MSK-IF People & Committees

Adjudication Committee

The MSK-IF Adjudication Committee, composed of clinicians and patient partners, evaluates proposals submitted by teams of clinical researchers and MSK partners to use MSK-IF staff, resources, or space in the development that fall within the scope and priority of the strategic initiative.


Guided by a commitment to excellence and ethical collaboration, the committee upholds the following core values in its adjudication process:

Collaborative and Respectful Engagement
Foster regular, inclusive, and efficient communication among committee members, ensuring that all perspectives are valued and integrated into decision-making.
Patient-Centered Innovation
Support innovative projects and evidence-based research that enhance patient and population health, optimize the care experience and advance health equity.
Strategic Alignment
Evaluate proposals based on their alignment with FHS MSK-IF’s strategic priorities and potential for meaningful impact.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID)
Advocate for research that addresses systemic barriers and enhances accessibility for diverse populations.
Transparency and Integrity
Maintain transparency and accountability in decision-making processes.

 

Greg Alcock
Chris Bailey

Kenneth Faber

Kenneth Faber

Judith Henry

Tania Larsen

Tania Larsen

Alvin Shapiro

Alvin Shapiro

Mike Szekeres

 

People

Our MSK-IF team is composed of dedicated specialists with unique areas of expertise to develop and refine innovative health solutions for musculoskeletal health problems.

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Ji Min (Jamie) Kim

Digital Design Specialist

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Yuxin (Monica) Lin

Patient Interface Specialist

 

Operations Committee

The MSK-IF Operations Committee is composed of world-class researchers in MSK Health, specializing in various areas such as the upper extremity, lower extremity, and spine. The committee plays a key role in the oversight and management of MSK projects and ensures to integrate principles of equity, diversity, and inclusiveness in all decision-making processes.

Trevor Birmingham

Trevor Birmingham

Professor, School of Physical Therapy
Co-Director, Wolf Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab

Dianne Bryant

Dianne Bryant

Clinical Epidemiologist
Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Affiliated with Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and the Joint Replacement Institute

Joy MacDermid

Joy C. MacDermid

Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Professor, Department of Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Co-Director of Clinical Research, Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St Joseph's Health Centre

Alison Rushton

Alison Rushton

Professor and Director, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Associate Director of 深夜福利站 Bone and Joint Institute
Co-Director of Translational Research for Spinal Pain, CANSpine

Dave Walton

Dave Walton

Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences (cross-appt. Dept. of Psychiatry)
Associate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute
Associate Scientist, 深夜福利站 Bone and Joint Institute
Co-Director of Innovative Solutions for Spinal Pain, CANSpine