Three visionary leaders whose research and contributions furthered the reputation of McMaster University and its Faculty of Health Sciences are being inducted into the Faculty’s Community of Distinction.

The newest inductees are Basanti Majumdar, who is internationally renowned for her research and teaching about HIV/AIDS, women empowerment, problem-based learning, and self-directed learning methods; Harry Shannon, a world leader in methods and statistics; and Morris Blajchman, one of the founding members of the School of Medicine at McMaster University.

The inductees will be celebrated at a special ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 4 p.m. in the Ewart Angus Centre of McMaster’s Health Sciences Centre. The event is open to all faculty, staff and learners of the Faculty, as well as the colleagues, family and friends of the inductees. Please RSVP by October 23, 2023, to 905.525.9140 ext. 27400 or email fhsevents2@mcmaster.ca

The Community of Distinction is the Faculty of Health Sciences’ highest honour in tribute to those who have brought worldwide renown to the university. The criterion for induction is the distinguished contribution in scholarship or conspicuous contribution in the science or delivery of health care or demonstrated outstanding leadership that is recognized by peers.

More information on the Community of Distinction may be found on the Faculty’s web page: healthsci.mcmaster.ca/about-us/community-of-distinction