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- [Des leaders du secteur de la santé de partout au Canada se réunissent à l’Hôpital St. Michael pour le lancement de Vital, une plateforme nationale de données sur la santé. ](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/des-leaders-du-secteur-de-la-sante-de-partout-au-canada-se-reunissent-a-lhopital-st-michael-pour-le-lancement-de-vital-une-plateforme-nationale-de-donnees-sur-la-sante/) - L’honorable Evan Solomon, ministre de l’Intelligence artificielle et de l’Innovation numérique, ainsi que des leaders du secteur de la santé provenant de partout au Canada, se sont réunis cette semaine à l’Hôpital St. Michael pour lancer Vital, une plateforme nationale de données sur la santé rendue possible grâce à un financement de 210 millions de dollars provenant des gouvernements et d’institutions partenaires.
- [Healthcare leaders from across Canada gather at St. Michael’s Hospital for launch of Vital, a national health data platform  ](https://unityhealth.to/2026/06/healthcare-leaders-across-canada-gather-at-st-michaels-for-launch-of-vital) - The Honourable Evan Solomon, Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation, and healthcare leaders from across Canada gathered at St. Michael’s Hospital this week to launch Vital, a national health data platform enabled by $210 million in government and institutional funding.
- [S5-Episode 2: Using AI, data analytics and federated learning to improve patient care](https://infomatters.simplecast.com/episodes/using-ai-data-analytics-and-federated-learning-to-improve-patient-care-utiliser-lia-lanalyse-de-donnees-et-lapprentissage-federe-pour-ameliorer-les-soins-aux-patients-4mgIjwQf) - How can artificial intelligence and data analytics improve patient care while maintaining public trust? In this episode, Dr. Amol Verma explores how health providers can learn from each other to improve clinical decision-making and system efficiency by sharing data across different institutions and using digital tools in a way that’s transparent and privacy protective.
- [100 millions de dollars accordés à une plateforme de données de santé fondée par des médecins de l’Hôpital St. Michael’s dans le cadre de la nouvelle stratégie canadienne en intelligence artificielle](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/100-millions-de-dollars-accordes-a-une-plateforme-de-donnees-de-sante-fondee-par-des-medecins-de-lhopital-st-michaels-dans-le-cadre-de-la-nouvelle-strategie-canadien/) - Une plateforme nationale de données de santé fondée par deux médecins de l’Hôpital St. Michael’s fait partie de la nouvelle stratégie fédérale en intelligence artificielle annoncée jeudi par le premier ministre Mark Carney. La plateforme de données de santé, appelée VITAL, recevra jusqu’à 100 millions de dollars en financement fédéral afin d’étendre cette plateforme basée en Ontario à l’échelle du pays, selon The Globe and Mail. Ce financement s’ajoute aux fonds déjà accordés par les sources fédérales, provinciales et institutionnelles, qui totalisaient 110 millions de dollars, portant ainsi le financement global du projet à plus de 210 millions de dollars, un investissement majeur dans l’innovation des données de santé au Canada.
- [$100-million awarded to health data platform founded by St. Michael’s Hospital physicians in Canada’s new AI strategy](https://unityhealth.to/2026/06/vital-health-data-platform-ai-for-all) - A national health data platform founded by two St. Michael’s Hospital physicians is part of Canada’s new federal AI Strategy announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday. The health data platform – called VITAL – will receive up to $100-million in federal funding to expand the Ontario-based platform across the country as part of the government’s highly anticipated strategy described as ‘AI for All.” That builds on previously awarded funding from federal, provincial and institutional sources that totaled $110 million, bringing the project’s full funding to over $210 million, a landmark investment in health data innovation for Canada.
- [Canada’s AI strategy to fund national health data project to improve care, investment, minister says](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-without-integrating-our-health-data-canada-risks-being-left-behind)
- [Without integrating our health data, Canada risks being left behind](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-without-integrating-our-health-data-canada-risks-being-left-behind)
- [Bridging the Imagination Gap: How Canadian companies can become global leaders in AI adoption](https://www.rbc.com/en/thought-leadership/the-growth-project/bridging-the-imagination-gap-how-canadian-companies-can-become-global-leaders-in-ai-adoption)
- [New data partnership to expand insights on hospital care in Ontario](https://www.ices.on.ca/announcements-and-events/new-data-partnership-to-expand-insights-on-hospital-care-in-ontario/)
- [CIHI and GEMINI team up to modernize hospital data and improve patient care](https://www.cihi.ca/en/news/cihi-and-gemini-team-up-to-modernize-hospital-data-and-improve-patient-care)
- [Artificial intelligence promises to change the way health care works](https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/artificial-intelligence-promises-to-change-the-way-health-care-works)
- [U of T and partner hospitals are improving patient care with new data tools](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/article-u-of-t-and-partner-hospitals-are-improving-patient-care-with-new-data/) - An example of the innovation made possible by the hospital network’s ecosystem is GEMINI. The GEMINI research network at St. Michael’s Hospital, part of Unity Health Toronto, deploys a data and analytics platform that leverages the rich information in hospital computer records to generate insights about how health care is delivered, informing changes that improve the patient experience while supporting the system. Over the past five years, the project has grown from a TAHSN-based innovation to an initiative that is helping the Government of Ontario improve health care at hospitals across the province.
- [Ontario doctors say AI use will improve health care](https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/ontario-doctors-say-ai-use-will-improve-health-care-7584247) - Ontario doctors expect health care will improve and it will be easier to detect patient health changes with the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) held an online news conference Wednesday to outline how AI technology has been introduced into some areas of health care and how bigger changes are on the way.
- [Unity Health awarded more than $7 million in CIHR funding for research projects](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/unity-health-awarded-more-than-7-million-in-cihr-funding-for-research-projects/) - Fourteen Unity Health investigators have been awarded grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for their research projects, totaling more than $7 million in federal funding. CIHR released the funding as part of their Spring 2023 Project Grant competition. This program funds projects with the greatest potential to advance health care, health systems and health outcomes. The funded Unity Health projects investigate a wide range of critical issues and span all areas of research, including social-cultural, health systems and service delivery, biomedical and clinical research.
- [Using Big Data to improve patient care](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/using-big-data-to-improve-patient-care/) - Seven hospital sites at five organizations in the GTA are participating in GEMINI. Over the next three years the team plans to develop...
- [U of T and AI: Faculty members on their research and its impact](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/u-of-t-and-ai-faculty-members-on-their-research-and-its-impact/) - Original author: Simona Choise Published: October 24, 2018 Source: https://www.utoronto.ca/ More time to interact with patients, improved...
- [How hospitals can increase capacity to cope with coronavirus](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/how-hospitals-can-increase-capacity-to-cope-with-coronavirus/) - Hospital capacity is a major concern for infectious-disease experts preparing for COVID-19 in Canada. Based on early estimates, one in five
- [Why business hours are bad for hospitals](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/why-business-hours-are-bad-for-hospitals/) - Sickness and accidents can strike at any time of the day or night. We are as likely to fall ill on a Saturday or Sunday as we are on...
