Congratulations to Dr. Kednapa Thavorn on Two Outstanding Recognitions

The Canadian Centre for Applied Research in Cancer Control (ARCC) congratulates Dr. Kednapa Thavorn, ARCC Co-Director, on two recent recognitions celebrating her contributions to health research: her appointment as a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health Economics at the University of Ottawa and her selection as Researcher of the Year – Public Health and Epidemiology through the Faculty of Medicine’s Faculty Member Awards of Excellence program.

The Canada Research Chair appointment recognizes Dr. Thavorn’s research leadership and contributions to health economics. Her work in health technology assessment and economic evaluation advances approaches to evaluating health interventions and informing evidence-based health policy and decision-making.

The Faculty of Medicine’s recognition further celebrates Dr. Thavorn’s contributions to research in public health and epidemiology. The Faculty Member Awards of Excellence will be formally celebrated at the University of Ottawa’s MEDGALA on November 28, 2026.

As a Co-Director of ARCC, Dr. Thavorn provides leadership to a research community dedicated to advancing applied cancer research and informing policy and practice. These recognitions reflect the significance of her contributions to health research and the broader impact of her work.

The ARCC community is delighted to congratulate Dr. Thavorn on both achievements and looks forward to her continued leadership in advancing impactful, policy-relevant research.

Read more about her Canada Research Chair appointment: Meet the University of Ottawa’s Fall 2026 Canada Research Chairs