Dr. Ward is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Ward’s research program is dedicated to the study of bone development and the diagnosis and treatment of bone disorders in children due to chronic illnesses. Dr. Ward has published extensively in the field of pediatric bone disorders. In 2019, Dr. Ward was named a Fellow of the American Society of Bone and Mineral Research, a lifetime achievement award in recognition of significant contributions to bone and mineral science.