- [Some Canadian hospitals are half-empty – and that’s a mixed blessing](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/some-canadian-hospitals-are-half-empty-and-that-s-a-mixed-blessing/) - Our hospital ward is only half full. We have not consistently seen, in more than a decade of training and practice, so few patients...
- [Ten IHPME research teams receive CIHR funding for COVID-19 projects](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/ten-ihpme-research-teams-receive-cihr-funding-for-covid-19-projects/) - Ten research teams led by IHPME faculty have received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to address the COVID-19
- [St. Michael’s researchers receive more than $4-million in federal funding to better understand the impact of COVID-19](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/manage-your-blog-from-your-live-site/) - St. Michael’s researchers receive more than $4-million in federal funding to better understand the impact of COVID-19 Original author:...
- [Can positioning COVID-19 patients on their stomach lead to better outcomes?](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/can-positioning-covid-19-patients-on-their-stomach-lead-to-better-outcomes/) - A team of General Internal Medicine (GIM) physicians are investigating whether the simple step of positioning a COVID-19 patient...
- [The Sound and the Fury: Battling Misinformation](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/the-sound-and-the-fury-battling-misinformation/) - During the COVID-19 pandemic, confusion over what is scientific fact — and what is fiction — is leading to a proliferation of misinformation
- [This guy knows how to avoid a worst-case scenario second wave this winter](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/this-guy-knows-how-to-avoid-a-worst-case-scenario-second-wave-this-winter/) - His name is Amol Verma, and he runs the Covid-19 Hospital Analytics Lab at U of T
- [Machine learning makes progress in care at Ontario hospitals](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/machine-learning-makes-progress-in-care-at-ontario-hospitals/) - Original author: Dianne Daniel Published: October 29, 2020 Source: https://www.canhealth.com/ Consider the following urgent situations:...
- [Why experts aren't declaring victory yet despite fewer COVID-19 deaths so far in Ontario's 2nd wave](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/why-experts-aren-t-declaring-victory-yet-despite-fewer-covid-19-deaths-so-far-in-ontario-s-2nd-wave/) - Treatment, testing have improved since virus hit province in spring, doctors say Original author: CBC News Published: October 30, 2020...
- [Five Unity Health experts are helping inform Ontario's response to the pandemic](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/five-unity-health-experts-are-helping-inform-ontario-s-response-to-the-pandemic/) - Original author: Maria Sarrouh Published: November 16, 2020 Source: https://unityhealth.to/ Can we track COVID-19 through our province’s...
- [Let’s make Canada a global leader in COVID-19 treatments](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/let-s-make-canada-a-global-leader-in-covid-19-treatments/) - Original author: Fahad Razak and Arthur Slutsky Published: November 24, 2020 Source: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/ Fahad Razak is a...
- [OMA Ask Ontario Doctors: The 3 Vs: Vaccine hesitancy, Virus variants, and Verification](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/oma-ask-ontario-doctors-the-3-vs-vaccine-hesitancy-virus-variants-and-verification/) - Published: February 3, 2021 Source: Ontario Medical Association Watch the media briefing here The 3 Vs: Vaccine hesitancy, Virus...
- [Ontario reopening: Doctor discusses province's plan and how virus variants could impact it](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/ontario-reopening-doctor-discusses-province-s-plan-and-how-virus-variants-could-impact-it/) - Air Date: February 9, 2021 Source: CBC Show: The Morning Edition - K-W with Craig Norris Listen to this episode Dr. Fahad Razak is a...
- [Surging rate of COVID-19 infections eases; health officials warn against complacency](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/surging-rate-of-covid-19-infections-eases-health-officials-warn-against-complacency/) - Original author: Colin Perkel Published: February 10 2021 Source: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/ , https://www.airdrietoday.com/ The...
- [Risk of death from COVID-19 is 3.5 times higher than influenza, CMAJ study finds](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/risk-of-death-from-covid-19-is-3-5-times-higher-than-influenza-cmaj-study-finds/) - Original author: The Canadian Press Published: February 10, 2021 Source: https://www.cp24.com/ A study published Wednesday in the...
- [Toronto study finds COVID-19 deaths 3.5 times higher than influenza](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/toronto-study-finds-covid-19-deaths-3-5-times-higher-than-influenza/) - Original author: Peter Jackson Published: February 10, 2021 Source: https://www.thetelegram.com/ TORONTO, Ont. — There may be no known...
- [Le risque de mourir de la COVID-19 3,5 fois plus élevé que de la grippe](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/le-risque-de-mourir-de-la-covid-19-3-5-fois-plus-eleve-que-de-la-grippe/) - (Toronto) Une étude publiée mercredi dans le Journal de l’Association médicale canadienne conclut que le risque de mourir de la COVID-19...
- [Ask Ontario Doctors: Big Data](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/ask-ontario-doctors-big-data/) - Published: February 10, 2021 Source: Ontario Medical Association Watch the media briefing here OMA media briefing to discuss how...
- [How does COVID-19 compare to the flu?](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/how-does-covid-19-compare-to-the-flu/) - Air Date: February 10, 2021 Source: CTV News Toronto Watch the news clip The data from the Ontario Medical Association was gathered...
- [Study finds the risk of death from covid-19 is 3.5 times higher than from flu](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/study-finds-the-risk-of-death-from-covid-19-is-3-5-times-higher-than-from-flu/) - Original author: Yahoo Singapore News Published: February 11, 2021 Source: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/ While some still had their doubts,...
- [Risk of death 3.5 times higher for COVID-19 than influenza: CMAJ study](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/risk-of-death-3-5-times-higher-for-covid-19-than-influenza-cmaj-study/) - Air Date: February 11, 2021 Source: Global News Radio Show: 640 Toronto's Morning Show Listen to the episode Peter Shurman guest hosts...
- [COVID-19 patients much sicker and more likely to die than flu patients](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/covid-19-patients-much-sicker-and-more-likely-to-die-than-flu-patients/) - Tejasvi Hora is a PhD candidate in Geography at the University of Waterloo researching the relationship between groundwater use and...
- [The scientific case for delaying the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/the-scientific-case-for-delaying-the-second-dose-of-the-covid-19-vaccine/) - Original author: Fahad Razak, Gerald Evans & Arthur Slutsky Published: March 17, 2021 Source: https://www.thestar.com/ The development of...
- [COVID-19 has re-inforced Canada’s need to strengthen generalist models of hospital care](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/covid-19-has-re-inforced-canada-s-need-to-strengthen-generalist-models-of-hospital-care/) - Original author: Fahad Razak & Amol Verma Published: March 29, 2021 Source: https://www.thestar.com/ Hospitals have faced tremendous...
