The Gairdner Foundation recognizes the world’s leading medical research scientists through the Gairdner International Awards. These awards are recognized as among the most prestigious in biomedical science.
- 2023 – E. Peter Greenberg, Microbiology (International Award)
- 2021 – Mary-Claire King, Medicine, Genome Sciences (International Award)
- 2018 – Christopher J.L. Murray, Global Health (Global Health Award)
- 2013 – King K. Holmes, Global Health (Global Health Award)
- 2010 – William A. Catterall, Pharmacology (International Award)
- 2003 – Linda B. Buck, Physiology and Biophysics (International Award) (Affiliate Faculty)
- 2002 – Philip P. Green, Genome Sciences (International Award)
- 2002 – Maynard V. Olson, Medicine and Genome Sciences (International Award)
- 2002 – Robert Waterston, Genome Sciences (International Award)
- 2001 – Bertil Hille, Physiology and Biophysics (International Award)
- 1992 – Leland H. Hartwell, Genome Sciences (International Award) (former faculty)
- 1990 – E. Donnall Thomas, Medicine (International Award) (deceased)
- 1978 – Edwin G. Krebs, Biochemistry and Pharmacology (International Award) (deceased)