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Fellow of the Royal Society
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James Till
1931-08-25 – 2025-05-18
Life & Legacy
James Edgar Till (August 25, 1931 – May 18, 2025) was a Canadian biophysicist at the University of Toronto, best known for demonstrating – in a partnership with Ernest McCulloch – the existence of stem cells.
Occupation & Career
physician, university teacher, biophysicist
Education
University of Saskatchewan; Yale University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Fellow of the Royal Society; Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research; Officer of the Order of Canada; Canada Gairdner International Award; Order of Ontario; Canadian Medical Hall of Fame; Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; Clarivate Citation Laureates
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research · Canada Gairdner International Award · Canadian Medical Hall of Fame · Clarivate Citation Laureates · Fellow of the Royal Society · Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada · Officer of the Order of Canada · Order of Ontario
Employer
University of Toronto
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Society of Canada · Royal Society of London
Education & Institutions
University of Saskatchewan · Yale University
Verified Legacy Record
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Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research
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Officer of the Order of Canada
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Canada Gairdner International Award
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Order of Ontario
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Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
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Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
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Clarivate Citation Laureates
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Sources & Provenance
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