- [Podcast: LTC restrictions, second dose delays of vaccine and ICU pressures](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/podcast-ltc-restrictions-second-dose-delays-of-vaccine-and-icu-pressures/) - Published: April 1, 2021 Source: Zoomer Radio Guests: Dr. Susy Hota and Dr. Amol Verma Listen to this podcast ONTARIO HOSPITAL ICUS...
- [‘It’s going to get worse’ in Ontario](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/it-s-going-to-get-worse-in-ontario/) - Published: April 12, 2021 Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/ Dr. Razak, a member of Ontario’s science advisory table, says the province is...
- [Canada's health care workers brace for the painful blow of a punishing third wave](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/canada-s-health-care-workers-brace-for-the-painful-blow-of-a-punishing-third-wave/) - Original author: Paula Newton Published: April 18, 2021 Source: https://www.cnn.com/ (CNN) For days now, as the Covid-19 case count...
- [Our actions can help pull Canada’s health care system back from the brink](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/our-actions-can-help-pull-canada-s-health-care-system-back-from-the-brink/) - Fahad Razak, David Naylor and Arthur Slutsky are physicians and professors in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto....
- [Clinical Practice Guidelines Webinar: Tocilizumab](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/clinical-practice-guidelines-webinar-tocilizumab/) - The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table is a group of scientific experts and health system leaders who evaluate and report on...
- [Better response to drug shortages could be an important legacy of COVID-19](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/better-response-to-drug-shortages-could-be-an-important-legacy-of-covid-19/) - Original authors: Amol Verma, Contributors: Jennifer Gibson & Fahad Razak Published: May 5, 2021 Source: https://www.thestar.com/...
- [Mixing COVID-19 vaccines could be making the best 'of a bad situation'](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/mixing-covid-19-vaccines-could-be-making-the-best-of-a-bad-situation/) - With AstraZeneca delays, and 36 million doses of Pfizer and Moderna scheduled to come, mixing for potentially hundreds of thousands of...
- [NACI chair says advice not meant to give AstraZeneca recipients vaccine remorse](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/naci-chair-says-advice-not-meant-to-give-astrazeneca-recipients-vaccine-remorse/) - Original author: Mia Rabson Published: May 6, 2021 Source: https://www.thestar.com/ OTTAWA - The chair of the National Advisory Committee...
- [What can I do when I'm vaccinated? Calls grow for guidance from Canadian public health officials](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/what-can-i-do-when-i-m-vaccinated-calls-grow-for-guidance-from-canadian-public-health-officials/) - Original author: Sharon Kirkey Published: May 7, 2021 Source: https://nationalpost.com/ 'What concerns me is there is confusion out there...
- [Alberta faces shortage of COVID-19 drug as global demand spikes](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/alberta-faces-shortage-of-covid-19-drug-as-global-demand-spikes/) - Provinces with highest case rates hit by shortage of medication for sickest patients Original author: Jennifer Lee Published: May 11,...
- [As a mother awaits brain surgery alone, her son urges easing of hospital visitor restrictions](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/as-a-mother-awaits-brain-surgery-alone-her-son-urges-easing-of-hospital-visitor-restrictions/) - Restrictions necessary to stop spread of COVID-19, Toronto Western Hospital says Original author: Samantha Beattie Published: May 20,...
- [Your one (or two?) dose summer guide to reopenings and travel](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/your-one-or-two-dose-summer-guide-to-reopenings-and-travel/) - With 58 per cent of Canadians (and counting) having received a first dose of a COVID vaccine, many are eagerly diving into a “one-dose”...
- [Pfizer is not superior to Moderna and it's 'perfectly okay' to mix COVID vaccines, experts say](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/pfizer-is-not-superior-to-moderna-and-it-s-perfectly-okay-to-mix-covid-vaccines-experts-say/) - While health authorities are reassuring Canadians that it’s safe to mix COVID-19 vaccines doses, some appear to be rejecting Moderna for...
- [You can gather with relatives on Family Day again. Here's how to stay safe](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/you-can-gather-with-relatives-on-family-day-again-here-s-how-to-stay-safe/) - Ontario has loosened COVID-19 restrictions, allowing indoor gatherings of up to 50 people Original author: Paula Duhatschek Published:...
- [Is it time to end mask mandates in Ontario schools? - Video](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/is-it-time-to-end-mask-mandates-in-ontario-schools-video/) - Original author: CP24 Published: February 23, 2022 Source: cp24.com
- [Should Ontario accelerate its reopening timeline? - Video](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/should-ontario-accelerate-its-reopening-timeline-video/) - Original author: CP24 Published: February 10, 2022 Source: cp24.com
- [High rate of COVID-19 deaths this month in southwestern Ontario due to rate of infections...](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/high-rate-of-covid-19-deaths-this-month-in-southwestern-ontario-due-to-rate-of-infections/) - Doctors say more people are getting infected, so more people will be hospitalized and potentially die Original author: CBC News...
- [Filling the AI knowledge gap in health care](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/filling-the-ai-knowledge-gap-in-health-care/) - Published: February 4, 2022 Source: theglobeandmail.com Event summary produced by The Globe and Mail Events team. The Globe’s editorial...
- [As COVID-19’s third wave recedes in Canada, what’s next? Six steps to save summer](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/as-covid-19-s-third-wave-recedes-in-canada-what-s-next-six-steps-to-save-summer/) - Opinion: While wide vaccine coverage gives us a safety net for the fall of 2021, mutation risks are real, and complacency could lead to a...
- [Are vaccine passports no longer 'absolutely necessary?' - Podcast](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/are-vaccine-passports-no-longer-absolutely-necessary/) - Original author: CBC Listen Published: February 15, 2022 Source: cbc.ca
- [Patients with disabilities had longer COVID-19 hospital stays, high readmission rate: study](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/patients-with-disabilities-had-longer-covid-19-hospital-stays-high-readmission-rate-study/) - Original author: Melissa Couto Zuber Published: January 31, 2022 Source: ctvnews.ca Sandi Bell knows how difficult it can be for someone...
- [Looking to a post-pandemic Canada: What can we learn from the U.K.?](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/looking-to-a-post-pandemic-canada-what-can-we-learn-from-the-u-k/) - Opinion: How can society reopen safely with the rise of the dangerous Delta variant? We can again use the UK as a crystal ball, but this...
- [Up to four million Ontarians have had Omicron](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/up-to-four-million-ontarians-have-had-omicron/) - For the first time Premier Ford responds to the “trucker convoy” and weighs in the current COVID-19 climate in Ontario. Adrian Ghobrial...
- [Personas que tuvieron omicron podrian volver a contagiarse](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/personas-que-tuvieron-omicron-podrian-volver-a-contagiarse/) - Nuevos estudios han determinado que es posible que las personas que ya se contagiaron y se curaron de la variante Omicron del COVID-19...
