About CIFARFinding the root causes of human diseases. Developing technology to improve quality of life. Bridging the divide between rich and poor nations. Meeting our future energy needs. The toughest challenges facing humanity demand new ways of thinking. They also call for different kinds of thinkers - exceptional minds working together to gain insights that might otherwise remain undiscovered.In 2015-16, the Institute marked the third, full year of CIFAR 2.0, an organizational transformation designed to broaden and deepen the impact of its research investments by emphasizing three points of accountability: creatingtransformative knowledge; positioning stakeholders to act; and nurturing the next generation of research leaders.Canadian Institute for Advanced ResearchCIFAR_910375ce-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a4CIFAR has been successfully taking on difficult challenges for more than three decades. Our global research programs connect many of the world's best minds - across borders and between disciplines - to shape new perspectives and spark groundbreaking ideas.InnovatorsBy helping innovative pioneers push further, and inspiring young research leaders to join them, we are able to expand the boundaries of understanding in ways that would otherwise not be possible.Young Research LeadersCanadaChildrenIn November 2016, CIFAR will host the CIFAR Forum on the Well-Being of the World's Children, bringing together an internationally diverse gathering of senior leaders in government, NGOs and global research to generate insightswith the potential to impact global policy and inform a new call for research proposals at CIFAR.CIFAR SupportersCIFAR is generously supported by the governments of Canada, British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, Canadian and international partners, as well as individuals, foundations and corporations.Government of CanadaGovernment of British ColumbiaGovernment of AlbertaGovernment of OntarioGovernment of QuebecCIFAR International PartnersCIFAR's international partners include the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Inria in France. In 2015-16 CIFAR had one of the most successful years ever in securing financial support, further ensuring that its mission is sustainable for many years to come.CIFAR Leadership TeamAlan BernsteinPRESIDENT & CEO -- Alan Bernstein became CIFAR's President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2012.Most recently, Dr. Alan Bernstein was executive director of the Global HIV Vaccine Enterprise in New York, an international alliance of researchers and funders charged with accelerating the search for an HIV vaccine. From 2000 to 2007, he served as the inaugural president of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Canada’s federal agency for the support of health research. In that capacity, he led the transformation of health research in Canada.After receiving his PhD from the University of Toronto, and following postdoctoral work at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London, Dr. Bernstein joined the Ontario Cancer Institute. In 1985, he joined the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, was named its Associate Director in 1988 and served as Director of Research from 1994 to 2000.Author of over 225 scientific publications, Dr. Bernstein has made extensive contributions to the study of stem cells, blood cell formation (hematopoiesis) and cancer. He chairs or is a member of advisory and review boards in Canada, the U.S., U.K., Italy and Australia. Dr. Bernstein also served as co-chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee for Stand Up 2 Cancer Canada with Phillip A. Sharp.Dr. Bernstein has received numerous awards and honourary degrees for his contributions to science, including the 2008 Gairdner Wightman Award. In 2015, he was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame. He is a Senior Fellow of Massey College, University of Toronto and, in 2002, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.CIFAR BOARD OF DIRECTORSThe Board of Directors is responsible for the overall governance of the Institute, and is composed of distinguished individuals drawn from the Canadian business, research and professional communities.Barbara StymiestBoard Chair, CIFAR --Corporate Director, Toronto Alan Bernstein, O.C.President & CEO, CIFAR, TorontoBruce H. MitchellVice-Chair, CIFAR -- President & CEO, Permian Industries Limited, TorontoStephen J. Toope, O.C.Vice-Chair, CIFAR -- Director, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of