Ontario woman who fought for cystic fibrosis drug recognized for increasing access | Unpublished
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Publication Date: November 28, 2025 - 17:29

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Ontario woman who fought for cystic fibrosis drug recognized for increasing access

November 28, 2025

Stephanie Stavros is not a famous medical researcher. But one evening this fall, she found herself unexpectedly receiving a standing ovation at a prestigious science awards ceremony in Toronto.

The Canada Gairdner Awards Gala, held in October, celebrated achievements in biomedical research, from the discovery of stem cells to the development of mRNA vaccines.



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