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One of the Nobel Prize-winning Canadians on the IPCC, Expert on Pandemic Influenza

Dr. Kirsty Duncan is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the area of pandemic influenza, environmental change, and the impact on human health. In 2008, Dr. Duncan was formally recognized as one of the Nobel Prize winning Canadians on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. She was a professor of Health Studies at the University of Toronto and is the current MP for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Toronto riding of Etobicoke North.

"A leading expert in health issues"

In detail
Kirsty earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Geography in 1993 and went on to gain recognition for her groundbreaking efforts in leading an expedition to uncover the cause of the 1918 Spanish influenza, history's greatest killer. Amongst her many accolades Kirsty has been nominated for 'Canada's Top 40 Under 40' in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2001. As well as being nominated for the prestigious Order of Ontario in 2000 and 2001, she appeared in the millennium edition of Canada's Who's Who in 1999.

What she offers you
In her presentations, Kirsty Duncan describes common responsibilities of corporate social responsibility, and then focuses on crucial global environmental issues and health concerns, and where business can make positive changes to society. She explores emerging threats - such as, the Swine Flu outbreak in Mexico, Ebola hemorrhagic fever in Africa, Variant Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease in the United Kingdom, and West Nile virus in the United States - the possible reasons for their emergence, and what can be done in the fight against these diseases.

How she presents
Kirsty Duncan's emotive and passionate style of delivery is highly inspirational and motivating. Her presentations serve as an excellent tool for decision makers from the world of business.

Studying the past and present to prepare for a healthy future... Dr. Kirsty Duncan works toward a better world.



For Immediate Release
November 26, 2009

Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the awarding of the Knowledge Millennium Award to Dr. Kirsty Duncan, MP

OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today regarding the Knowledge Millennium Award:

“Congratulations to my colleague, Dr. Kirsty Duncan, on winning the prestigious Knowledge Millennium Award.

“This award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant mark on theme of the Global Knowledge Millennium summit.  This year’s theme is emerging health threats – and Dr. Duncan has been recognized for her contribution to research on flu pandemics.  A Nobel laureate herself, she will stand amongst six other Nobel laureates who previously won the award. 

“As Liberal Public Health Critic and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North, Kirsty’s knowledge of influenza pandemics has helped educate the Canadian public on the risks associated with this year’s H1N1 flu virus.  As we have all seen in her tireless work, she is more than deserving of this award.

“Dr. Duncan has made Canada proud as she travels to India to receive the award, where she will also address conference attendees at the 7th Global Knowledge Millennium Conference.

“On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary caucus, I congratulate Dr. Kirsty Duncan on her distinguished work to protect the health of Canadians and people around the world.”