TorontoDavid A. Dodge, O.C.Immediate Past Chair -- Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones LLP, OttawaPeter J. G. Bentley, O.C.Director & Chair Emeritus, Canfor Corporation, VancouverJean-Guy Desjardins, C.M.Chairman, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Fiera Capital Corporation, MontrealJim Dinning, C.M.Chairman, Western Financial Group, High River, AlbertaPierre Y. Ducros, C.M.President, P. Ducros & Associates, MontrealBrenda EatonCorporate Director, VictoriaMorten N. FriisNon-Executive Director, Royal Bank of Scotland, TorontoLindsay GordonChancellor, University of British Columbia, VancouverAnthony R.M. GrahamVice-Chair, Wittington Investments, Limited, TorontoJacqueline KoernerFounder & Past Chair, Ecotrust Canada, VancouverStephen D. ListerManaging Partner, Imperial Capital, TorontoPatricia MeredithClarkson Centre for Board Effectiveness, University of TorontoGilles G. OuelletteGroup Head, BMO Wealth Management, TorontoLawrence PentlandFormer President, Dell Canada and Latin AmericaHugo F. SonnenscheinPresident Emeritus & Distinguished Professor, University of ChicagoWilliam L. YoungChairman, Magna International Inc., and Founder & Managing Partner, Monitor Clipper Partners, BostonCIFAR DIRECTORS EMERITIThe Directors Emeriti is an honorary group of former long-standing Board members. They are friends of CIFAR, who have chosen to stay involved with the organization to provide intellectual insight and strategic advice.David L. Johnston, O.C.His Excellency the Right Honourable David L. Johnston, O.C. -- Governor General of Canada -- Patron, Honorary Fellow & Chairman Emeritus, CIFARChaviva Hošek, O.C.President Emerita, CIFAR, TorontoRobin L. ArmstrongProfessor Emeritus, University of Toronto, and Executive Director, College-University Consortium Council Secretariat, TorontoPatricia A. Baird, O.C.University Killam Distinguished Professor Emerita, University of British Columbia, VancouverWilliam R.C. Blundell, O.C.Corporate Director, TorontoDavid W. ChoiPresident & CEO, Royal Pacific Realty, VancouverEvan V. ChrapkoCEO, The Crystal Cougar Group of Companies, EdmontonRobert B. Church, C.M.Professor Emeritus, University of Calgary, and Owner/Operator, Lochend Luing Ranches, Airdrie, AlbertaF. Anthony Comper, C.M.Past President & CEO, BMO Financial Group, TorontoSydney C. CooperPresident, Toril Holdings;President, Sydney & Florence Cooper Foundation, TorontoAllan R. CrawfordPresident, Allan Crawford & Associates, North VancouverDavid M. Culver, C.C.Founding Partner, CAI Capital Corporation, MontrealBruno DucharmeChairman, TIW Capital Partners, London, UKFraser M. Fell, C.M.Counsel, Fasken Martineau DuMoullin, TorontoGeorge A. Fierheller, C.M.President, Four Halls Inc., TorontoCharles FischerCorporate Director, CalgaryPierre FortinChancellor Emerita, University of Western Ontario, Toronto du Québec à MontréalReva Gerstein, C.C.Chancellor Emerita, Western University, TorontoMaxine Granovsky GluskinTrustee, Ira Gluskin and Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foundation, TorontoGerald R. Heffernan, O.C.President, G.R. Heffernan & Associates, TorontoRichard W. Ivey, C.M.Chairman, Ivest Corporation Inc., TorontoThomas E. Kierans, O.C. Vice-President & Chair, Governing Council, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, OttawaJacques Lamarre, O.C.Strategic Advisor, Jacques Lamarre Management Inc., MontrealClaude Lamoureux, O.C.Past President & CEO, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, TorontoPeter C. MauriceCorporate Director, London, OntarioFrank O'Dea, O.C.President, O'Dea Management Limited, OttawaMartha C. Piper, O.C.Past President and Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia, VancouverGerrard J. ProttiChairman, Flint-Transfield Services, CalgaryArthur SawchukFormer Chairman, Manulife Financial, TorontoBette M. Stephenson, O.C.Former MPP & Cabinet Minister, Government of Ontario, TorontoAllan R. Taylor, O.C.Former CEO, RBC Financial Group, TorontoDouglas Wright, O.C.President Emeritus, University of WaterlooCIFAR COUNCIL OF ADVISORSThe Council of Advisors assists the Board of Directors and the President & Chief Executive Officer by providing advice and counsel as requested. It is composed of engaged alumni of the Board of Directors, of the Research Council, or past participants in research programs.Peter A. AllenPresident, Mercator Investments Ltd., TorontoJames C. BaillieSenior Counsel, Torys LLP, TorontoPatricia A. Baird, O.C.University Killam Distinguished Professor Emerita, University of British Columbia, VancouverMona