Douglas Chair in Neurology

John Turnbull

A renowned researcher of ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) disease, sometimes called Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dr. Turnbull has been active in raising the profile and need for support for ALS research and patient issues with governments at provincial and national levels.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Bartek Ingredients Inc. in memory of its founder, Andrew Bruce Douglas.

Arnold L. Johnson Chair in Health Care Ethics

Lisa Schwartz

Dr. Schwartz, a founding member of the Ontario Cancer Research Ethics Board (OCREB), has been involved in the development of an ethics and moral reasoning stream of professional competencies for the undergraduate medical education program and has created a website on ethics in health care.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Arnold L. Johnson, Professor Emeritus, Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics.

AstraZeneca Chair in Respiratory Epidemiology

Malcolm Sears

Dr. Sears, research director of the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, is investigating respiratory diseases, in particular the reasons for the rapid increase in the number of people, especially children, who have asthma.

The chair is being supported by a donation from AstraZeneca, one of the leading global pharmaceutical companies with a product portfolio that spans six major therapeutic areas: gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, oncology, respiratory, neuroscience and infection.

Beamish Family Chair in Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Jacques Tittley

Dr. Tittley’s research projects include medical fitness to drive and travel with aortic aneurismal disease, complex aortic reconstructions with profound hypothermic circulatory arrest, prognostic value of elevated troponin levels in the post operative vascular patient, and a cost analysis of blood salvage techniques in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery.

The chair is being supported by a donation from the Beamish family along with annual support from Mr. Michael G. DeGroote, Canadian businessman and philanthropist.

Buffett Taylor Chair in Breast Cancer Research

Mark Levine

Dr. Levine conducts independent research and clinical trials in breast cancer, evaluates the use of innovative methods to improve communication between physicians and women with breast cancer and research methods to improve the use of clinical practice guidelines in the care of women with breast cancer.

The chair is being supported by donations from Buffett Taylor, a leading employee benefits consultant and Mr. Anthony Fell, CEO RBC Dominion Securities and deputy chair of the Royal Bank of Canada.

Chair in Infection and Anti-Infective Research

Gerard D. Wright

Dr. Wright conducts research on the chemical biology of antibiotic resistance and seeks new solutions to treat infectious disease.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Canadian businessman and philanthropist Michael G. DeGroote.

Chair in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Innovation

Mehran Anvari

Dr. Anvari has become renowned for his work in minimally invasive surgery, establishing the world's first telerobotic surgical service between health care institutions. His clinical research has focused on the use of laparoscopic techniques in the treatment of upper and lower gastrointestinal tract disorders.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Johnson & Johnson Medical Products, a division of Johnson and Johnson, Inc.

Chair in Stem Cell and Cancer Biology

Mick Bhatia

Dr. Bhatia's research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that orchestrate somatic and human stem cell development and on how cancer begins and how treatment may be revolutionized based on this new knowledge.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Canadian businessman and philanthropist Michael G. DeGroote.

Chedoke Health Chair in Child Psychiatry

Peter Szatmari

Dr. Szatmari is leading an international collaboration investigating the genetics of autism, and is conducting a longitudinal study of anxiety and mood disorders in adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and autism.

The chair is being supported by a donation from the Chedoke Health Corporation, which supports health activities in the Hamilton region.

David Braley and Nancy Gordon Chair in Family Medicine

Forthcoming

Research focuses on finding new ways to educate family doctors, identifying ways for family physicians to better communicate with their patients and strengthening the role of family doctors as the cornerstone of the health care system.

The chair is being supported by a donation from David Braley, president of Hamilton-based Orlick Industries Limited, and his wife Nancy Gordon, a registered nurse who trained and practiced in Hamilton hospitals.

David Braley and Nancy Gordon Chair in Thromboembolic Disease

Jeffrey Ginsberg

Dr. Ginsberg, the director of the Clinical Thromboembolism Group (CTG), is conducting research into the formation and treatment of blood clots and their effects. Under his leadership, the CTG has led many high impact studies that have influenced the way clotting problems are diagnosed, prevented and treated around the world.

The chair is being supported by a donation from David Braley, president of Hamilton-based Orlick Industries Limited, and his wife Nancy Gordon, a registered nurse who trained and practiced in Hamilton hospitals.

David Braley and Nancy Gordon Chair in Urology

Paul Whelan

Dr. Whelan oversees the development of a research program in Urology that included studies into the initiation of prostate cancer, treatment of prostate and kidney cancer, and laparoscopic surgery of the kidney and prostate.

The chair is being supported by a donation from David Braley, president of Hamilton-based Orlick Industries Limited, and his wife Nancy Gordon, a registered nurse who trained and practiced in Hamilton hospitals.

