Michèle Stanton-Jean, PhD
Biologist and Professor, University of Toronto Co-founder and Inaugural President of the Canadian Black Scientists Network
Contribution:
Michèle Stanton-Jean is a trailblazer in public health policy, governance, and bioethics. As a research associate at the Centre de recherche en droit public of the University of Montreal, she has significantly shaped the fields of public health, bioethics, and citizen participation in policymaking. Michèle held numerous senior positions, including as Canada’s Health Deputy Minister, where she played a crucial role in reorganizing the Canadian Blood System and renewing the Canadian Tobacco Legislation. She has made major contributions internationally, chairing the UNESCO International Bioethics Committee, where she led the development of the International Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights.
She is also a recognized researcher and the author or co-author of numerous books, including a notable publication on the evolution of women’s involvement in public life, “L’ Histoire des femmes au Québec depuis quatre siècles” (1982). Her distinguished career has earned her multiple awards, including the Order of Canada and the Légion d’Honneur of France, cementing her legacy as a leader in Canadian and global public health governance.
