Robert Davies Defries, (July 23, 1889 – October 25, 1975) was a Canadian physician and Director of Connaught Medical Research Laboratories. Born in Toronto, Ontario, he received his M.D. from the University of Toronto in 1913. Honours In 1946 he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. In 1955 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan. In 1955 he received the Albert Lasker Public Service Award. In 1970 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. References External links Robert Davies Defries archival papers held at the University of Toronto Archives and Records Management Services 1889 births 1975 deaths Canadian public health doctors Companions of the Order of Canada Canadian Commanders of the Order of the British Empire University of Toronto alumni