David R. (Dan) Offord Chair in Child Studies

Harriet MacMillan

Dr. MacMillan is both a clinician and a scientist. As a member and founding director of the Child Advocacy and Assessment Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital, she is considered a Canadian leader in the field of child maltreatment and family violence, working closely with child protection agencies.

The chair is being supported by a gift from the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation with matching support from McMaster University in honour of David R. (Dan) Offord, Canada's most renowned child psychiatrist.

Dorothy C. Hall Chair in Primary Health Care Nursing

Ruta Valaitis

Dr. Valaitis will focus on education and research that supports community-based primary health care nursing.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Dorothy C. Hall and Henrietta Alderson, one of the founders of the School of Nursing.

Eli Lilly Canada Chair in Osteoporosis

Alexandra Papaioannou

Dr. Papaioannou is investigating the best strategy for osteoporosis care, particularly for fall and fracture prevention, and to train the next generation of physician scientists to look for a cure.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Eli Lilly Canada, a global research-based pharmaceutical developer and manufacturer along with matching funds from the Division of Rheumatology of the Department of Medicine, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.

Eli Lilly Canada / May Cohen Chair in Women's Health

Sonia Anand

Dr. Anand is conducting epidemiological research and clinical trials that address the determinants and prevalence of women's health problems as they relate to vascular diseases.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Eli Lilly Canada, a global research-based pharmaceutical developer and manufacturer along with funds from McMaster University and the Population Health Research Institute, directed by Dr. Salim Yusuf

Farncombe Family Chair in Digestive Health Research

John Wallace

Dr Wallace is a pharmacologist and the director of the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute, which will focus on understanding the causes of common gastroenterology conditions, particularly inflammatory and other bowel diseases, with particular attention on the role of the intestinal microbial environment.

The chair is being supported by a donation from the Farncombe family, who have also funded the gnotobiotic (or sterile) laboratory and the Farncombe Family Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Farncombe Family Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Forthcoming

The Farncombe Family Chair in Inflammatory Bowel Disease is forthcoming. The chair will focus on contributing significantly to the body of scholarship in the area of inflammatory bowel disease.

The chair is being supported by a donation from the Farncombe family, who have also funded the gnotobiotic (or sterile) laboratory and the Farncombe Family Chair in Digestive Health Research.

GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Gastroenterology

Steve Collins

Dr. Collins' research, which involves both basic and clinical science, addresses the pathogenesis of functional bowel disorders and specifically the role of infection, immune activation and inflammation in these chronic conditions. His other research interests include the role of commensal bacteria in digestive health and disease.

The chair is being supported by a donation from GlaxoSmithKline, global research-based pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Government of Ontario / Children’s Secretariat Chair in Early Childhood Development

Magdalena Janus

Dr. Janus' research focuses on conducting population-level measurement of children's developmental health at school entry and transition to school for children with special needs.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Ontario Children’s Secretariat.

Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation / Jack Sinclair Chair in Neonatology

Christoph Fusch

Dr. Fusch's research focuses on the enhancement of McMaster Children’s Hospital as a center of excellence in care of the newborn and on innovation and clinical care.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Hamilton Health Sciences along with funds from McMaster University.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario / J. Fraser Mustard Chair in Cardiovascular Research

Jeffrey Weitz

Dr. Weitz has contributed to the understanding of how anti-coagulant drugs interfere with the clotting mechanism and has been involved in clinical tests of both new and existing drugs to devise better means of treating clotting disorders, as well as the development of tests for better diagnosis of these problems.

The chair is being supported by donations from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario / Marion W. Burke Chair in Cardiovascular Disease

Salim Yusuf

Dr. Yusuf research focuses on prevention of vascular diseases, thrombolysis, congestive heart failure and meta-analytic approaches to the evaluation of clinical trials.

The chair is being supported by a donation from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario / Michael G. DeGroote Chair in Cardiovascular Nursing

Heather Arthur

Dr. Arthur will work with McMaster's health partners to encourage new research and postgraduate studies in cardiovascular nursing. She will also continue her own program of research related to health behaviour and its relationship to both risk for, and recovery from, heart disease.

The chair is being supported by donations from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario; Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation; Population Health Research Institute; Jack Hirsh, Fraser Mustard Thrombosis Research Institute; and Michael G. DeGroote, Canadian businessman and philanthropist.

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario / Michael G. DeGroote Chair in Population Health Research

Sonia Anand

Dr. Anand will be setting up a virtual group of experts in population health, which is the study of conditions and diseases in large groups of people, to look at the many things that determine health, from economic, social and environmental to genetics and health services.

