J. Fraser Mustard

J. Fraser Mustard, MD, joined the Faculty of Health Sciences in 1966, becoming involved in developing both the medical school curriculum and its research capability. From 1972 to 1982 he was dean and vice–president, and during that time he was responsible for the School of Nursing assisting in the development of nursing at Aga Khan University in Pakistan. His influence extended beyond the University with contributions to research and health care policy. He is world–renowned for his work on platelets, vessel injury and the effect of aspirin. In 1982, Mustard founded the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research.