The MUHC warmly congratulates Dr. Nada Jabado, pediatric hematologist-oncologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, Professor of Pediatrics at McGill University, and Oncology Program Director at the Research Institute of the MUHC, on receiving the 2026 Wilder-Penfield Prize, the Government of Québec’s highest distinction in biomedical research.

An internationally renowned leader in pediatric cancer research, Dr. Jabado is recognized for her groundbreaking discoveries on pediatric brain cancers and the role of epigenetics in cancer development. Her work has significantly advanced scientific knowledge of these diseases and continues to enhance Québec’s reputation on the global scientific stage.

This prestigious award recognizes the outstanding impact of her career in research, medicine, and education. We celebrate Dr. Jabado’s remarkable contributions, whose work continues to turn scientific discovery into life-changing advances and new hope for patients and families around the world.