The chair is being supported by donations from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, along with Canadian businessman and philanthropist Michael G. DeGroote.

Jack C. Laidlaw Chair in Patient-Centred Health

Charles Cunningham

Dr. Cunningham has been involved in the development and evaluation of services for children with a wide variety of behavioral and developmental problems. He has a special interest in large group models which increase the availability of services and maximize cost effectiveness, community-based programs which reduce the barriers limiting access to services, and processes which enable families to participate actively in the planning and evaluation of the services they receive.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Bill and Joyce Young.

John A. Bauer Chair in Medicine (Surgery)

William Orovan

Dr Orovan's research focuses on surgical innovations and surgical education enhancements.

The chair is being supported by a donation from the Bauer Trust.

John and Margaret Lillie Chair in Childhood Disability Research

Mary Law

Dr. Law is researching the effectiveness of children's rehabilitation services, measurement of children's rehabilitation, and the life experiences of children with disabilities and their families.

The chair is being supported by a donation from the Jack and Ina Pollock Charitable Foundation.

John Bienenstock Chair in Molecular Medicine

Jack Gauldie

Dr. Gauldie is researching the development of gene-based medicines that will be used to treat acquired diseases such as cancer, inflammatory diseases such as arthritis and asthma, and infectious diseases such as tuberculosis.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Shoppers Drug Mart, Laidlaw Inc. and Canadian businessman James Bullock.

John D. Cameron Endowed Chair in the Genetic Determinants of Chronic Disease

Joseph Beyene

Dr. Beyene is researching the the body of scholarship on genetic determinants of chronic diseases, such as diasbetes, cancer and strokes.

The chair is being supported by the Estate of Marjorie Ruth Cameron Foucar and is named for John D. Cameron, Marjorie’s father.

John R. Evans Chair in Health Sciences Educational Research and Instructional Development

Anthony Levinson

Dr. Levinson has been incorporating electronic learning technologies into the new medical curriculum, strategically enhancing and reinforcing the self-directed and small group learning that is the hallmark of McMaster’s medical program.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Rio Tinto Alcan, an aluminum and packaging solutions provider.

LEO Pharma Chair in Thromboembolism Research

Mark Crowther

Dr. Crowther's research focuses on contributing significantly to the body of knowledge in thromboembolism research and establishing a world-class Centre of Excellence in thromboembolism, which will exemplify the central values of the St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton and McMaster University.

The chair is being supported by a donation from LEO Pharma Inc.

McMaster Children's Hospital / Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Chair in Neuromuscular Disorders

Mark Tarnopolsky

Dr. Tarnopolsky's research focuses on contributing significantly to the body of scholarship in the area of neuromuscular disorders through teaching and research at McMaster University.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation.

McMaster Children's Hospital / Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Chair in Pediatric Thrombosis and Hemostasis

Anthony Chan

Dr. Chan's research focuses on research, training and education in Hemophilia, Epidemiology, Qualitative Research and Clinical Research.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation.

McMaster University / GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Lung Immunology at St. Joseph's Healthcare

Mark Larché

The McMaster University / GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Lung Immunology at St. Joseph's Healthcare is held by Mark Larché, a professor of medicine. Dr. Larché is researching the development of peptide immunotherapy for immunological diseases.

The chair is being supported by a donation from GlaxoSmithKline.

McMaster University / St. Joseph’s Healthcare Regional Academic Chair in Critical Care Medicine

Deborah Cook

Dr. Cook, director of the McMaster General Internal Medicine Fellowship and of the GIM-ICU Clinical Effectiveness and Outcomes Research Unit at St. Joseph's Hospital, will establish an academic program in critical care, with a focus on research on clinical interventions and ethical issues relating to intensive care treatment decisions.

The chair is being supported by a donation from McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Medard DeGroote Chair in Medicine

Akbar Panju

Dr. Panju conducts research on chest pain, neuropathic pain, cardiology, thrombosis and general internal medicine, with particular emphasis on evidence-based health care. He is also undertaking an assessment and evaluation of different models of in-hospital patient care from across Canada, work in collaboration with the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine to increase public awareness of preventative measures in cardiovascular disease, and pursue the understanding and knowledge available on the mechanisms and treatment of pain.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Canadian businessman and philanthropist Michael G. DeGroote.

Michael G. DeGroote Chair in Infectious Diseases

Mark Loeb

Dr. Loeb's research interests focus on being an integral part of the institutional vision towards establishing and maintaining a world class Centre of Excellence in Infectious Diseases and contributing significantly to the body of scholarship in the area of infectious diseases, through teaching and research.

