DR. JEAN-PHILIPPE JULIEN

Senior Scientist, Molecular Medicine Program

THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN

BIO: As a Sickkids senior scientist and associate professor at the University of Toronto, Jean-philippe is leading novel research on the molecular characterization of immunity. His team studies the interactions between antibodies and antigens, providing the blueprints for the design of next-generation therapeutics and vaccines that harness the power of antibodies. Jean-philippe is the Canada Research chair in structural immunology, a CIFAR Azrieli global scholar, and chair of the scientific advisory board of emerging biotech company Radiant Biotherapeutics.

IF I HAD CHOSEN A DIFFERENT CAREER PATH:

Engineering. And if I could pick a different era too, it would be during the Renaissance. When a series of inventions and novel technologies transformed the views of society and what it could achieve.

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A TOP 40 HONOUREE?

An unwavering commitment towards a cause, passion, dedication, hard work and a drive to succeed.