Biographical Info

Now retired, Dr. Julia Levy founded QLT Inc., an innovative photodynamic therapies company responsible for pioneering fledgling B.C.’s biotech sector beginning in 1982. One of its greatest achievements happened under her watch as president and CEO in 2000 when the QLT Visudyne medication for treating age-related blindness became FDA approved. The author of many published scientific articles, she has received seven honorary doctorates from Canadian universities.