The MS Society of Canada extends appreciation to the many researchers
who, in addition to regular clinical and research duties, commit
significant volunteer hours reviewing, evaluating and recommending
studies for MS Society funding.
Four volunteer scientific committees oversee our research
program.
Medical Advisory Committee
The Medical Advisory Committee provides
expert advice about the existing program, looks at future directions
in MS research, recommends ways that the MS Society can meet
research needs and oversees the grant review process. It makes
the final recommendation on projects to be funded to the national
executive committee of the MS Society of Canada national board
of directors.
» Committee members
CHAIR:
Dr. Anthony Feinstein, University of Toronto
Neuropsychiatrist
MEMBERS:
Dr. Guillermina Almazan, McGill University
Researcher
Dr. Jack Antel, McGill University
Neurologist
Dr. Brenda Banwell, The Hospital for Sick Children
Neurologist
Dr. Virender Bhan, Dalhousie University
Neurologist
Dr. Joan Boggs, The Hospital for Sick Children
Researcher
Dr. Timothy Coetzee, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Liaison Representative, National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Dr. Samuel David, McGill University
Researcher
Dr. Rashmi Kothary, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Researcher
Mr. André Lespérance
Lay Member
Dr. Wayne Moore, University of British Columbia
Researcher
Dr. Paul O'Connor, University of Toronto
Neurologist
National Scientific and Clinical Advisor, Multiple Sclerosis
Society of Canada
Dr. Trevor Owens, University of South Denmark
Researcher
Dr. Alexandre Prat, Université de Montréal
Neurologist
Dr. Peter Stys, University of Calgary
Researcher
Dr. Karel terBrugge, Toronto Western Hospital
Interventional Neuroradiologist
Dr. Valerie Wallace, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Researcher
Dr. V. Wee Yong, University of Calgary
Researcher
Mr. Mark Whitmore, Deloitte
Board Liaison, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Dr. Christina Wolfson, McGill University
Researcher
Biomedical Research Grants Review Committee
The Biomedical Research Grants Review Committee is responsible
for reviewing all operating grant applications involving research
seeking to find ways to prevent, develop treatments and ultimately
cure multiple sclerosis. Areas of research include myelin repair
and regrowth, the immune system and advanced uses of MRI.
The
committee meets in late January and reviews each application
with the assistance of both internal and external expert peer
reviewers. Their recommendations go to the Medical Advisory Committee
for overall review.
» Committee members
CHAIR:
Dr. Rashmi Kothary, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Researcher
MEMBERS:
Dr. Steffany Bennett, University of Ottawa
Researcher
Dr. Jodie Burton, University of Calgary
Neurologist
Dr. Alyson Fournier, McGill University
Researcher
Dr. Jennifer Gommerman, University of Toronto
Researcher
Dr. Frank Jirik, University of Calgary
Researcher
Dr. Steve Lacroix, Laval University
Researcher
Dr. Alexandre Prat, University of Montreal
Neurologist
Dr. Valerie Verge, University of Saskatchewan
Researcher
Dr. Valerie Wallace, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Researcher
Dr. Alan Wilman, University of Alberta
Researcher
Clinical & Population Health Research Grants Review Committee
The Clinical and Population Health Research Grants Review
Committee reviews all operating grant applications related to
broader health issues that impact people living with MS. By researching
psychosocial and behavioural aspects of the disease, investigators
gain information that can help people live well with MS. Overall
determinants of health and economics are also studied.
In late
January, the committee carefully reviews each application with
the help of internal and external expert peer reviewers. Their
recommendations go to the Medical Advisory Committee for overall
review.
» Committee members
CHAIR:
Dr. Anthony Feinstein, University of Toronto
Neuropsychiatrist
MEMBERS:
Dr. Peter Arnett, Penn State University
Neuropsychologist
Dr. Pierre Duquette, University of Montreal
Neurologist
Dr. Susan Forwell, University of British Columbia
Researcher
Dr. Marcia Finlayson, University of Illinois at
Chicago
Researcher
Personnel Awards Review Committee
The Personnel Awards Review Committee is responsible for reviewing
all studentship and fellowship applications that are involved
in both biomedical research and clinical and population health
research.
The committee meets in late January and reviews each
application. Their recommendations go to the Medical Advisory
Committee for overall review.
» Committee members
CHAIR:
Dr. Guillermina Almazan, McGill University
Researcher
MEMBERS:
Dr. Nathalie Arbour, University of Montreal
Researcher
Dr. Andrew Chojnacki, University of Calgary
Researcher
Dr. Shannon Dunn, University Health Network
Researcher
Dr. Paula Foster, Robarts Research Institute
Researcher
Dr. Bradley Kerr, University of Alberta
Researcher
Dr. James Marriott, Winnipeg Health Sciences Center
Neurologist
Dr. Shalina Ousman, University of Calgary
Researcher
Dr. Jacqueline Quandt, University of British Columbia
Researcher
Dr. Helen Tremlett, University of British Columbia
Researcher
The MS Society of Canada extends appreciation to the many researchers
who, in addition to regular clinical and research duties, commit
significant volunteer hours reviewing, evaluating and recommending
studies for MS Society funding. 