Connie Eaves

Constance Jean Eaves CorrFRSE (née Halperin; May 22, 1944 – March 7, 2024) was a Canadian biologist with significant contributions to cancer and stem cell research. Eaves was a professor generics of genetics at the University of British Columbia

Eaves received a BA in Biology and Chemistry and in 1964 and 1966 an MSc in biology (Genetics) working on oncogenic viruses from Queen's University. in addition to serving as the president of the National Cancer Institute (Canada), the associate scientific director of the Canadian Stem Cell Network,

Honors and recognition 1993, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada 2003, Robert L. Noble Prize for Excellence in Cancer Research from the National Cancer Institute of Canada 2008, Donald Metcalf Lecture Award by the International Society for Experimental Hematology 2011, Canadian Blood Services' 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award. 2016, Dr. Chew Wei Memorial Prize in Cancer Research from the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine 2019, Inductee, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame 2021, Fellow of the Royal Society; Officer Order of Canada

Eaves was also a professor of Medical Genetics and an Associate Member of Medicine and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

In recognition of the significant impact Drs. Connie and Allen Eaves have made on global cancer research and treatment over the past 50 years, the BC Cancer Foundation has unveiled the inauguration of the Eaves Stem Cell Assay Laboratory to honor their enduring legacy.