QHS researcher appointed to the Order of Canada

News & Announcements | 13 Jan 2026

Queen’s Health Sciences researcher Dr. Curtis Nickel is among the Queen's community members recently appointed to the Order of Can Headshot of Dr. Curtis Nickel ada. Named Officer of the Order of Canada, the prestigious title is one of the country’s highest civilian honours.

Dr. Nickel is a professor emeritus at Queen's and one of the world’s foremost urologists and a leading authority on infectious, inflammatory, and pain related diseases of the bladder and prostate. His landmark clinical research transformed understanding and treatment of chronic urological conditions, producing significant improvement in quality of life for millions of patients worldwide

An alumni of the School of Medicine, Dr. Nickel (Meds'78) was appointed to the faculty there in 1984. He has authored more than 600 peer reviewed publications, led or participated in multiple clinical trials, and appeared as a visiting professor or invited lecturer in more than 55 countries.

Dr. Nickel held a CIHR Tier I Canada Research Chair in Urological Pain and Inflammation and served as president of the Canadian Urological Association. His research and clinical leadership have been recognized with multiple international honours from leading urological organizations, and his work was supported by major Canadian and U.S. health research agencies throughout most of his career.

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QHS researcher appointed to the Order of Canada

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