Science Council

Science Council, its Scientific Directors and senior executives, serve as a foundation of CIHR, providing guidance that shapes the direction of health research in Canada. Through its scientific expertise, Science Council ensures that CIHR’s priorities and investments are grounded in science and evidence. By influencing science policy, funding recommendations, and advancing strategic initiatives, the Committee plays a critical role in driving innovation, strengthening research capacity, and delivering impact for the health and well-being of Canadians.

Mandate

SC provides scientific leadership on health research priorities, knowledge mobilization, and capacity development across the full scope of CIHR’s mandate. It contributes to the development of CIHR-wide science policies and research strategies, program design, cross-cutting strategic initiatives, and supports the implementation of CIHR’s Strategic Plan.

SC Terms of Reference

Membership

Tammy J. Clifford (Co-Chair)
Vice-President, Strategic Science and External Relations

Adrian Mota (Co-Chair)
Vice-President, Research Programs

Paul Hébert
President, CIHR

Jeff Moore
Vice-President, Corporate Services and Transformation

Jane Rylett
Scientific Director
Institute of Aging

Ariane Marelli
Scientific Director
Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health

Christopher McMaster
Scientific Director
Institute of Genetics

Christine Chambers
Scientific Director
Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health

Rae Yeung
Scientific Director
Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis

Mary Jung
Scientific Director
Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes

Fei-Fei Liu
Scientific Director
Institute of Cancer Research

Angela Kaida
Scientific Director
Institute of Gender Health

Rick Glazier
Scientific Director
Institute of Health Services and Policy Research

Charu Kaushic
Scientific Director
Institute of Infection and Immunity

Chelsea Gabel
Scientific Director
Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health

Patricia Conrod
Scientific Director 
Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction

Katherine Frohlich
Scientific Director
Institute of Population and Public Health

Jimmy Fecteau
Chief Financial Officer

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