Network celebrates induction of Dr. Nadine Caron into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

A long-time Terry Fox supporter and prominent surgeon, leader and advocate for Indigenous health and research, Dr. Nadine Caron has been inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. The honour recognizes her trailblazing work as a surgeon, scholar and advocate for health equity.
A member of the Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Dr. Caron broke new ground as the first Indigenous woman to become a general surgeon in Canada. She has since become a leading voice in advancing Indigenous health, integrating community values into genomic research, and working to ensure that Indigenous peoples are not only participants in research but also leaders shaping its direction.
As co-chair of the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network’s Canadian Spectrum Working Group and a lead investigator of the Northern Biobank Initiative, Dr. Caron is helping to close the equity gap in cancer research, bringing precision oncology to more Canadians with cancer. This landmark initiative—supported in part by the Network—prioritizes Indigenous-led governance of genomic data and aims to ensure that precision medicine reflects the cultural values, needs and rights of Indigenous communities.
Dr. Caron is also an avid Terry Foxer and a member of the Terry Fox Foundation’s Board of Directors.
“We celebrate Dr. Caron’s well-deserved induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame,” says Dr. Jim Woodgett, president and scientific director of the Terry Fox Research Institute. “Dr. Caron is a true pioneer in surgical oncology who has worked tirelessly towards recognition and inclusion of Indigenous peoples in both care and research. She always leads by example and is tireless in pursuing her vision for a fairer and better world for all patients with cancer.”
“It's energizing to witness Dr. Caron's passion for her research and gratifying to see her honoured by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame,” says Dr. Marco Marra, Terry Fox Leader in Cancer Genome Science. “Nadine's many impactful contributions extend across fields, from surgical care to precision genomic medicine, and the insights and perspectives she brings to the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network are unique and powerful. I'm proud to work with her.”
“Dr. Caron is a true pioneer in surgical oncology who has worked tirelessly towards recognition and inclusion of Indigenous peoples in both care and research,” says Dr. Jim Woodgett, president and scientific director of the Terry Fox Research Institute.
Related Team Members
-
Jim
MOHCCN Network CouncilHeadquarters and OperationsWorking Group Member
Woodgett -
Marco
ResearcherMOHCCN Network CouncilWorking Group ChairConsortium LeaderWorking Group Member
Marra -
Nadine
MOHCCN Network CouncilProject LeaderWorking Group Chair
Caron
-
Regional Consortia
BC Cancer Consortium
- British Columbia
The overall vision of the BC Cancer Consortium is to further strengthen our province-wide research capabilities and partnerships, to improve our ability to support innovation in clinical care, and fir...Read more -
Regional Consortia
BC Cancer Consortium
- British Columbia
The overall vision of the BC Cancer Consortium is to further strengthen our province-wide research capabilities and partnerships, to improve our ability to support innovation in clinical care, and fir...Read more -
Regional Consortia
BC Cancer Consortium
- British Columbia
The overall vision of the BC Cancer Consortium is to further strengthen our province-wide research capabilities and partnerships, to improve our ability to support innovation in clinical care, and fir...Read more -
Regional Consortia
BC Cancer Consortium
- British Columbia
The overall vision of the BC Cancer Consortium is to further strengthen our province-wide research capabilities and partnerships, to improve our ability to support innovation in clinical care, and fir...Read more -
Regional Consortia
BC Cancer Consortium
- British Columbia
The overall vision of the BC Cancer Consortium is to further strengthen our province-wide research capabilities and partnerships, to improve our ability to support innovation in clinical care, and fir...Read more
Related News
-
Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network mourns the passing of Christine McKay, Patient Working Group Member
Christine joined the Patient Working Group in September 2024 and quickly became a thoughtful and passionate voice within our Network. A lifelong advocate for justice and equity, she brought to our wor... -
Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network publishes landmark paper in prestigious journal Cancer Cell
The Network has reached a significant milestone today with the publication of its first landmark paper in the prestigious journal, Cancer Cell. -
Celebrating women in the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network
In 1980, Terry Fox started a marathon against cancer. Forty-five years later, the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network (MOHCCN) continues his vision, uniting the country to accelerate precision med... -
2025 kicks off with major milestones for our Network! A letter from Dr. André Veillette
Dr. André Veillette, Executive Director for Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network shares exciting updates from across the network