AMY ZARZECZNY
CONTACT INFORMATION
Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Ph: (306) 337‐3345 110‐2 Research Drive Fx: (306) 585‐5461 University of Regina Email: [email protected] Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2
EDUCATION
2008 Master of Laws (LLM) with Distinction, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, England 2005 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with Distinction (Gold Medalist), University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB 2002 Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology with Distinction, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
2008 Stanley De Smith Prize in Public Law, London School of Economics and Political Science 2005 Gold Medal (Horace Harvey Medal in Law), University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2002‐5 Dean’s List, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2005 Mr. Justice W.G. Morrow Memorial Prize, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2004 Margaret ‐ Ellen Bonar Scholarship, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2004 Mr. Justice Arnold F. Moir Scholarship, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2004 Patricia J. Coffman Memorial Scholarship, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2004 Parlee Scholarship, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2004 Jones & de Villars Prize in Administrative Law, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2004 Carswell Prize in Law, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2004 Margaret ‐ Ellen Bonar Scholarship, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2002 Belzberg Entrance Scholarship, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law 2001 MacEachran Humanities Scholarship in Psychology, University of Alberta, Faculty of Arts 1998 Academic Excellence Entrance Scholarship, University of Alberta 1998 Saskatchewan Department of Education Scholarship
ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT
August 2011‐ Assistant Professor, Johnson‐ Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) Current University of Regina – Regina, SK
Program Director, Master of Health Administration, JSGS, University of Regina
August 2008 Research Associate, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta ‐ Edmonton, AB ‐June 2011
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LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
June 2011 Crown Counsel (0.5 appointment), Policy, Planning & Evaluation, Ministry of Justice and –March 2012 Attorney General of Saskatchewan – Regina, SK
2006‐2007 Lawyer, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP – Edmonton, AB
2005‐2006 Clerkship with the Alberta Court of Appeal and Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench – Edmonton, AB
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & DESIGNATIONS
External Research Fellow, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta
Adjunct Professor, Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewan
Member, Law Society of Saskatchewan
Member (inactive), Law Society of Alberta
PUBLICATIONS
Peer Reviewed Journal Publications
Jeremy Snyder, YY Chen, Krystyna Adams, David Birch, Timothy Caulfield, Glen Cohen, Valorie Crooks, Judy Illes, Amy Zarzeczny, “Navigating Physicians’ Ethical and Legal Duties to Patients Seeking Unproven Interventions Abroad” (2015) 61(7) Canadian Family Physician 584‐586.
Amy Zarzeczny, “Saskatchewan Joins British Columbia in Introducing an Immunize or Mask Policy”, (2015) 3(1) Health Reform Observer DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.13162/hro‐ors.v3i1.2435.
Timothy Caulfield, Kalina Kamenova, Ubaka Ogbogu, Amy Zarzeczny et al. “Research Ethics and Stem Cells: Is It Time to Re‐Think Current Approaches to Oversight?”, (2015) 16(1) EMBO Reports 2‐6.
Amy Zarzeczny & Marianne Clark, “Unproven Stem Cell‐Based Interventions & Physicians’ Professional Obligations; A Qualitative Study with Medical Regulatory Authorities in Canada”, (2014) 15:75 BMC Medical Ethics doi:10.1186/1472‐6939‐15‐75.
Timothy Caulfield & Amy Zarzeczny, “’Defining “Medical Necessity’ in an Age of Personalized Medicine: A View From Canada”, (2014) 36(9) BioEssays 813‐817.
Amy Zarzeczny, Timothy Caulfield , Ubaka Ogbogu, et al. “Professional Regulation ‐Potentially a Valuable Tool in Responding to ’Stem Cell Tourism’”, (2014) Stem Cell Reports DOI: 10.1016/j.stemcr.2014.06.016.
Daryl Pullman, Amy Zarzeczny & André Picard, “Media, Politics and Science Policy: MS and Evidence from the CCSVI Trenches” (2013) 14(6) BMC Medical Ethics doi:10.1186/1472‐6939‐14‐6.
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Zubin Master, Amy Zarzeczny, Christen Rachul & Timothy Caulfield, “What’s Missing: Discussing stem cell translational research in educational information on stem cell ‘tourism’” (2013) 41(1) Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics 254‐268.
Timothy Caulfield, Christen Rachul & Amy Zarzeczny, “The Evolution of Policy Issues in Stem Cell Research: An International Survey” (2012) 8(4) Stem Cell Reviews and Reports 1037‐1042.
