2018 Lawson Impact Awards

April 18, 2018

9:00pm

Join us at the fifth annual Lawson Impact Awards and celebrate hospital-based research making a difference.

Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Time: Reception 5:00 p.m., Dinner & Awards 6:00 p.m.
Location: London Convention Centre
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Julielynn Wong, physician-scientist & 3D innovator
Tickets: Purchase your tickets today. Ticket sales will close on Wednesday, April 11 at 12:00 p.m. EST.

The evening will feature dinner, awards and a keynote address from physician-scientist and 3D innovator, Dr. Julielynn Wong, titled “How Technology is Enhancing Our Future."

Dr. Wong is a Queen’s and Harvard-educated physician-scientist, innovator, and educator whose life’s mission is to take technology to the extreme to benefit the world. She is internationally recognized as a 3D printing, drone, robotics, telemedicine and digital health pioneer who uses cutting-edge technology to deliver healthcare solutions across diverse environments, from outer space to remote communities with limited access to healthcare resources. She was the first to 3D print medical supplies on the International Space Station and she designed a solar-powered ultra-portable 3D printing system that can make medical supplies in remote, off-grid communities.

With award competitions in seven categories, the Lawson Impact Awards recognize excellence in academics, leadership, training, operations, industry and innovation. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:

Dr. Robert Teasell - Scientist of the Year Award
Dr. Mandar Jog - Innovation Award
Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso - Dr. Joseph Gilbert Research Contribution of the Year Award
Sheila Fleming - Staff Award of Excellence
Sarah Best - Staff Award of Excellence
Amanda McIntyre - Leadership Award for Fellows & Students
London X-Ray Associates - Industry Partner of the Year Award
CAISA (Canadian Asian International Student Association) - Community Partner of the Year Award
London Run for Ovarian Cancer - Community Partner of the Year Award
Kyle MacDonald and John Franklin - Community Partner of the Year Award