- [Poll: Nearly 30% of Canadians say it's time to 'learn to live' with COVID-19](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/poll-nearly-30-of-canadians-say-it-s-time-to-learn-to-live-with-covid-19/) - Original author: Melissa Couto Zuber Published: February 10, 2022 Source: nationalpost.com A new poll suggests almost 30 per cent of...
- [Canada needs new rules now for fully vaccinated people](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/canada-needs-new-rules-now-for-fully-vaccinated-people/) - Original author: NATHAN STALL, FAHAD RAZAK AND ANDREW MORRIS Published: June 24, 2021 Source: theglobeandmail.com After a slow start,...
- [Ontario hospitals facing critical shortage of blood collection tubes](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/ontario-hospitals-facing-critical-shortage-of-blood-collection-tubes/) - Some hospitals are telling staff to conserve supplies and reconsider the number of blood tests they order as fears grow about prolonged...
- [Shortage of blood-test materials leaves hospitals scrambling to treat patients](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/shortage-of-blood-test-materials-leaves-hospitals-scrambling-to-treat-patients/) - Original author: Carly Weeks Published: February 11, 2022 Source: theglobeandmail.com Canadian hospitals and laboratories say the country...
- [We should debate the best COVID treatments. But let’s eschew revisionist history](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/we-should-debate-the-best-covid-treatments-but-let-s-eschew-revisionist-history/) - Fahad Razak, Arthur Slutsky and David Naylor are physicians and professors in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto....
- [It's time for a new COVID-19 vaccination strategy in Ontario, experts urge](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/it-s-time-for-a-new-covid-19-vaccination-strategy-in-ontario-experts-urge/) - Original author: Allison Jones, the Canadian Press Published: April 3, 2022 Source: cp24.com TORONTO -- Ontario is entering a sixth wave...
- [What to make on mixed messaging about masks - Video](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/what-to-make-on-mixed-messaging-about-masks-video/) - Original author: CP24 Published: April 4, 2022 Source: cp24.com
- [Why Body Mass Index Isn’t the Best Measure of Health](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/why-body-mass-index-isn-t-the-best-measure-of-health/) - Original author: Tina Knezevic Published: April 21, 2022 Source: Reader's Digest Canada Although the metric can predict health risk for...
- [Analyzing Science Table’s latest COVID modelling - Video](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/analyzing-science-table-s-latest-covid-modelling-video/) - Original author: Tina Knezevic Published: April 14, 2022 Source: cp24.com
- [Ontario Science Advisory Table Leadership Update](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/ontario-science-advisory-table-leadership-update/) - Original author: Public Health Ontario Published: April 29, 2022 Source: publichealthontario.ca Effective May 9, 2022, Dr. Fahad Razak...
- [Ontario's top doctor to recommend extending mask mandate for hospitals, transit](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/ontario-s-top-doctor-to-recommend-extending-mask-mandate-for-hospitals-transit/) - Ontario's top doctor to call for mask extension Original author: Holly McKenzie-Sutter and Allison Jones The Canadian Press Published:...
- [’A PR DISASTER’: EXPERTS WORRY MESSAGING MAY HINDER COVID BOOSTER UPTAKE](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/a-pr-disaster-experts-worry-messaging-may-hinder-covid-booster-uptake/) - "IT’S HARD TO MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO GET BOOSTERS WHEN THEY WANT TO BELIEVE THIS IS DONE" Original author: Nicole Thompson, The Canadian...
- [Today’s coronavirus news: Ontario reports 10 more deaths, 3,077 new cases...](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/today-s-coronavirus-news-ontario-reports-10-more-deaths-3-077-new-cases/) - Original author: Star staff and wire services Published: April 3, 2022 Source: The Record The latest coronavirus news from Canada and...
- [Hausse des hospitalisations en Ontario après la fin du port obligatoire du masque](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/hausse-des-hospitalisations-en-ontario-apres-la-fin-du-port-obligatoire-du-masque/) - Original author: Étienne Lajoie Published: April 5, 2022 Source: Le Devoir La situation s’aggrave dans certains hôpitaux de l’Ontario,...
- [With restrictions lifted, experts fear people will think COVID is over and forgo fourth dose](https://geminimedicine.ca/post/with-restrictions-lifted-experts-fear-people-will-think-covid-is-over-and-forgo-fourth-dose/) - Government messaging about the state of the COVID-19 pandemic may stymie uptake of fourth vaccine doses, some experts said, as provinces...
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## Profiles

- [Peters, Lamar](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/peters-lamar/) - Educational background I received my Bachelor’s of Science (Honours) with a major in Biological Sciences from Brock University. My past accomplishments Prior to joining GEMINI, I was part of a health science research lab investigating how mitochondrial lipids influence fat metabolism and cellular function, with implications for rare disorders like Barth syndrome. I also worked
- [Orkin, Julia](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/orkin-julia/) - Dr. Julia Orkin (MD, MSc) is the Associate Chief Medical Officer at SickKids Hospital and a hospitalist paediatrician. She is the Medical Director of the Complex Care program at SickKids. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto and holds an Associate-Scientist position at the SickKids Research Institute. She is also the Paediatric
- [Mahant, Sanjay](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/mahant-sanjay/) - Dr. Sanjay Mahant is a Co-Lead of GEMINI-Paediatrics. He is a Paediatric Hospitalist and Complex Care Paediatrician at SickKids, Professor and Associate Chair of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto, Senior Associate Scientist at the SickKids Research Institute, and cross-appointed in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto. He has led
- [Anoutchina, Danika](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/danika-anoutchina/) - Educational background I graduated from the University of Toronto in 2024, with an HBSc in Statistics, Computer Science, and Mathematics. My past accomplishments During my undergrad, I was part of the UofT Statistical Sciences Union, where I eventually became Vice President. Throughout this time we were able to directly aid statistics and actuarial sciences students
- [Lim, Rebecca](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/lim-rebecca/) - Educational background I completed my Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, followed by my Master of Science degree in Global Health Science & Epidemiology at the University of Oxford (Lincoln College). My past accomplishments Before joining GEMINI and SickKids, I worked at the National University of Singapore,
- [Islam, Farhana](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/islam-farhana/) - Educational background I completed my PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology at the University of Toronto. During my PhD, I was also a Junior Fellow at Massey College. Prior to this, I completed an MSc in Neuroscience at Queen’s University and an Honours BSc with a double major in Neuroscience and Biochemistry at the University of
- [Blacher, Aviva](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/blacher-aviva/) - Educational background I completed my MSc in Clinical Science and Psychopathology at Western University, and my BA&Sc in Cognitive Science at McGill University. My past accomplishments For my MSc thesis, I analyzed provincial health data to examine child- and family-level factors influencing sleep and psychopathology among children receiving mental health care. At the CAMH Borderline
- [Mondal, Rimi](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/mondal-rimi/) - Educational background I have a bachelor’s in Planning, along with two postgraduate degrees in Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (Architecture, Design, and Implementation). My past accomplishments I shifted from planning into the world of data (ArcGIS was the bridge), picked up new skills along the way, and worked on solving real problems across banking,
- [Cheng, Sylvia](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/sylvia-cheng/) - Educational background I received my Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Honours Psychology and Business, and a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Waterloo. When I feel most inspired When I can make a positive impact in people's lives. A nice cup of tea doesn't hurt either. A few of my
- [Feinstein, Carlee](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/feinstein-carlee/) - Educational background I earned my Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Toronto and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science from St. Francis Xavier University. My past accomplishments I have contributed to paediatric health research at the Hospital for Sick Children through statistical analysis and extensive data quality work on
- [Chow, Chloe](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/chloe-chow/) - Educational background I received my Bachelor’s of Science, majoring in Life Science, and then my Masters of Science in Epidemiology from Queen’s University. My past accomplishments My past experiences include my Masters thesis project, which investigated the prevalence and determinants of physical activity among ovarian cancer survivors. After completing my masters thesis, I worked at
