Michael Hayden
Michael Hayden, University Killam Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics, has been featured in Ken McGoogan’s recent book, “50 Canadians Who Changed the World” (Harper Collins).
The book features activists, humanitarians, scientists and inventors who have had a global impact, and Dr. Hayden joins a list that includes Margaret Atwood, Leonard Cohen, Tommy Douglas, Frank Gehry, Rick Hansen, Alice Munro, Pierre Elliot Trudeau and Oscar Peterson.
Dr. Hayden was recognized for his pioneer contributions to our understanding of the genetic roots of illness and the treatment of rare diseases. The book recounts Dr. Hayden’s early life and career, his arrival at UBC, and his significant achievements as a researcher in medical genetics, an entrepreneur in biotechnology, and a leader in his field.
Dr. Hayden is currently the Canada Research Chair in Human Genetics and Molecular Medicine and the founder of the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, an interdisciplinary research centre hosting over 190 research scientists and nine faculty members involved in innovative translational genetics research. In recognition of his contributions to medical genetics, Dr. Hayden was awarded the Order of Canada, the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award, and the Aubrey J. Tingle Prize, among many others.