Bandeen, C.M.President & Trustee, S. M. Blair Family Foundation, TorontoWilliam R.C. Blundell, O.C.Corporate Director, TorontoAngus A. Bruneau, O.C.President, Bruneau Resources Management Ltd., St. John'sEvan V. ChrapkoCEO, The Crystal Cougar Group of Companies, EdmontonJohn T. Ferguson, C.M.Founder, Chairman & CEO, Princeton Developments Ltd., EdmontonGeorge A. Fierheller, C.M.President, Four Halls Inc., TorontoJames D. Fleck, C.C.President, Fleck Management Services Ltd., TorontoPierre FortinProfessor Emeritus, Department of Economics, Université du Québec à MontréalReva Gerstein, C.C.Chancellor Emerita, Western University, TorontoAllan E. Gotlieb, C.C.Senior Business Advisor, Bennett Jones LLP, TorontoRichard F. Haskayne, O.C.Chairman, Haskayne and Partners, CalgaryGerald R. Heffernan, O.C.President, G.R. Heffernan & Associates, TorontoRichard W. Ivey, C.M.Chairman, Ivest Corporation Inc., TorontoDavid W. KerrManaging Partner, Edper Financial Group, TorontoMichael M. Koerner, C.M.President, Canada Overseas Investments Ltd., TorontoJacques Lamarre, O.C.Strategic Advisor, Jacques Lamarre Management Inc., MontealClaude Lamoureux, O.C.Past President & CEO, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, TorontoMargaret Norrie McCain, C.C.Former Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, TorontoMartha C. Piper, O.C.Past President & Vice-Chancellor, University of British Columbia, VancouverJ. Robert S. Prichard, O.C.Chairman, Torys LLP, TorontoC. William StanleyFormer CEO, Fundy Communications Inc., Rothesay, New BrunswickBette M. Stephenson, O.C.Former MPP & Cabinet Minister, Government of Ontario, TorontoAllan R. Taylor, O.C.Former Chairman & CEO, Royal Bank of Canada, TorontoRichard H. Tomlinson, O.C.Founding & Former Director, Gennum Corporation, HamiltonVictor L. Young, O.C.Former Chairman & CEO, Fishery Products International, St. John'sCIFAR PRESIDENT'S RESEARCH COUNCILThe Research Council is made up of eminent scholars from a wide range of disciplines. The Research Council is responsible for advising the President & Chief Executive Officer on formulating, developing and establishing high quality advanced research programs, and on the disposition of programs when their work is deemed complete.Jacques BeauvaisVice-President, Research, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Université de SherbrookeSteven BeckwithDepartment of Astronomy, University of California, BerkeleySuzanne BergerRaphael Dorman-Helen Starbuck Professor of Political Science, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyAlan Bernstein, C.O.Canadian Institute for Advanced ResearchDigvir JayasVice-President, Research, University of Manitoba, WinnipegAntonia MaioniDepartment of Political Science and Institute for Health and Social Policy, McGill University, MontrealAnne Martin-MatthewsDepartment of Sociology, University of British Columbia, VancouverEdward McCauleyVice-President, Research, University of CalgaryCatherine Panter-BrickYale UniversityAntoine PetitCEO, Inria, FranceJohn PreskillProfessor of Theoretical Physics, California Institute of TechnologyRémi Quirion, O.C.Chief Scientist Officer, Fonds de recherche du QuébecBarbara Sherwood LollarUniversity of TorontoBrian Cantwell SmithFaculty of Information, University of TorontoD. Lorne Tyrrell, O.C.Department of Medical Microbiology and University of Alberta, EdmontonCIFAR IDEAS EXCHANGE ADVISORY COUNCILThe CIFAR IdeasExchange Advisory Council provides on-going advice and thought leadership to CIFAR leadership on community needs and strategic development of the IdeasExchange platform. The Council consists of senior leaders with a broad range of backgrounds and experience, including leading influencers of knowledge outreach/translation, senior members of the community experienced with the translation of research into practice, and leaders in business, policy and practice including IdeasExchange partners.Robin CoryPartner, Colbeck Strategic Advisors, TorontoRebecca FinlayVice-President, Knowledge Outreach, CIFARJeremy GrimshawSenior Scientist, Ottawa Hospital Research InstituteJonathan KayeProgram Director, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Palo Alto, USAJacqueline KoernerFounder & Past Chair, Ecotrust Canada, VancouverAntonia MaioniDepartment of Political Science and Institute for Health and Social Policy, McGill University, MontrealAllan NorthcottVice-President, Max Bell Foundation, CalgaryPenny ParkExecutive Director, Science Media Centre of Canada, TorontoAvi PollockVice-President & Head of Enhancement Services - Payments, D+H, TorontoAl Race Deputy Director & Chief Knowledge Officer, Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University, Cambridge, USAJoy SenackDirector General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, OttawaLouis Taillefer, C.M.CIFAR Program Director & Senior Fellow; and Université de SherbrookeGabriel WooVice-President, Innovation, RBC, TorontoWillaim J. Young C.M.President, Social Capital Partners, TorontoCIFAR EXECUTIVE GROUPCIFAR is led by Alan Bernstein, President & Chief Executive Officer who reports to the Board and is responsible for developing and leading the Institute in an overall strategic direction. Reporting to the President is the executive group.Kevin CashChief Financial Officer (Interim)Rebecca FinlayVice-President, Knowledge OutreachJohn W. HepburnVice-President, ResearchJessica KamphorstSenior Director, Advancement & Government RelationsAimee ParkSenior Director, Research PartnershipsKara SpenceVice-President, AdvancementDenis ThérienVice-President, Research PartnershipsExpansion of the boundaries of understanding_910378b2-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a4To create knowledge that enriches human life and leads to a better future for Canada and the world. _91037a6a-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a4AccountabilityTransformationKnowledgeActionNurturingResearchLeadershipKnowledgeCreate transformative knowledge._91037baa-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a41Research FellowsThe work of our fellows and advisors has transformed our understanding of population health, the Earth's evolution, early brain development, artificial intelligence, the effect of institutions on prosperity, and much more. CIFAR research programs emphasize areas in which Canadian researchers are among the world leaders.ResearchersToday, CIFAR is gaining significant momentum in its unique role as a global convenor of leading researchers and organizations. With 14 research programs in its portfolio, CIFAR is now comprised of 378 fellows and advisors, from 17 countries, on 6 continents. Based at 130 universities and research centres around the world, CIFAR fellows are among the most highly cited and honoured researchers in the world.Nobel LaureatesAs many as 18 Nobel Laureates have been associated with CIFAR since its inception, including the most recent recipient, Arthur B. McDonald, associate fellow in CIFAR's program in Cosmology & Gravity, who received the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics.Arthur B. McDonaldCIFAR RESEARCH PROGRAMS* Azrieli Program in Brain, Mind & Consciousness* Bio-inspired Solar Energy* Child & Brain Development* Cosmology & Gravity* Genetic Networks* Humans & the Microbiome* Institutions, Organizations & Growth* Integrated Microbial Biodiversity* Learning in Machines & Brains* Molecular Architecture of Life* Quantum Information Science* Quantum Materials* Social Interactions, Identity & Well Being* Successful SocietiesWe offer our research fellows the rarest of commodities: freedom to take the kinds of intellectual risks that are essential for creating truly transformative knowledge.PartnershipsPartner with international research institutes._91037cfe-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a41.1Research InstitutesCIFAR continues to form exciting new partnerships with prestigious international research institutes and new alliances with knowledge user communities to expand its global reach and impact.ActionPosition stakeholders to act._91037e48-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a42And then we help to share that knowledge -- on everything from improving human health to advancing technology, from building strong societies to sustaining the Earth -- with engaged stakeholders who are ready to put ideas into action.AlliancesForm alliances with knowledge user communities._91037f88-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a42.1Knowledge User CommunitiesResearch LeadersNurture the next generation of research leaders._910380e6-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a43Research LeadersFellowshipsProvide fellowships to support new university faculty members._91038226-1308-11e7-b63f-cd7e647280a43.1CIFAR Global AcademyIn April, 2016, CIFAR launched the Azrieli Global Scholars program, a new core element of the CIFAR Global Academy that provides competitive fellowships to support some of the most promising new university faculty members in the world.2017-03-27https://www.cifar.ca/about/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net