- [Gill, Peter](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/gill-peter/) - My role with GEMINI team: I am a general paediatrician and scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children SickKids Research Institute, an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, and a Senior Associate at the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, University of Oxford. I am
- [Verma,  Amol](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-amol-verma/) - My role with the GEMINI team: I am an internal medicine physician and scientist at Unity Health Toronto and the Temerty Professor of AI Research and Education in Medicine at the University of Toronto. My educational background: I completed a BSc in Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie, medical school and residency at the University of
- [Hamilton, Samuel](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/hamilton-samuel/) - Educational background I graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) and a Minor in German Language and Literature from the University of Ottawa. My past accomplishments I received the Province of Ontario Service Award in 2023 from the Minister of Multiculturalism for my philanthropic work with the Canadian Red Cross. I was also awarded
- [Yada, Nicole](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/nicole-yada/) - Director, VITAL
- [Imrit, Arshad](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/arshad-imrit/) - Educational background I obtained an Honours BSc (Biology) and later a MSc (Bioinformatics) from York University. During my masters I worked with honey bees, getting stung every summer because we were stealing their honey. My past accomplishments I worked as a junior data scientist in ecology, where I looked at the long-term effects of climate
- [Roberts,  Surain](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-surain-roberts/) - Educational background I completed my PhD at the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto, and my bachelors in Biological Sciences at The University of Chicago. My past accomplishments I am a health outcomes researcher and applied biostatistician. My research leverages data from large health networks to learn about differences
- [Cashen, Dan](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/cashen-dan/) - Educational background I’m a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and two Master’s degrees, one in Nursing and one in Health Management. I also hold the Certified Health Executive designation with the Canadian College of Health Leaders and am completing CPA training through CPA Ontario. This blend of clinical, operational, and financial
- [Löffler,  Anne](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-anne-loffler/) - Educational background PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience (University College London) MSc in Neuroscience (McGill University) BSc in Psychology (Humboldt University in Berlin) My past accomplishments Before joining GEMINI, I was a postdoctoral researcher in Cognitive Neuroscience at Columbia University. In my research, I investigated the dynamic brain mechanisms underlying decision-making in healthy and clinical populations, using
- [Rashid, Shomaila](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/shomaila-rashid/) - Educational background I completed my Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry from McMaster University, and then my Masters of Science in Biostatistics from the University of Toronto. My past accomplishments Before joining GEMINI, I worked as a biotech analyst at SGS. I tested pharmaceutical products using HPLC to ensure safety and compliance with regulatory standards. For
- [Shen, Trong](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/trong-shen/) - Educational background Nanotechnology Engineering for my Bachelors and Biomedical Engineering for my Masters. Simply put, I learned lots about materials science, fabrication, and bioengineering. My past accomplishments Used to work at a bank; know a thing or two about banking, finance, and investment Used to do wet lab during my masters, research topic involves image
- [Patterson, Enya](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/patterson-enya/) - Educational background I received my Bachelor's of Science (Honours) with a major in Life Sciences from Queen's University and later received my Master's of Public Health from Brock University. My past accomplishments Some of my most fulfilling work began during my time with Queen's Students for Literacy, where I had the opportunity to tutor and
- [Wankiewicz, Matthew](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/matthew-wankiewicz/) - Educational background I completed my Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, majoring in Statistics and minoring in Mathematics. My past accomplishments During my undergrad, I was part of a team who created an interactive R package for learning the essentials of RStudio and GitHub. When I feel most inspired I am working with
- [Kadey, Victoria](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/victoria-kadey/) - My past accomplishments I have over 15 years experience working in various industries and can draw on my knowledge to bring creative solutions to my daily tasks. A few of my favourite things Listening to podcasts, walking in nature
- [Marchena, Kayley](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/kayley-marchena/) - Educational background I have a Bachelors in Physics from Queens University of Charlotte and Masters in Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto. My past accomplishments My past research focused on applying novel neuroimaging techniques on a range of clinical and research cohorts to better understand cerebrovascular function. Essentially, getting people to breath in CO2
- [Yau, Daryl](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/daryl-yau/) - Educational background I completed my Bachelor of Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in Statistics and minoring in Risk Management. My past accomplishments Used to work at a start-up company in healthcare industry, focusing on the vital data of elderly individuals, and work on data pipeline and statistical modelling. I have also
- [Wang, Haoran](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/wang-haoran/) - Educational background I graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science, Joint Honours in Mathematics and Computer Science. My past accomplishments Before joining GEMINI, I contributed to IATA’s modern baggage messaging project, helping improve data exchange between airlines, reduce waiting time at carousels, and make baggage information more accessible to everyone. When I feel
- [Astray, Daniel](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/astray-daniel/) - Educational background I completed my Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences at Western University (Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry). For my thesis, I worked in the Wolf Orthopaedic Biomechanics Lab and analyzed high-density surface EMG signals to study ankle-plantarflexor motor unit recruitment during standing perturbations. My past accomplishments At Western University I presented my honours
- [Wang, Sissi](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/wang-sissi/) - Educational background I received my Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science at the University of Toronto, and Master of Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. My past accomplishments Before working in communications, I was a journalist for 10 years covering science, technology, business and national news in print, digital, radio and TV. I'm particularly fond
- [Lam, Phyllis](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/phyllis-lam/) - Educational background I received my bachelor of science from the University of Waterloo majoring in biotechnology and economics and my masters of bioinformatics from the University of Guelph. My past accomplishments During my masters, I had the opportunity to do research at a Toronto-based drug discovery company called Cyclica Inc. where I built a pipeline
- [Vaidyanathan, Shruthi](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/shruthi-vaidyanathan/) - Educational background I received my Bachelors of Science double majoring in Mathematics and Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto’s St. George campus. I am in the process of completing a part-time Masters in Biostatistics at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. My past accomplishments My previous experience includes
- [Mussavi, Ali](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/mussavi-ali/) - Educational background I hold an MD from Iran, a Master of Health Administration from the University of British Columbia, and I am currently completing a PhD in Health Information Science at the University of Victoria. My past accomplishments Prior to joining VITAL, I spent nearly two decades at the BC Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA),
- [Vicknarajah, Ragave](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/vicknarajah-ragave-2/) - Educational background I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science in Mental Health Studies and Applied Statistics from the University of Toronto, where I also earned my Master of Information in Human-Centred Data Science at the University of Toronto’s iSchool. My past accomplishments During my master’s program, I worked at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of
- [Razak,  Fahad](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-fahad-razak/) - My role with the GEMINI team: I am a general internist at St Michaels Hospital, Scientist at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, and Canada Research Chair in Data-Informed Health Care Improvement at the University of Toronto. I co-founded GEMINI, the largest hospital research network in Canada, and have received over $210 million in funding as