Timothy Caulfield, Amy Zarzeczny & the Toronto Stem Cell Working Group, “Stem Cell Tourism and Canadian Family Physicians” (2012) 58(4) Canadian Family Physician 365‐368.
Amy Zarzeczny & Timothy Caulfield, “Legal Liability & Research Ethics Boards: The Case of Neuroimaging and Incidental Findings” (2012) 35 International Journal of Law and Psychiatry 137‐145.
Christen Rachul & Amy Zarzeczny, “The Rise of Neuroskepticism” (2012) 35 International Journal of Law and Psychiatry 77‐81.
Timothy Caulfield, Christen Rachul, Amy Zarzeczny & Henrik Walter, “Mapping the Coverage of Neuroimaging Research” (2010) 7(3) SCRIPTed 421‐428.
Amy Zarzeczny, Christen Rachul, Matthew Nisbet & Timothy Caulfield, “Stem cell clinics in the news” (2010) 28 Nature Biotechnology 1243‐1246.
Timothy Caulfield & Amy Zarzeczny, “Popular Culture Representations of Science: Views from the Canadian Stem Cell Research Community” (2010) 6 Stem Cell Reviews and Reports 337‐339.
Christen Rachul, Amy Zarzeczny, Tania Bubela & Timothy Caulfield, “Stem Cell Research in the News: More than a Moral Status Debate?” (2010) 7(2) SCRIPTed 311‐323.
Timothy Caulfield, Christen Rachul & Amy Zarzeczny, “‘Neurohype’ and the Name Game: Who’s to Blame?” (2010) 1(2) American Journal of Bioethics Neuroscience 13‐15.
Amy Zarzeczny & Timothy Caulfield, “Stem Cell Tourism & Doctors’ Duties to Minors” (2010) 10(5) American Journal of Bioethics 3‐15.
Timothy Caulfield, Christopher Scott, Insoo Hyun, Robin Lovell‐Badge, Kazuto Kato & Amy Zarzeczny, "Stem cell research policy and iPS cells" (2010) 7(1) Nature Methods 28‐33.
Amy Zarzeczny, Christopher Scott, Insoo Hyun, et al., "iPS Cells: Mapping the Policy Issues" (2009) 139(6) Cell 1032‐1037.
Timothy Caulfield, Amy Zarzeczny, Jennifer McCormick, et al. “The Stem Cell Research Environment: A Patchwork of Patchworks” (2009) 5(2) Stem Cell Reviews and Reports 82‐88.
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Amy Zarzeczny & Timothy Caulfield, “Emerging ethical, legal and social issues associated with stem cell research and the current role of the moral status of the embryo” (2009) 5(2) Stem Cell Reviews and Reports 96‐101.
Timothy Caulfield, Amy Zarzeczny, Jennifer McCormick, et al. “International stem cell environments: a world of difference” (2009) Nature Reports Stem Cells. Published online April 16, 2009: doi:10.1038/stemcells.2009.61
Book Chapters & Contributions to Edited Volumes
Amy Zarzeczny, Christen Rachul & Timothy Caulfield, “The Phenomenon of Stem Cell Tourism”, in Progenitor and stem cell technologies and therapies: Principles and Issues (Vol 1), Atala, A. ed. (Woodhead Publishing, 2012), pp. 206‐233.
Ciara Toole, Amy Zarzeczny & Timothy Caulfield, “Research Ethics Challenges in Neuroimaging Research – A Canadian Perspective”, in International Neurolaw – A Comparative Analysis, Spranger, T.M. eds. (Springer, 2012), pp. 89‐102.
Amy Zarzeczny & Timothy Caulfield, “Public Representations of Neurogenetics”, in Oxford Handbook of Neuroethics, J. Illes and B.J. Sahakian eds. (Oxford University Press, 2011), pp. 715‐728.
Ubaka Ogbogu & Amy Zarzeczny, “Effects of commercialisation on public opinion and trust of stem cell research“, in Translational Stem Cell Research: Issues Beyond the Debate on the Moral Status of the Human Embryo, Hermerén, G., Hug, K. eds. (Springer Humana Press, 2011), pp. 341‐364.
Tracey Bailey, Amy Zarzeczny & Timothy Caulfield, “Genetics and the Law”, in Canadian Health Law Practice Manual. (LexisNexis Canada, 2010).
