Dr. Bethany Foster awarded medal for research excellence

Dr. Bethany Foster, Pediatrician-in-Chief at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and Senior Scientist in the Child Health and Human Development Program at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (The Institute), has been awarded the 2026 Medal of Research Excellence by the Kidney Foundation of Canada — recognition of more than two decades of contributions to pediatric kidney transplantation research.

The Medal of Research Excellence is awarded annually to a Canadian researcher recognized nationally or internationally for their career accomplishments in kidney research.

Dr. Foster conducts research at the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at The Institute.

Clinician-scientist and leader in Canadian nephrology, Dr. Foster has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for children and young adults living with kidney disease. Her work continues to shape how transplant care is delivered and understood.

Further details on Dr. Foster’s career and research achievements are available on the Kidney Foundation’s Medal for Research Excellence page.

Congratulations to Dr. Bethany Foster on this well-deserved recognition.