Congratulations to Graeme D.R. Lavrence, recipient of the 2026 David Alexander Prize!
Graeme D.R. Lavrence is a recent graduate of the Honours Arts and Science Program at McMaster University, and in his paper, "Medicine on the Ice,” he analyzes the previously unexplored, firsthand account of his great-grandfather, Kelvin Marshall, who worked as a doctor on a sealing vessel off of Newfoundland in the 1930s.
Grame's interdisciplinary studies have brought together subjects including molecular and cell biology, political science, critical theory, and the history and study of science and technology. In fall 2026, Graeme will continue his studies at McMaster University in the Master of Biomedical Innovation Program.