The J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine

One of Canada’s most
prestigious medical research prizes.

With a cash award of $50,000, the Taylor Prize acknowledges distinguished scientists for their transformative, career-defining work in basic sciences and translational research & innovations in medicine.

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2024
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The Science of Aging

The 2024 Taylor Prize will celebrate the contributions of a recognized research leader in aging-related medical science and research. Please check this page regularly for an update on our 2024 laureate.

Nominations for the 2024 Taylor Prize are now closed.

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Past
Laureates
Dr. Nabil G. Seidah

2023 | Dr. Nabil G. Seidah

Dr. Seidah is recognized worldwide as the scientist responsible for discovering and cloning seven of the nine known secretory serine proteases belonging to the proprotein convertases.

Dr. Xiaowei Zhuang

2022 | Dr. Xiaowei Zhuang

With her pioneering work in super-resolution imaging and genome-scale imaging techniques, Xiaowei Zhuang, PhD, is making great strides in the area of molecular imaging of the brain.

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J. Allyn Taylor

J. Allyn Taylor

About the Taylor Prize

The Taylor Prize is one of Canada’s most prestigious medical research prizes. The international prize, which includes a cash award of $50,000, is given annually by the Robarts Research Institute at Western University for achievements in basic or clinical research in a particular field. 

J. Allyn Taylor

J. Allyn Taylor

About the
Taylor Prize

The Taylor Prize is one of Canada’s most prestigious medical research prizes. The international prize, which includes a cash award of $50,000, is given annually by the Robarts Research Institute at Western University for achievements in basic or clinical research in a particular field.