Dr. Curtis Cooper, Division of Infectious Diseases, has been selected to receive the Glen Hillson Award from the Canadian Treatment Action Council in recognition of his excellence in support of HIV-related human rights and advocacy issues.
This award was created by the CTAC to honour the memory of Glen Hillson, who died of AIDS-related liver failure in 2003. Glen Hillson was Vice Chair of CTAC and Chair of British Columbia People with AIDS Society, was a tireless advocate for the health and human rights of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Dr. Cooper’s work with the 1st Canadian HIV/HBV/HCV Co-Infection Research Summit and his advocacy efforts to secure access to Solid Organ Transplants for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS embodies the spirit of this award.
Congratulations Curtis!