- [Widaatalla, Nahid](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/widaatalla-nahid/) - Educational background Bachelor of Science (Major in Anatomy & Cell Biology, Minor in International Development), McGill University Master of Public Health, University of Waterloo Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism & Health Impact, University of Toronto My past accomplishments Prior to joining GEMINI I worked at UHN as part of the Integrated Care program, where I
- [Wu, Gloria](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/wu-gloria/) - Educational background I graduated from University of Toronto with a MASc in Biomedical Engineering and a BASc, Engineering Science. My past accomplishments At my previous role as a biomedical systems engineer, I helped to develop a cloud-connected, fabric-based wearable holter monitor for patients with cardiovascular issues.During my masters I lead a team to win “best
- [Pitman, William](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/pitman-william/) - Educational background I have a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering from Queen’s University and a Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo. My research during my master’s involved using machine learning techniques to improve ultrasound image quality when hardware is limited (e.g., portable devices). My past
- [Krishnan, Amrit](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/krishnan-amrit/) - Amrit Krishnan is a Technical Team Lead at the Vector Institute. He leads the development of open-source software tools for the responsible development and deployment of Machine Learning (ML) systems for healthcare. Specifically, his team develops tools for: 1. Evaluating and monitoring ML systems to help clinical teams adopt them into their workflows in a safe and
- [Dolatabadi,  Elham](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-elham-dolatabadi-2/) - Elham Dolatabadi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Health Policy and Management in Machine Learning and Health Informatics at York University and a Faculty Affiliate at Vector Institute. Prior to this, she was a Scientist and Health Lead at Vector Institute, where she led various large-scale projects in collaboration with hospitals, government, and
- [Louis, Rochelle](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/louis-rochelle/) - Educational background I have a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Boston University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategy & Marketing from the University of Toronto. My past accomplishments I began my career in research at Massachusetts General Hospital working on cardiovascular imaging clinical trials. During this time, my work was published
- [Sy, Jeffrey](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/jeffrey-sy/) - Educational background I have a BA in Sociology from Ryerson University and an advanced diploma in Software Engineering Technology from Centennial College. My past accomplishments Optimized processes and streamlined data flows while interning at the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery. When I feel most inspired When the work I do aids in advancing
- [Ismail, Marwa](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/marwa-ismail/) - Educational background I hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Cairo University and a Master’s in Health Research Methodology, IHPME, University of Toronto. My academic training combines clinical expertise with strong foundations in epidemiology, biostatistics, and outcomes and evaluation. My past accomplishments My work spans diverse research projects, including studies of prescribing patterns, diagnostic practices,
- [Sharafoddini, Anis](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/sharafoddini-anis/) - Educational background I have a background in both Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, holding bachelor's degrees in each. My interest in health sciences led me to continue with a Master's in Biomedical Engineering, and eventually a Ph.D. in Public Health and Health Science from the University of Waterloo. This path has helped me work across different
- [Lail,  Sharan](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-sharan-lail/) - Educational Background I graduated from UofT’s Bachelor of Pharmacy program, which was followed by a Pharmacy Residency at SMH. To further broaden my clinical knowledge and skills, I completed a Doctor of Pharmacy degree through the University of Florida. My past accomplishments For more than 15 years, I have held clinical pharmacy positions at St.
- [Quinn, Kieran](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/kieran-quinn/) - Dr. Kieran Quinn is a General Internist and Palliative Care Clinician-Scientist at Sinai Health at the University of Toronto. He uses advanced analytic methods to improve end-of-life care for people with noncancer illness and the care of people with post COVID-19 condition (long COVID). Dr. Quinn advised the provincial government as a member of the
- [Eng, Lawson](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/eng-lawson/) - Dr. Lawson Eng, MD, SM, FRCPC is a Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. He completed his medical school, internal medicine and medical oncology residency at the University of Toronto and completed his fellowship through the Royal College - Clinician Investigator Program
- [Liu, Bill](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/bill-liu/) - Educational background I completed my 2nd MSc majoring in Biostatistics at the University of Toronto in 2022. I completed my 1st MSc majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto in 2020. I completed my HBSc double majoring in Biology and Philosophy at the University of Toronto in 2018. My past accomplishments
- [Guo, Yishan](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/yishan-guo/) - Educational background I have a Bachelors degree in marine biology and yes I know a bit about planktons, fishes, and whales. I completed my Masters degree in Biostatistics at the University of Toronto. My past accomplishments I was the first Data Analyst at GEMINI for two years. Before I join GEMINI again, I spent 4
- [Liu, Geoffrey](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/liu-geoffrey/) - Dr. Liu graduated sum laude from the University of Toronto medicine program, followed by residencies at the University of Toronto and a fellowship at the Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center in Boston. He was Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School before returning in 2006 to the Ontario Cancer Institute–Princess Margaret Hospital. Dr. Liu’s
- [Ijere, Ijere](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/ijere-ijere/) - Educational background A graduate of Economics, I have actively pursued a career in Linux Infrastructure management, Automation, Containerization and Orchestration, over an 8-year period, attaining the RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer) and RHCDS (Red Hat Certified Datacenter Specialist) credentials. My past accomplishments I have worked as a DevOps Engineer where I created and maintained various
- [You, Shirley](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/shirley-you/) - Educational background I completed a bachelors degree in Mathematics in China, followed by a masters degree in Mathematics, focusing on Statistics from the University of Ottawa. My past accomplishments Prior to GEMINI, I worked at IMBA Medical as a Data Analyst to support the COVID-19 health screening system. Some of my duties included extracting and
- [Wen,  Bijun](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-bijun-wen/) - Educational background I completed my HBSc and MSc in Health & Diseases and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. I obtained my PhD at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children in Translational Medicine. My past accomplishments I joined GEMINI after completing my graduate training, where I conducted data-heavy research studies
- [Skoropad, Kateryna](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/kateryna-skoropad/) - Educational background A foreign medical graduate from Ukraine. My past accomplishments As a Physician, I helped people to improve health, wellness and quality of life by assessing their healthcare needs, developing healthcare plans, and educational programs. My past experiences in research include projects, which investigated the clinical course and management of alcohol-induced liver and pancreas
- [Shin, Saeha](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/saeha-shin/) - Educational background I completed my Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Toronto. A few of my favourite things Ballet and yoga Travelling Pompi tiramisu
- [Shah, Kieran](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/kieran-shah/) - Educational background I completed a Master's of Public Health at Boston University in Biostatistics. For my thesis, I was able to work with the National Emergency Data Set and used both supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques to better understand factors that affect emergency department length of stays. My past accomplishments Prior to joining GEMINI,
- [Raissi, Afsaneh](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/afsaneh-raissi/) - Educational background I have a BSc in Electrical Engineering and a BSc in Psychology. My past accomplishments Prior to joining the GEMINI in January 2020, I worked as a Research Assistant in the department of Psychiatry at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for two years, where I managed the day-to-day operations of a mood-tracking application.
