Our Vice Presidents of Health Research
Health researchers in Canada work hard to advance understanding and apply new knowledge and HealthCareCAN benefits greatly from the input of its Vice Presidents of Research Committee. This dedicated group, comprising representatives from leading health institutions across the country, provides a critical front-line perspective on the strategic policy issues related to the health research, innovation and commercialization enterprise.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Judy O’Keefe
Vice-President, Research
Eastern Health
St. John’s
Nova Scotia
Dr. Jeannie Shoveller
Vice President, Research & Innovation
IWK Health Centre
Halifax
Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy
Vice President, Research and Innovation
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax
New Brunswick
Dr. Natalie Banville
Acting Vice-President of Medical Services, Training and Research
Vitalité Health Network
Bathurst
Quebec
Dr. Miguel N. Burnier
Interim Executive Director & Senior Scientist, Research Institute
McGill University Health Centre
Montreal
Ontario
Dr. Jason Berman
CEO & Scientific Director, Research Institute
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa
Dr. Gabrielle Boulianne
Chief of Research (acting), Research Institute
The Hospital for Sick Children
Toronto
Dr. Florence Dzierszinski
Interim Chief Operating Officer and Director, Research Development and Partnerships, IMHR
The Royal
Ottawa
Dr. Tom Chau
Vice President, Research and Director of the Research Institute
Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Toronto
Dr. Jack Gauldie
Vice-President, Research
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Hamilton
Dr. David Hill
Integrated Vice President, Research & Scientific Director, Lawson Health Research Institute
St. Joseph’s Health Care & London Health Sciences Centre
London
Dr. William Hogg
Acting Vice-President, Research
Montfort Hospital
Ottawa
Dr. Kullervo Hynynen
Vice President, Research & Innovation
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto
Dr. Nathan Kolla
Vice-President, Research & Academics
Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Penetanguishene
Dr. Christopher Mushquash
Interim Executive Vice-President of Research and Chief Scientist, Research Institute
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Thunder Bay
Mr. Tim Pauley
Director, Research & Academics
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
Whitby
Dr. Paula Rochon
Vice-President, Research & Senior Scientist, Research Institute
Women’s College Hospital
Toronto
Dr. Greg Ross
Vice President, Academic & Research Impact
Health Sciences North
Sudbury
Dr. Ori Rotstein
Vice-President, Research & Innovation
Unity Health Toronto
Toronto
Dr. Ted Scott
Vice President, Research & Chief Innovation Officer
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton
Dr. Allison Sekuler
Vice-President, Research & Director of the Rotman Research Institute
Baycrest
North York
Dr. Duncan Stewart
CEO & Scientific Director, Research Institute
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa
Dr. Heidi Sveistrup
Vice-President, Research / Scientific Director, Research Institute
Bruyère Continuing Care
Ottawa
Dr. Jim Woodgett
Director, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
Sinai Health System
Toronto
Dr. Bradly Wouters
Executive Vice-President, Science & Research
University Health Network
Toronto
Dr. Aristotle Voineskos
Vice President of Research
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)
Toronto
Manitoba
Dr. Michael Czubryt
Interim Executive Director of Research
St. Boniface Hospital
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Dr. Brandy Winquist
Executive Director, Academics & Learning
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Swift Current
Alberta
Rosa Rudelich
Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Covenant Health
Edmonton
British Columbia
Mr. Fraser Bell
Vice President, Planning, Quality & Information Management
Northern Health
Prince George
Ellen Chesney
Chief Administrative Officer – Research
Provincial Health Services Authority
Vancouver
Dr. David Granville
Vice President, Research & Executive Director, Research Institute
Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
Vancouver
Cindy Trytten
Director, Research & Capacity Building
Island Health
Victoria