Innovation Fund Committee
Our Innovation Fund Sub-Committee plays a vital role in supporting the advancement of innovation through the AHSC AFP Innovation Fund.
This dedicated group is responsible for:
- Developing policies and processes that govern our innovation fund program.
- Monitoring the progress of all funded projects and providing helpful feedback while ensuring accountability and alignment with Innovation Fund Provincial Oversight Committee (IFPOC) guidelines.
- Participating in competition review panels, helping to evaluate and select high-impact proposals for funding that will drive innovation in the delivery of healthcare.
Through these efforts, the Sub-Committee helps ensure our Innovation Fund remains an effective catalyst for transformative research and innovation.
Our Innovation Fund Sub-Committee plays a vital role in supporting the advancement of innovation through the AHSC AFP Innovation Fund.
This dedicated group is responsible for:
- Developing policies and processes that govern our innovation fund program.
- Monitoring the progress of all funded projects and providing helpful feedback while ensuring accountability and alignment with Innovation Fund Provincial Oversight Committee (IFPOC) guidelines.
- Participating in competition review panels, helping to evaluate and select high-impact proposals for funding that will drive innovation in the delivery of healthcare.
Through these efforts, the Sub-Committee helps ensure our Innovation Fund remains an effective catalyst for transformative research and innovation.
The Innovation Fund Sub-Committee meets two to three times per year and provides regular updates to the Executive and Management Committees. Its members include:
- Chris Chan – Committee Chair
- James Scholey – Scientific Chair
- Jennifer Chung – UHN Cardiovascular Surgery
- Robert Maunder – MSH Psychiatry
- Karen Okrainec – MSH-UHN Medicine
- Matteo Parotto – MSH-UHN Anesthesia
- Tim Van Mieghem – MSH Obstetrics & Gynaecology