The chair is being supported by the Department of Medicine and Canadian businessman and philanthropist Michael G. DeGroote.

Michael G. DeGroote Chair in Stroke Prevention

Robert Hart

Dr. Hart's research interests focus on establishing and maintaining a world class Centre of Excellence which exemplifies the central values of the University and the Department of Medicine and contributing significantly to the body of scholarship in the area of stroke prevention, through teaching and research at McMaster University..

The chair is being supported by Canadian businessman and philanthropist Michael G. DeGroote.

Michael Gent Chair in Healthcare Research

Holger Schünemann

Dr. Schünemann's research interests focus on guideline development, systematic reviews and health-related quality of life. He has authored and co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed scientific articles, book chapters and books.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Michael Gent, professor emeritus, Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

Moran Campbell Chair in Respiratory Medicine

Paul O’Byrne

Dr. O’Byrne's research interests include pathogenesis and treatment of asthma, with particular interest in the mechanisms involved in allergic asthma including cell recruitment and activation, the inflammatory and bronchoconstructor mediators released from the inflammatory cells, including eicosanoids and cytokines, the structural consequences of the persisting inflammation in asthma and the efficacy and mechanisms of action of anti-asthma drugs.

The chair is being supported by a donation from AstraZeneca and the Province of Ontario.

Morgan Firestone Chair in Psychiatry

Robert Zipursky

Dr. Zipursky’s research interests are in the early identification and treatment of schizophrenia and the study of schizophrenia using brain imaging technologies.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Morgan Firestone, president and CEO of Firan Corporation, and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation.

Mortgage Intelligence / GMAC Residential Funding of Canada Chair in Thoracic Surgery

John Miller

Dr. Miller's research investigates surgery for benign lung disease including lung volume reduction surgery for patients with advanced emphysema, minimal access thoracic surgery, and thoracic oncology.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Mortgage Intelligence and GMAC Residential Funding of Canada.

Peter Boris Chair in Alcohol Addiction Research

Forthcoming

Research focuses on contributing to the body of scholarship in the area of brain imaging research on alcohol addiction and Working closely with the Hospital and the University to establish a world-class Alcohol Addiction Research Centre.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Boris Family, in honour of the late Peter Boris.

Population Health Institute Chair in Diabetes Research

Hertzel Gerstein

Dr. Gerstein's research focuses on preventing diabetes and developing new management strategies for health care providers and people already affected by diabetes.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Sanofi Aventis, a world leader in pharmaceuticals and agriculture.

Raymond and Margaret Labarge Chair in Research and Knowledge Application for Optimal Aging

Parminder Raina

Dr. Parminder Raina directs an interdisciplinary research program aimed at investigating not only the aging musculoskeletal system to detect early decline, but also to examine how to support the participation and health of older adults through technological design, prevention and intervention in order to keep them socially, culturally and otherwise connected to their daily life worlds.

The chair is being supported by a donation from McMaster alumna Suzanne Labarge.

Richard Hunt / AstraZeneca Chair in Gastroenterology

Paul Moayyedi

Dr. Moayyedi has been recognized internationally for his work in evaluating the management of dyspepsia, the potential for population Helicobacter pylori screening and treatment to prevent gastric cancer and has conducted one of the world's largest cross-sectional survey evaluating Irritable Bowel Syndrome in the community.

The chair is being supported by a donation from AstraZeneca, a global research-based pharmaceutical manufacturer, and Richard Hunt, a professor of medicine at McMaster.

Salim Yusuf Chair in Cardiology

Stuart Connolly

Dr. Connolly is recognized for his research specializing in the evaluation of treatments for heart rhythm disorders, particularly by means of randomized controlled trials.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Dr. Salim Yusuf, Director of the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster and Hamilton Health Sciences.

Scotiabank Chair in Child Health Research

Peter Rosenbaum

Dr. Rosenbaum's research focuses on childhood disability, the definition and measurement of family-centred service, natural history and prognosis of children with cerebral palsy, and measurement and classification of the functional status of children with disabilities.

The chair is being supported by a donation from Scotiabank.

St. Peter's / McMaster Chair in Aging

Sharon Marr

Research focuses on Aging and geriatric medicineas well as leading the Division of Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine

The chair is being supported by a donation from St. Peter's Hospital Foundation.

William Walsh Chair in General Internal Medicine

Forthcoming

Research in evidence-based medicine and vascular disease, particularly in the areas of stroke and venous thrombosis

The chair is being supported by a donation from the DeGroote family in honour of Dr. William Walsh, a founding father of McMaster's Faculty of Health Sciences, and an active and trusted physician in Hamilton for many years.