DR. ANNE-MARIE MES-MASSON

PHD, FCAHS, FRSC Professor FACULTY OF MEDICINE UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL Associate Scientific Director, Basic and Translational Research CENTRE DE RECHERCHE DU CENTRE HOSPITALIER DE L’UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL (CRCHUM)

BIO: Dr. Anne-marie Mes-masson pioneered model systems based on human biological material and has contributed to biobanking norms including ethics. Her leadership has insured the success of several large oncology research programs and she is a dedicated mentor. Her research results in ovarian cancer are currently being translated into new clinical tools to diagnose, manage and treat this deadly disease. She is the recipient of numerous science awards and is a fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.

MOST IMPORTANT CAREER LESSON: At the beginning the most important traits were perseverance and a belief in my own ideas, but over time it was taking advantage of my position to help others reach their goals.

ON WHAT MAKES A LEADER: While thinking strategically and seeing the big picture are important, working hard and delivering on the vision (with a team) are what qualifies a real leader.