Non‐refereed Publications
Amy Zarzeczny, “Physician‐assisted dying in Canada: Where do we stand after the Supreme Court’s Decision in Carter v. Canada?” (2015) Policy Brief (August): http://www.schoolofpublicpolicy.sk.ca/briefs/2015.08.18_JSGS‐policybriefs‐Assisted‐Dying_WEB.pdf.
Maeghan Toews, Sonja Zoeller, Li Du, Amy Zarzeczny, “Inter‐jurisdictional Comparison of Professional Regulations as a Tool to Address the Provision of Unproven Stem Cell Interventions” (2014) 22(3) Health Law Review 14‐22.
Amy Zarzeczny, “The CCSVI Wave Sweeps Saskatchewan” (2012) 4(1) Western Policy Analyst 1‐4.
Amy Zarzeczny, “Legal Policies Steer Direction of Stem Cell Research” (2009) 28(48) The Lawyers Weekly 15‐16.
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RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
Invited Presentations to Academic Audiences
“Physicians, Unproven Stem Cell‐Based Interventions & Professional Regulation –Opportunities Worth Exploring” (Presented at the Brocher Workshop: Towards consensus on marketing and regulation of emerging and unproven stem cell treatments, Hermance, Switzerland, Nov. 30, 2015).
“Stem Cell Research in the Public Eye – Are Policy Issues Shifting?” (Presented at Research Ethics and Stem Cell Research in Canada: Are Special Rules Needed?, Montreal, QB, March 24, 2014).
“Professional Regulation & Physician Involvement in Stem Cell Tourism – Case Studies & Interview Highlights” (Presented at Stem Cell Tourism: Physician Involvement and the Role of Professional Regulation ‐ A Policy Workshop, Edmonton, Alberta, March 7th, 2014).
“Public Pressure & Policy Making; The Unfolding Tale of MS liberation Therapy . . .” (Conference Presentation: Using and Abusing Evidence in Science and Health Policy, Banff, Alberta, May 31, 2012).
“Stem Cell Tourism: Issues & Implications” (Presented to the Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy Alumni Evening, Regina, Saskatchewan, October 18, 2011).
“Points to Consider: Legal Issues, Professional Obligations & Existing Recommendations” (Presented at Canadian Patients & Stem Cell Tourism: A Workshop, Toronto, Ontario, June 13, 2011).
“Shaping Stem Cell Research: The Role of the Media” (Presented at Understanding stem cell controversies: An intensive course on regulatory and socio‐ ethical issues, hosted by the Stem Cell Network, Calgary, Alberta, March 3, 2011).
“The Public Face of Neuroimaging: Perspectives from Neuroethics” (Keynote presentation at the University of Alberta Translational Neuroscience Symposium, Edmonton, Alberta, December 4, 2009).
“Ethical, Legal & Social Implications of Increasing Access to Personal Genetic Information” (Presented to the Canadian Association of Genetic Counselors, Banff, Alberta, November 12, 2009).
“Emerging ethical, legal and social issues associated with stem cell research & the current role of the moral status of the embryo” (Presented at Lay of the Land; an International Planning Workshop, Montreal, PQ, January 15, 2009).
“Canadian Stem Cell Policy; Looking Back, Looking Forward” (Presented at the Canada – China Stem Cell Workshop, Xi‐an, China, November 10 – 13, 2008).
Peer Reviewed Conference Paper Presentations
Kathy McNutt, Amy Zarzeczny. “Network Governance & Digital Era Policy Instrument” (Presented at the International Conference on Public Policy, Milan, Italy, July 1, 2015).
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Amy Zarzeczny, Timothy Caulfield. “Personalized Medicine; Altering the Role of Medical Necessity in Health System Policy” (Presented at the International Political Science Association Conference, Montreal, QB, July 22, 2014).
Amy Zarzeczny, Timothy Caulfield. “Emerging ELSI Issues in Stem Cell Research: Is it still about the moral status of the embryo?” (Presented at the Stem Cell Network Annual General Meeting, Vancouver, BC, November 5 – 7, 2008).
Peer Reviewed Poster Presentations
“A Survey of Members of the International Stem Cell Research Community; Perspectives from Players on the Field” (Till & McCulloch Meetings, Montreal, PQ, April 30 – May 2, 2012).
“Stem Cell Tourism & Doctors’ Duties to Minors” (Stem Cell Network Annual General Meeting, Montreal, PQ, November 2‐4, 2009).