- [Liu, Chang](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/chang-liu/) - Educational Background I have a Bachelors of Science degree at U of T major in Math and Statistics
- [Koppula, Radha](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/radha-koppula/) - Educational background I received my Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, India. I also received a PG Diploma in Clinical Research from Oxford College of Arts, Business and Technology, Scarborough Campus, Toronto. My past accomplishments ​As a Physician, I was involved in service to patients in a
- [Barot, Krupal](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/krupal-barot/) - Educational background I completed my Masters of Science in computer applications and information technology. I completed a postgraduate diploma in computer and network support technician. I also hold a RHCE and RHCSA certification. My past accomplishments I worked as a System Admin where I configured, implemented, troubleshot, updated and maintained production and administrative computing system
- [Lapointe-Shaw,  Lauren](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-lauren-lapointe-shaw/) - Lauren Lapointe-Shaw MDCM PhD is an Assistant Professor and Clinician Scientist in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Staff General Internal Medicine Physician at the University Health Network . She was previously awarded a CIHR Fellowship Award and CIHR-IHSPR’s Rising Star Award for her work relating to the transition home from hospital.
- [Kwan,  Janice](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-janice-kwan/) - Dr. Janice Kwan practices general internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital and is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. She completed her undergraduate, medical, and residency training all at the University of Toronto. She was Chief Medical Resident and a fellow with the Veterans Affairs Quality Scholars program
- [Rawal,  Shail](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-shail-rawal/) - Dr. Shail Rawal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a General Internist at University Health Network. Her research examines the intersection of health equity and quality improvement. Her recent work centres on the quality of care received by patients whose primary language is not English and
- [Liu,  Jessica](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-jessica-liu/) - Dr. Jessica Liu is an Internal Medicine Physician at the University Health Network (UHN) and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, where she is a Clinician Investigator with a focus on healthcare quality improvement and innovation.In addition to her clinical practice, she has completed a research fellowship in
- [Sheehan,  Kathleen](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-kathleen-sheehan/) - Dr. Kathleen Sheehan is a staff psychiatrist with the medical psychiatry program at the Centre for Mental Health-University Health Network. She is the principal investigator on several research projects and has been awarded grants from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and the University of Toronto. Dr. Sheehan is a graduate of the Michael
- [Tang,  Terence](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/dr-terence-tang/) - Terence Tang is a general internist at Trillium Health Partners and a clinician scientist at Institute for Better Health. His research focuses on using data to improve care, and in designing, implementing, and evaluating digital health solutions to improve care and experiences for patients and providers.
- [Babaran-Henfrey, Kathlyn](https://geminimedicine.ca/profile/kathlyn-babaran-henfrey/) - My past accomplishments I have been involved in several research projects such as the healthcare utilization project, benzodiazepine study, mental health and social determinants of health study to name a few. A few of my favourite things Hiking Travelling Spending time with family and friends

## Projects

- [Using Artificial Intelligence to Combat the Silent Epidemic of Delirium in Canadian Hospitals  ](https://geminimedicine.ca/project/using-artificial-intelligence-to-combat-the-silent-epidemic-of-delirium-in-canadian-hospitals/) - Delirium is an acute neurocognitive disorder that can be prevented and treated, but is difficult to identify using current methods. Our interdisciplinary team is using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop two automated tools which will use routine data extracted from electronic medical records to identify delirium cases and predict patient delirium risk.
- [ONCO-GEMINI: The Oncology General Medicine Inpatient Initiative; A Retrospective Cohort Study](https://geminimedicine.ca/project/onco-gemini-the-oncology-general-medicine-inpatient-initiative-a-retrospective-cohort-study/) - Understanding how cancer patients are treated in hospital, their costs, and medical outcomes is important to help improve both care and costs. This study aims to better understand patterns of care for oncology inpatients, describe the quality, cost and outcomes of their inpatient care, and identify opportunities for further research and quality improvement.
- [COVID-19 Hospital Analytics Lab](https://geminimedicine.ca/project/covid-19-hospital-analytics-lab/) - The COVID-19 global pandemic has placed an additional strain on hospital care, resulting in dramatic restructuring of hospital services that has had system-wide effects. This study will build upon the well-established, privacy-compliant, and highly secure data collection, transfer, and standardization process developed by the GEMINI team to collect COVID-19 data from hospital across Ontario to create a Hospital Analytics Lab.
- [CANCOV: The Canadian COVID-19 Prospective Cohort Study](https://geminimedicine.ca/project/cancov-the-canadian-covid-19-prospective-cohort-study/) - The Canadian COVID-19 Prospective Cohort Study (CANCOV) is a platform observational study that provides a comprehensive evaluation of early to 2-year outcomes in patients with COVID-19 and their family caregivers. The interdisciplinary investigator group is comprised of clinicians from different specialties and scientists from different disciplines.

