2026 Award Recipients

Distinguished Rheumatologist Award

Distinguished Investigator Award

Evelyn Sutton
Evelyn Sutton, 
MD, FRCPC
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Cheryl Barnabe
Cheryl Barnabe, 
MD, MSc, FRCPC
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Distinguished Teacher-Educator Award

Leadership Impact Award

Susan Humphrey-Murto
Susan Humphrey-Murto, 
MD, FRCPC, MEd
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Steven Katz
Steven Katz, 
MD, FRCPC
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Early Career Investigator Award

Early Career Teacher-Educator Award

Mohammed Osman
Mohammed Osman, 
MD, PhD, FRCPC
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Evelyn Rozenblyum
Evelyn Rozenblyum, 
MD, FRCPC
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CRA Master Awards

Brian Feldman
Brian Feldman, 
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Jane Purvis
Jane Purvis, 
MD, FRCPC
John Wade
John Wade, 
MD, FRCPC

Abstract Awards

Ian Watson Award for the Best Abstract on SLE Research by a Trainee
Eugene Krustev

Phil Rosen Award for the Best Abstract on Clinical or Epidemiology Research by a Trainee
Derin Karacabeyli

Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Resident
Shane Cameron

Best Abstract on Basic Science Research by a Trainee
Kaien Gu

Best Abstract by a Post-Graduate Research Trainee
Zoha Faheem

Best Abstract on Quality Care Initiatives in Rheumatology
Jean-Charles Mourot

Best Abstract by a Medical Student
Angel Gao

Best Abstract by an Undergraduate Student
Nicholas Chan

Best Abstract by a Rheumatology Post-Graduate Research Trainee
Carolina Munoz-Grajales

Best Abstract on Research by Young Faculty
Lauren King

Best Abstract on Pediatric Research by Young Faculty
Ruud Verstegen

Best Abstract on Spondyloarthritis Research
Fadi Kharouf