Dr. John A. Hopps Memorial

In Ottawa, north of Montreal Road, outside the grounds of the National Research Council of Canada at the north end of Macallum Street, the centre of the roundabout houses a plaque commemorating Dr. John A. Hopps.

The National Research Council of Canada and the City of Ottawa
on the 5th day of June 2003
are joining to commemorate the achievements of

Dr. John A. Hopps, O.C.
1919-1998

Distinguished scientist recognized globally for the invention of
the world's first heart pacemaker and
as the Father of Biomedical Engineering in Canada


Le Conseil national de recherches du Canada et la Ville d'Ottawa
en ce cinquièmr jour du mois de juin 2003
commémorent les réalisations de

John A. Hopps, O.C.
1919-1998

Scientifique éminent, mondialement connu pour avoir inventé
le premier stimulateur cardiaque et
père du génie biomédical au Canada

National Research Council Canada
Conseil national de recherchs Canada