“Regulation of Neuroimaging in Canada & Implications for Non‐Traditional Uses” (Brain Matters Conference, Halifax, NS, September 24‐26, 2009).
“Stem Cell Tourism & Doctors’ Duties to Minors” (International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual General Meeting, Barcelona, Spain, July 8‐11, 2009).
Invited Presentations to Public Audiences
“Public Engagement, Social Media and Health Policy: Exploring Opportunities and Challenges in the Stem Cell Sector”, Presented in the JSGS Public Lecture Series, Saskatoon (webcast to Regina), SK, October 27, 2015.
“Stem Cell Tourism: Physician Involvement and the Role of Professional Regulation”, Presented at Western Regional Training Centre Seminar Series, Regina (webcast to Saskatoon), SK, March 21, 2014.
Panel member ‐ Alberta Council of Technologies, Regenerative Medicine: Stem Cell Therapeutics, The Future of Health Care; Public Forum – Edmonton, June 22 & Calgary, June 23, 2009.
RESEARCH GRANTS
Current Project Affiliations
“PACE‐ 'Omics: Personalized, Accessible, Cost‐Effective applications of 'Omics technologies”, Genome Canada 2012 Large Scale Applied Research Project Competition, 2013‐2017 – Role: Co‐Applicant
“Canadian National Transplant Research Program”, CIHR Program Grant in Transplantation Research Grant Competition, 2013‐2018 ‐ Role: Co‐Applicant
“Developing Effective Policies for Managing Technologies for Rare Diseases”, CIHR Team Grant: Rare Diseases – Translating Basic Biology to Enhanced Patient Care, 2012‐2017‐ Role: Fellow
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Select Previous Project Affiliations
“Leveraging Social Media in the Stem Cell Sector: Improving Public Engagement and Information Dissemination Strategies”, Stem Cell Network Public Policy Impact Grant, 2014‐2015 – Role: Co‐Principal Investigator
“An Examination of Professional Regulation’s Role in Addressing Physician Involvement in Stem Cell Tourism”, Stem Cell Network Public Policy Impact Grant, 2012‐2014 – Role: Principal Investigator & Project Leader
“From the Lab to the Clinic: ELS Issues in Cancer Stem Cell Research”, Funded by Genome Canada (via the Cancer Stem Cell Consortium), April 2010‐March 2015 – Role: Research Associate
“The Stem Cell Research Environment: Drawing the Evidence and Experience Together”, Funded by Canada’s Stem Cell Network, October 2008‐ September 2012 – Role: Research Associate & Project Manager
“NeuroSCAN; NeuroScienceAndNorms: Ethical and Legal Aspects of Norms in Neuroimaging”, Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, in partnership with Mental Health and Addiction, the Academy of Finland and the German Federal Ministry of Research and Education, 2008‐2011 – Role: Research Associate & Project Manager
TEACHING
Essentials for Public Policy and Administration (JSGS 883) – Health Policy Module, Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina, Fall 2015
PhD Reading Course (JGSS 869) – Seminar on Liberal Theories, Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina, Winter 2015 (with Bob Hawkins).
Health Care Organization and Administration (JSGS 827), Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina, Fall 2013 (in‐person with Greg Marchildon); Fall 2014 (online); Fall 2015 (online).
Health Law and Policy (JSGS 835AT), Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina, Spring/Summer 2012 (in‐person); Winter 2015 (online).
Health Policy (JSGS 817), Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Regina, Winter 2012 (in‐person); Winter 2014 (online).
Invited Guest Lectures
“Collaboration and Consultation in Health Policy” (JSGS 830AA – MHA Residency I, University of Regina, September 26, 2015).
“Communication and Decision‐Making in the Face of Hard Policy Choices and Imperfect Information” (JSGS 830AB – MHA Residency II, University of Regina, May 31, 2015). 7 November, 2015
“Collaborative Policy Making in Health Care” (JSGS 830AA ‐ MHA Residency I, University of Regina, September 27, 2014).
"MS Wars: Hope, Science and the Internet" (UBC Clinical Neuroethics Film Night, by video conference, September 10, 2014).
“Parliamentary Government and the Legislative Process” (Johnson‐Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, Introduction to Canadian Government, University of Regina, September 12, 2012).
“Research Ethics in Action: Challenges and Debates in Stem Cell Research and Biobanking" (Presented to the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law Graduate Student Seminar, Edmonton, Alberta, March 17, 2011).
