On June 2, 2022, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of more than $102 million, in support of 11 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs at 35 Canadian research Institutions including the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Dr. Pai was one of six within the McGill cohort to receive a renewed CRC in this round.

According to the press release, the ongoing support of  Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP) "has enabled world-class researchers based in Canada to reach new heights in their research, and to contribute to important global discussions on the COVID-19 pandemic, health care, the environment, gender-based rights, education, Indigenous perspectives, and more. "

Congratulations to Dr. Madhukar Pai for his CRC Tier-1 renewal in the amount of $1,400,000 over 7 years.

For more details, visit the CRC website.