Dr. Mark Crowther, MD from the University of Western Ontario, is a leading Hematology expert at McMaster University, with a specialized Research Fellowship in Thromboembolism. Holding several leadership positions including Chair of McMaster’s Department of Medicine and Past Treasurer of the American Society of Hematology, his clinical and research focus is on thromboembolic disorders and their management. His research contributions, particularly in the prevention of venous thrombosis and optimization of anticoagulants, are globally recognized with nearly 600 publications and an H-index of 129. He is a Royal Society of Canada inductee for his research work and for his educational work in Uganda.