*The program and speaker lineup are being finalized. Speakers, session topics and program details are subject to change.
Opening and keynote
Opening remarks: Dr. Hemant Shah, Vice President, Academics, William Osler Health System
Keynote address: Research and innovation in a community health system: turning ideas into impact
- Dr. Samir C. Grover, MD, MEd, FRCPC
Executive Vice-President, Academics, Scarborough Health Network
Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Pialis Family Chair in Education Research, Scarborough Health Network Research Institute
Precision medicine and advanced diagnostics (session 1)
Explore how advances in biomarkers, clinical trials, diagnostic imaging, artificial intelligence and image guided therapies are contributing to more personalized approaches to care.
- Dr. Parneet Cheema, Head of Cancer Research, William Osler Health System
- Dr. Marc Ossip, Chief, Diagnostic Imaging, William Osler Health System
From ideas to impact: building partnerships for health innovation (session 2)
A panel conversation examining how health systems, universities, industry and innovation partners can work together to move promising ideas forward.
- Dr. Randy (Wenjun) Lin, Algoma University and Digital Innovation Lab
- Zied Etleb, Brampton Venture Zone by Toronto Metropolitan University
- Wilson Luo, PhD, Mitacs
- Dr. Teresa Chan, School of Medicine, Toronto Metropolitan University
Co-creating healthier communities: research, partnership and equity (session 3)
A discussion about community led research, service innovation, health equity and regional collaboration.
- Carolina Berinstein, WellFort Community Health Services
- Rishika Thakur Malhi, William Osler Health System and Central West Ontario Health Team
- Marcia Glasgow, William Osler Health System, Moderator
Research for a healthier Peel: population priorities across the lifespan (session 4)
ORIHI researchers will highlight opportunities to improve health across the lifespan in one of Canada's most diverse and rapidly growing communities.
- Dr. Herbert Brill, Senior Scientist, ORIHI; Paediatric Gastroenterologist, William Osler Health System
- Dr. Sergio Borgia, Infectious Diseases Consultant, William Osler Health System
- Dr. Masud Khandaker, Division Head, Cardiology and Medical Director, Cardiovascular Health System, William Osler Health System
Transforming care from within: ethics, quality and health-system innovation (session 5)
Explore how frontline insights, quality improvement and ethics can drive meaningful improvements in care.
- Amrutha Kumar, Professional Practice Leader, Nursing, William Osler Health System
- Dr. Paula Chidwick, Director, Ethics, William Osler Health System
Posters, innovation and networking
Throughout the day, attendees can explore research posters, connect with colleagues and visit the innovator showcase featuring research, innovation and partnership initiatives.