Three distinguished faculty members were recognized for their outstanding contributions to McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences when their names were added to the Community of Distinction on Friday, Nov. 6.

Nathan Epstein, a pioneer in mental health who successfully de-stigmatized mental illness, Alvin Zipursky, world-renowned for his leadership in pediatrics and oncology, and the late Barbara Ferrier, whose work advanced medical education, had their names added to the distinguished list of honoured alumni, faculty and staff during celebrations held at the Ewart Angus Centre.

The Community of Distinction honours those who have made distinguished contributions in scholarship, science, the delivery of health care and leadership in medical and health sciences education and research that have brought distinction and recognition to McMaster University and the Faculty of Health Sciences. Plaques of each individual member join a prestigious wall display in the Ewart Angus lobby.

Biographies of this year's inductees can be found on the Faculty of Health Sciences website.