Knight, Ordre national du Québec
One of Québec’s highest honours, recognizing major contribution to science and society.
Official profile →Kudos
Major honours, recognitions, and public distinctions.
A record of distinctions recognizing contributions to Alzheimer’s disease research, scientific innovation, higher education, and public understanding of science.
Selected recognitions
Scientific and public distinctions.
These honours recognize sustained contributions to Alzheimer’s disease genetics, biomarker research, scientific innovation, education, and knowledge translation.
Official and institutional sources are provided where available; a more extensive record appears in Dr. Poirier’s curriculum vitae.
AAIC Lifetime Achievement Award in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
International recognition for pioneering Alzheimer’s disease genetics research.
AAIC recipient list →Prix Galien
Recognition for contributions to pharmacogenomics and therapeutic research.
Prix Galien laureates →Jonas Salk Award
National recognition named in honour of the polio-vaccine pioneer.
Douglas profile →Doctor of Medicine, Honoris Causa
Honorary medical doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montpellier, France.
Douglas profile →Genesis Prize, Genome Québec and BioQuébec
Recognition for bio-innovation and translational scientific contribution.
McGill announcement →Hubert-Reeves Literary Prize
Prestigious recognition for public-facing scientific writing.
See public books →Personality of the Week, La Presse
Recognition of scientific impact and public visibility in Québec.
McGill feature →Top 10 Discoveries of the Year, Québec Science
Public recognition of a major Alzheimer’s disease genetics discovery.
Related McGill release →“Walking the Pharmacogenomic Tightrope”
Career profile and interview in Science highlighting pharmacogenomics and Alzheimer’s disease research.
Legacy ADGEN Kudos page →Recognition archive
Selected distinctions
This page presents a focused selection of scientific, academic, civic, and public-communication honours. Additional distinctions and professional appointments are documented in Dr. Poirier’s full curriculum vitae.