Congratulations to Steven Boyd (Professor, University of Calgary) and Alexandra Papaioannou (Professor, McMaster University) on being elected 2026 Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS)!

Steven Boyd, PhD PEng
Professor
Department of Radiology
McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
University of Calgary

Dr. Steven Boyd is a Professor and Rintoul Chair of Bone and Joint Health at the University of Calgary. He is
an internationally recognized biomedical engineering scientist working in health sciences to advance medical
imaging for prevention, detection and treatment of bone and joint disorders including osteoporosis and
osteoarthritis. His highly cited and impactful research aims at contributing novel quantitative approaches to
imaging that have led to new methods for osteoporosis fracture prediction and ground-breaking research
related to musculoskeletal disorders and space travel that is recognized internationally. He co-founded and co-
leads Canada’s national Bone Health Research Network.

Alexandra Papaioannou, MD MSc
Professor of Medicine
McMaster University
Geriatrician
Hamilton Health Sciences
 

Dr. Alexandra Papaioannou is an internationally recognized leader in geriatric medicine, osteoporosis, frailty,
and brain health. She is Professor of Medicine at McMaster University, Executive Director of the Geras Centre
for Aging Research at Hamilton Health Sciences, Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Geriatric Medicine and
Healthy Aging, and Chair of the Regional Geriatric Program Central. She has advanced evidence-based care
through research, clinical practice, and health-system innovation. Her work has shaped national guidelines,
improved care models across hospitals, community, and long-term care. She has published 465+ peer-
reviewed papers and secured more than $96 million in research funding.