Dr. James Wright is a global leader in surgeryand has made important contributions to the care of Children. He was the first orthopedic surgeon to gain advanced clinical research training in north America and is a leader in applying evidence in orthopedics, which is transforming thecare of patients Worldwide. Nationally, his efforts have led to shortened surgical wait times for children. As Surgeon-in- Chief and Medical VP at Sickkids, one of the world's premier children's hospitals, his leadership has led to a culture of safety and innovation. He has received the highest research awards of ...

CIHR-GSK Chair in Paediatric Clinical Pharmacology, Western University

Dr. Rieder is a distinguished university professor at Western University and a leader nationally and internationally in paediatric clinical pharmacology. He holds the CIHR-GSK Chair in Paediatric Clinical Pharmacology, the only endowed chair in pediatric pharmacology in Canada and one of a handful internationally. Dr. Rieder is recognized for his work in exploring drug safety and efficacy in children and serves as a consultant for many national and international agencies. His laboratory, the Drug Safety Laboratory, is a core laboratory for a unique national network, the Canadian ...

Dr. Mehran Anvari, O.C., O.Ont, is a pioneer in robotics, telerobotics and minimally invasive surgery in Canada. His leadership and contributions in these fields have been recognized by his appointments to the Order of Canada and Order of Ontario. Dr. Anvari is a tenured Professor of Surgery at McMaster University and an Adjunct Scientist for the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES). He is the founding director of the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS) and Scientific Director and CEO of the Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii), which recently partnered with ...