Rémi Quirion
Canadian scientist
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Rémi Quirion, OC, CQ, MSRC (born January 9, 1955) is a Canadian scientist. He is the first Chief Scientist of Quebec, a role he served in from 2011 to 2026.[1]
- Knight of the National Order of Quebec (1993)
- Prix Wilder-Penfield (2004)
- Officer of the Order of Canada (2006)
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Léo-Pariseau Prize (1997)
- Prix Michel-Sarrazin (2007)
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Rémi Quirion in 2010 | |
| Born | January 9, 1955 Lac-Drolet, Quebec, Canada |
| Education | Université de Sherbrooke (Ph.D., 1980) |
| Known for | First Chief Scientist of Quebec |
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| Fields | Neuroscience, Psychiatry |
| Workplaces | McGill University, Douglas Mental Health University Institute |
Born in Lac-Drolet, Quebec, Quirion received a Ph.D. from Université de Sherbrooke in 1980.[2] He was a Professor of Psychiatry at McGill University and Scientific Director of the Douglas Hospital Research Centre.[3]
Honours
In 1993, he was made a Knight of the National Order of Quebec.[2] In 2004, he was awarded the Government of Quebec's Prix Wilder-Penfield.[4] In 2006, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[5] He is also a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.[6] In 1997, he was awarded the Léo-Pariseau Prize and the Prix Michel-Sarrazin in 2007.
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