“Neuroimaging & Neuroethics; a Shifting Landscape” (Faculty of Law, Biotechnology Policy and the Law, LL 501, University of Alberta, March 16, 2011).
“Stem Cell Tourism” (Faculty of Law, Biotechnology Policy and the Law, LL 501, University of Alberta, March 2, 2011).
“Medical Tourism in the Stem Cell Arena – Emerging Issues” (Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Theories and Issues in Rehabilitation Science, REHAB 600, University of Alberta, February 25, 2011).
“Stem Cell Research; Laws, Policies & Social Controversies” (Faculty of Law, Biotechnology Policy and the Law, LL 501, University of Alberta, January 26, 2011).
“Research Ethics in Action; Experiences in Stem Cell Research and Biobanking” (Presented to the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law Graduate Student Seminar, Edmonton, Alberta, January 26, 2010).
“Genetics – Issues in Ethics, Law & Policy” (Faculty of Science, Genetics 448, University of Alberta, April 7, 2010).
“Physicians & CAM: Informed Consent & Other Challenges” (Med 541, University of Alberta, February 25, 2010).
“Stem Cell Tourism” (Faculty of Law, Biotechnology and the Law, LL 599, University of Alberta, February 24, 2010).
“Genetics, Law & Policy – Headlines & Highlights” (Faculty of Science, Genetics 448, University of Alberta, April 8, 2009).
“Introduction to Neuroethics” (Faculty of Law, Biotechnology and the Law, LL 599, University of Alberta, February 25, 2009).
“Stem Cell Research in the Canadian Context; where we are, how we got here & where we’re going” (Presented to the Faculty of Extension, Evolving Technologies Class, University of Alberta, February 24, 2009). 8 November, 2015
GRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION
PhD Students (Public Policy)
Victoria Taras (JSGS, U of S), Topic TBD, 2015 – current; Thesis committee member
Sharmi Jaggi (JSGS, U of S), Topic TBD, 2014 – current; Thesis committee member
Mary Deutscher (JSGS, U of S), “Clear Policy, Clear Conscience: An Analysis of Conscience in Canadian Healthcare”, 2014 – current; Thesis committee member
Olena Kapral (JSGS, U of R), “Health Profession Organizations: Their Role in the Contemporary Health Policy Process”, 2014 – current; Thesis committee member
Masters Students (Master of Public Policy – MPP)
Dinah Tambalo (JSGS, U of R), Topic TBD, 2015 – current: Supervisor
Chris Gbekorbu (JSGS, U of S), “Governing Citizen Scientists in the Development of Disruptive Innovations”, 2015 – current; Thesis committee member
Tara Todd (JSGS, U of R), “Studying Emergency Departments in Regina, Saskatchewan: The Prevalence of Low Acuity Emergency Department Attendance and Developing Policy Options to Replace Emergency Departments as Non‐Urgent Primary Care Centres”, 2015 – current; Thesis committee member
Meaghen Boiteau (JSGS, U of R), “Challenge, Settle, Repeat: A Socio‐Historical Analysis of the Legalization of Same‐Sex Marriage in Canada using the Theory of Fields”, 2014 – current; Thesis committee member
Caroline Beck (JSGS, U of R), “Assessing Value in Upstream Health Interventions: A Case Study of the Dr. Paul Schwann Centre Cardiac Rehabilitation Program”, 2015 (Passed); Thesis committee member
Jaime Leonard (JSGS, U of S), “The Innovation and Diffusion of Policy; Novelty in the Canadian Regulatory System for Plants With Novel Traits”, 2012 – 2015 (Passed); Thesis committee member
Jonathan Harris (JSGS, U of R), “Regionalization and resource allocation to facility‐based long‐term care in Saskatchewan and Manitoba”, 2013 – 2014 (Passed); Thesis committee member
ADMINISTRATIVE ROLES
2015‐Current Executive of Council, Member, U of R
2015‐Current Chair, Search Committee ‐ Tenure Track Faculty Position, JSGS
2015‐Current Member, Policy Workshop Advisory Panel, JSGS
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2015 Member, Search Committee ‐ Director, U of S Campus, JSGS
2015‐Current Law Day Event Organizing Group, JSGS
2014‐2015 Chair, Search Committee ‐ MHA Term Faculty Position, JSGS
2014 Member, Search Committee ‐ Executive Director, JSGS
2014‐Current Program Director, Master of Health Administration, JSGS
2014‐2015 Joint Admissions and Scholarship Committee Member, JSGS
2013‐2015 Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, Faculty Representative, JSGS
2013‐2014 Faculty Lead, Brown Bag Lunch Seminars, JSGS
2012‐2013 Co‐Faculty Lead, 2013 Tansley Poster Competition, JSGS
2011‐2013 Joint Curriculum Committee, JSGS
SELECT ACADEMIC, COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Appointments & Service Roles
