Students registered in the CSCS are eligible for the following awards:
This award consists of the book written by Dr. W.G. Bigelow entitled "Mysterious Heparin" and a miniature version keeper plaque (shown below). This award was established in 1995 by the Cardiovascular Sciences Collaborative Specialization to recognize and honor a pioneer clinician and scientist in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
The award will be given in every year that a qualified student is identified. Special account will be taken of sustained academic scientific excellence, innovative experimental approaches, original discoveries and good scientific productivity. Some weight will be given to work that has recognizable clinical relevance, especially that which promises to improve patient care. As much as possible, awardees should exemplify the personal traits of Dr. Bigelow, including drive, curiosity and scientific integrity.
This award can only be won once during a candidate's graduate training.
Dr. Wilfred G. Bigelow Biographical Sketch
(Picture of Plaque)
Bigelow Recipients, 1995 - 2001
The "Lorne Phenix Graduate Award" was made possible by a generous donation in the memory of Mr. Lorne Phenix by Mrs. Geraldine Phenix. It is her hope that this award will focus attention on the issue of heart disease - which is still the #1 killer of both men and women in Canada. In addition, women who have heart problems are at least equal if not at greater risk than men and Mrs. Phenix hopes that this award will serve to encourage trainees to pursue this area of research to address this particular problem.
This award is allocated to full-time graduate students enrolled in the Cardiovascular Sciences Collaborative Specialization on the basis of research and academic excellence. As per the terms of the award, first preference will be given to graduate students doing cardiovascular research related to women. Second preference will be given to graduate students doing cardiovascular research. The award will be given in every year that a qualified student is identified. This award consists of a cash prize and certificate and will be presented at the Annual CSCS Student Research Day held in April each year.
This award can only be won once during a candidate's graduate training.
Application Form: 
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word format
Deadline: March 1, 2023
Mr. Lorne Phenix Biographical Sketch
Funding is available through the program to help defray travel expenses, enabling CSCS students to present their research work at recognized national or international scientific meetings. Except under unusual circumstances, each CSCS student will only be eligible to compete for this funding once per academic year. Allotments of money will vary depending on the extent of donations in support of this particular initiative. For more information, click here.
