Werner Becker

Dr. Werner John Becker

BSc, MD

Positions

Professor Emeritus of Clinical Neurosciences and Medicine

Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Clinical Neurosciences

Emeritus Member

Hotchkiss Brain Institute

Contact information

Email

wbecker@ucalgary.ca

Background

Educational Background

BSc. Zoology, University of Manitoba, 1965

BSc. Medicine, University of Manitoba, 1969

Doctor of Medicine Medicine, University of Manitoba, 1969

Biography

Although retired from active practice and research, Dr. Becker remains active in practice guideline development for the International, American, and Canadian Headache Societies, and serves as a board member for the Canadian Headache Society and for Migraine Canada.

Awards

  • Nominated for the Outstanding Clinician Award, Foothills Hospital, 2008
  • John R. Graham Clinicians' Award, American Headache Society. 2011
  • Medal for Distinguished Service, Alberta Medical Association. 2013
  • A. K. Brownell Neurology Resident Teaching Award, University of Calgary. 2016
  • Lifetime Achievement Award 2018., Headache Cooperative of New England. 2018
  • John Edmeads Award 2018, , Canadian Headache Society. 2018
  • Co-chair, International Headache Congress, Vancouver, 2017, International Headache Society. 2017
  • Faculty of Medicine Bronze Medical for Highest Standing in Anatomy, University of Manitoba. 1966
  • Gerald M Olin Memorial Prize for Highest Standing in Pediatrics, University of Manitoba. 1969