The J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine

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The J. Allyn Taylor
International Prize in Medicine

Nominations for the 2025 Taylor Prize are now closed.

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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 and innovation in medicine.

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2025 Theme: Cell-based immunotherapy

The 2025 Taylor Prize highlights the transformative potential of cell-based immunotherapy, and recognizes the groundbreaking contributions of those who are driving innovation in this field. Nominations are now open for leading scientists and researchers whose work is advancing our understanding of these immune-based treatments and reshaping the possibilities of human health.

Nominations are now closed.

Thank you for your participation! Stay tuned for the winner announcement. In the meantime, listen to our podcast with last year’s laureate and researchers.

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Past
laureates
Dr. Xiaowei Zhuang

2024 | Fred “Rusty” Gage

In 1998, Fred "Rusty" Gage discovered the human brain’s ability to generate new neurons throughout life. The discovery, called neurogenesis, offers hope that the human brain's regenerative power can be the key to reversing or healing the damage caused by age-related diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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.

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2024 Evening Celebration

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.