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.
Tania Larsen
Alvin Shapiro
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.
Ji Min (Jamie) Kim
Digital Design Specialist
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
Professor, School of Physical Therapy
Co-Director, Wolf Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab
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 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
Professor and Director, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences
Associate Director of Western Bone and Joint Institute
Co-Director of Translational Research for Spinal Pain, CANSpine
Dave Walton
Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences (cross-appt. Dept. of Psychiatry)
Asoociate Scientist, Lawson Health Research Institute
Asoociate Scientist, Western Bone and Joint Institute
Co-Director of Innovative Solutions for Spinal Pain, CANSpine