2015‐current Editorial Board, Health Reform Observer
2015‐current Chair, Saskatchewan Health Reform Analysis Network
2014‐current Volunteer, Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (Support Program)
2012‐current Canadian Institutes of Health Research ‐ Stem Cell Oversight Committee
2009‐2013 National Judicial Institute –Science Policy Manual Development Committee
2010‐2011 Stem Cell Network Policy Development Committee – Participated in development of Policy Statement regarding emerging stem cell research technologies in the context of current challenges in Canadian stem cell policy
Workshops Facilitated for Public Servant Audiences
2015 Dynamics of Public Policy Development, JSGS Policy Workshop, August 27, 2015
Invited Workshops & Panel Participation
2014 Driving Regenerative Medicine to the Market and Clinic; An Exploration of Enablers, Impediments and Ethical‐Legal Challenges, Toronto, ON, November 2014.
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Session Chair: “Understanding the Niche Market Context: Incentives, Evidence and Decision‐Making”.
Consultation workshop ‐ “Medical Tourism and Me – Website Development Workshop”, focused on providing advice and evaluation of a public education website aimed at Canadians considering pursuing medical care abroad, hosted by the Simon Fraser University Medical Tourism Research Group.
2011 Expert consultation panel ‐ “An Ethical Framework For British Columbians Who Obtain Private Medical Care Abroad”, aimed at producing a White Paper for the British Columbia Ministry of Health (final product confidential), led by Valorie Crooks and Jeremy Snyder of Simon Fraser University.
2011 Consultation workshop examining research ethics issues in the neuroimaging context. The following paper resulted from that workshop: Eric Racine, Georg Northoff, Ravi Menon, Jonathan Kimmelman & Judy Illes, “A Canadian Perspective on Ethics Review and Neuroimaging: Tensions and Solutions” (2011) 38(4) Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences 572‐579.
Invited Peer Reviewer for the Following Journals
American Journal of Bioethics BMC Health Services Research Canadian Family Physician Globalization and Health Health Research Policy and Systems International Journal for Equity in Health International Journal for Radiology and Imaging Technology Monash Bioethics Review Nature Methods Plos One Progress in Health Science Stem Cells and Development Stem Cell Reports
Media Outreach
2015 Radio appearance on John Gormley Live, January 29, 2015, re: Stem Cell Tourism (Gordie Howe case)
Radio interview with Carol Thomson of CCJM (Saskatoon Media Group), September 22, 2015, re: Carter v. Canada, 2015 SCC 5 and physician‐assisted dying in Canada
2014 Interviewed for a UBC radio documentary on the topic of CCSVI in Canada; ran May 2, 2014; Gordon Katic; Media Producer and Student Coordinator | The Terry Project
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PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS
2014‐2015 International Political Science Association, Member
2009‐2010 International Society for Stem Cell Research, Member & 2014‐2015
2006‐2007 Edmonton Bar Association, Member
2005‐2007 Canadian Bar Association, Member
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2015 Screencasting Basics (CTL), University of Regina
Meet the Media Training Workshop, Gryphon Communications
Conference Moderating Workshop, University of Regina
Public Policy Facilitator Boot Camp, University of Regina
Ongoing Compliance with the Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Policy which requires all active members to complete thirty‐six hours of "Accredited CPD Activities" in the most current three‐year period
2014 NVivo Training (CTL), University of Regina
University Teaching Certificate Program on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education; University of Regina Centre for Teaching and Learning
Turnitin Training (CTL), University of Regina
UR Courses Training – Online Show & Tell (CCE), University of Regina
2011 Copyright Compliance Workshop, University of Regina
URCourses Introductory Training (CCE), University of Regina
2009 At the Cutting Edge of Stem Cell Science . . . Ethical and Policy Issues; An intensive seminar in bioethics, presented by the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
2008 Symposium on Translation of Stem Cells into Clinical Stem Cell Therapeutics, National Academy of Science, Washington, D.C.
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