Professor, University of Toronto

Xiaolin Wei is a Professor and Dalla Lana Chair of Global Health Policy at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto. Professor Wei is an internationally recognized leader at using implementation science frameworks in health service research, specifically in the control of tuberculosis, diabetes and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). His scholarship has reformed health policies to promote quality and equitable care in COVID-19, tuberculosis, AMR and diabetes at national and global levels. He has served as the Vice President and Secretary General of the International Union ...

Professor of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia

An epidemiologist and physiotherapist, Dr. Linda Li aims to address the gap between "what is known" and "what we do" in the health sector. Her research centers on improving the care for people with arthritis and empowering patient self-care through integration of online, mobile, and wearable technologies in community settings. An advocate for including patient voices, Dr. Li's work advances the science and practice of engaging patients in shaping future research. She has been recognized by a Distinguished Scholar Award from the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (a division of American ...

Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Peter Leung is a highly accomplished scientist known internationally for innovative research. He pioneered the cloning and characterization in humans of a key regular of the reproductive system, the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor. He developed the concept of a multi-faceted role of GnRH across the reproductive axis, which challenged and revolutionalized the field. His numerous original research publications have been highly cited and he is the author of authoritative reference texts on ovarian biology. Dr. Leung’s innovative discoveries in multiple areas of reproductive ...

University of British Columbia

Dr. Kendall Ho's academic focus is on eHealth –the use of modern information and communication technologies in health service delivery, research, and education. At UBC Faculty of Medicine, he coordinates provincial telehealth research and evaluation, and introduces eHealth education in the medical school. He is a member of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada-Health-Infoway eHealth Leadership Committee, and therecipient of AFMC inaugural eHealth award in 2012. He supports provincial and national health policy makers on issues related to eHealth policy, and is a collaborator with ...

Dr. Davy Cheng is theFounding Dean & Presidential Chair Professor, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, China. He was Dean (Acting) & Distinguished University Professor at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University. He held the Chair in Evidence-based Perioperative Clinical Outcomes Research (EPiCOR) and was the co-founder and Medical Director of the Centre for MEDICI (Medical Evidence, Decision Integrity, Clinical Impact), which is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center in the study of global perioperative surgery ...

Dr. Chan is a Professor/Pediatric Hematologist and holds a McMaster Children’s Hospital/Hamilton Health Sciences Chair in Pediatric Thrombosis and Hemostasis and is a recipient of the Order of Ontario. He is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in the field of pediatric thrombosis and bleeding disorders. In addition, he shares his expertise in thrombosis by providing around-the-clock free consultation, through the 1800-NOCLOTS service, to pediatric healthcare professionals worldwide seeking assistance with the treatment of children with complex thrombotic problems. He holds ...