The Gairdner Foundation is a prestigious brand that annually awards outstanding researchers in the field of biomedical research, global health, scientific excellence, and leadership. Each Laureate honored with a Gairdner Award is awarded $100,000 CDN. Since 1957, the foundation has recognized the world's best biomedical and global health researchers, with a total of 418 awards bestowed upon laureates from over 40 countries.

Impressively, 96 of these laureates have gone on to receive Nobel Prizes. The Gairdner Foundation offers three significant awards: the Canada Gairdner International Award, given to biomedical scientists who have made original contributions to human biology and disease understanding; the John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award, recognizing research that has improved the health and well-being of those facing health inequities worldwide; and the Canada Gairdner Momentum Award, presented to mid-career researchers in Canada who have made exceptional scientific contributions with continued potential for impact on human health. The Gairdner Foundation is committed to recognizing and supporting the brightest minds, driving advancements in science and health