## Publications

- [Development, validation, and pilot implementation of a prognostic model to predict future foot complications among people with diabetes recently discharged from hospital](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2026.112295)
- [Respiratory syncytial virus infections and myocardial injury: the GEMINI Initiative](https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehag048)
- [Boosting delirium identification accuracy with sentiment-based natural language processing: Mixed methods study](https://medinform.jmir.org/2022/12/e38161)
- [Opportunities for improving platelet transfusion practice: A large retrospective audit across 22 hospitals](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41449709/)
- [Diagnosing and remediating harmful data shifts for the responsible deployment of clinical AI models](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2834882)
- [Anaerobic Antibiotic Coverage in Aspiration Pneumonia and the Associated Benefits and Harms: A Retrospective Cohort Study](http://journal.chestnet.org/article/S0012-3692(24)00260-5/fulltext)
- [Development and external validation of tools for categorizing diagnosis codes in international hospital data](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1386505624001710)
- [Real-world use of glucocorticoids and clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia on medical wards](https://shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jhm.13422)
- [Community-acquired Pneumonia in People With HIV During the Current Era of Effective Antiretroviral Therapy: A Multicenter Retrospective Cohort Study](https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/80/2/397/7721985)
- [Identifying predictors of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor and glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist use in hospital among adults with diabetes](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S105687272400271X)
- [Characterizing Physician Recommendations within Code Status Documentation: A Multicentre Cohort Study and Qualitative Discourse Analysis](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-025-09402-z)
- [Clinical impact of Choosing Wisely Canada hepatology recommendations: an interrupted time-series analysis using data from GEMINI](https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/14/1/e003142)
- [Myocardial Involvement Is Just as Common in Patients Hospitalised for Influenza as in Those Hospitalised for Covid-19: Insights From the GEMINI Initiative](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0828282X25003022)
- [Canadian donations and transfusion database (CANDAT): From blood donors to transfusion recipients](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/trf.18257)
- [Using interpretable survival analysis to assess hospital length of stay](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-025-12852-0)
- [Evaluating the process of care for persons admitted to Toronto area hospitals with acute severe ulcerative colitis](https://academic.oup.com/jcag/article/8/4/120/8152638)
- [Clarithromycin versus Azithromycin for Community-Acquired Pneumonia and the Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events: A multicentre cohort study using data from Canada and Denmark](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pds.70163)
- [Oseltamivir Treatment vs Supportive Care for Seasonal Influenza Requiring Hospitalization](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2835158)
- [Applying an Implementation Science Lens to Understand Physician-Level Variation in Patient Length of Stay in Internal Medicine](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-025-13304-5)
- [Association of Inpatient Prescribing of First-Generation Antihistamines With Delirium in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41121962/)
- [Red Cell Transfusion in General Medicine Patients at Teaching and Non-Teaching Hospitals: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-025-09860-5)
- [Transfusion probability as an alternative measure of lab-guided medical decision-making](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/trf.18235)
- [Plasma transfusion practice: A five-year audit of plasma transfusion at 23 hospitals](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/trf.18400)
- [pyDeid: an improved, fast, flexible, and generalizable rule-based approach for deidentification of free-text medical records](https://academic.oup.com/jamiaopen/article/8/1/ooae152/7966802)
- [Intravenous Albumin Utilization and Guideline Compliance: A Multi-Center Audit of 607,304 Admissions at 16 Hospitals](https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/144/Supplement1/5596/526515/Intravenous-Albumin-Utilization-A-Multi-Center)
- [Developing and validating natural language processing algorithms for radiology reports compared to ICD-10 codes for identifying venous thromboembolism in hospitalized medical patients](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0049384821005296?viaihub)
- [Ceftriaxone and the risk of ventricular arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, and death among patients receiving lansoprazole](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/article-abstract/2811108)
- [Identifying clusters of coexisting conditions and outcomes in adults hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia: A multicentre cohort study](https://www.cmajopen.ca/content/11/5/E799)
- [Optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of data quality assurance in a multicenter clinical dataset](https://academic.oup.com/jamia/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jamia/ocaf042/8074958?redirectedFrom=fulltext)
- [Patient Complexity, Social Factors, and Hospitalization Outcomes at Academic and Community Hospitals](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2829227?guestAccessKey=f1890162-1756-40b9-ab2e-dfc5cd2cc845&utm_source=jps&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=author_alert-jamanetwork&utm_content=author-author_engagement&utm_term=1m)
- [Evaluating risks and benefits of Newer Diabetes medications when Used in Routine care (ENDURe)](https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.02.20.25322631v1)
- [Variation in Case Exposure During Internal Medicine Residency](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2828224)
- [On-site ERCP availability and cholangitis outcomes: Retrospective cohort study](https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/a-2494-7333)
- [Effect of disability, homelessness, and neighborhood marginalization on risk-adjustment for hospital performance measurement](https://academic.oup.com/aje/advance-article/doi/10.1093/aje/kwae401/7823755?login=true)
- [Demographics, medication use, and admission characteristics of patients hospitalized with diabetes in Ontario, Canada: A retrospective cohort study](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0307581)
- [Association of sodium glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors with risk of diabetic ketoacidosis among hospitalized patients: A multicentre cohort study](https://www-sciencedirect-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/science/article/pii/S1056872724001533?viaihub)
- [A simple electronic medical record-based predictors of illness severity in sepsis (sepsis) score](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0299473)
- [Characterizing medical patients with delirium: A cohort study comparing ICD-10 codes and a validated chart review method](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0302888)
- [Advanced imaging use and delays among inpatients with psychiatric comorbidity](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/brb3.3425)
- [ICD hospital diagnostic codes to identify SARS-CoV-2 infections are valid in reference to PCR results](https://doi.org/10.9778/cmajo.20230033)
- [Characterizing the burden of biliary tract cancers across 28 hospitals in Ontario, Canada](https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cncr.35249)
- [A comprehensive view of personalized federated learning on heterogeneous clinical datasets](https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.16825)
- [Correction rates and clinical outcomes in hospitalized adults with severe hyponatremia: A systematic review and meta-analysis](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2826087) - Correction Rates and Clinical Outcomes in Hospitalized Adults With Severe Hyponatremia A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
- [Imaging delays among medical inpatients in Toronto, Ontario: A cohort study](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0281327)
- [Decentralised, collaborative, and privacy-preserving machine learning for multi-hospital data](https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.00205)
- [Patient characteristics, resource use and outcomes associated with general internal medicine hospital care: the General Medicine Inpatient Initiative (GEMINI) retrospective cohort study](https://www.cmajopen.ca/content/5/4/E842)
- [Characteristics and outcomes of hospital admissions for COVID-19 and influenza in the Toronto area](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/12/E410)
- [Physician antimicrobial prescribing and patient outcomes on general medical wards: a multicentre retrospective cohort study](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/195/32/E1065)
- [Automated identification of unstandardized medication data: a scalable and flexible data standardization pipeline using RxNorm on GEMINI multicenter hospital data](https://academic.oup.com/jamiaopen/article/6/3/ooad062/7239332)
- [Empiric antibiotic treatment thresholds for serious bacterial infections: a scenario-based survey study](https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/69/6/930/5232637)
- [Reliability of patient-report, physician-report, and medical record review to identify hospital-acquired complications, a prospective cohort study](https://journals.lww.com/ajmqonline/fulltext/2021/09000/reliability_of_patient_report,_physician_report,.6.aspx)
- [Morning discharges are also not associated with emergency department boarding time](https://shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.12788/jhm.3678)
- [Prevalence and costs of discharge diagnoses in inpatient general internal medicine](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1708538120923420)
- [The economic burden of inpatient diabetic foot ulcers in Toronto, Canada](https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1708538120923420)
- [Pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis in patients hospitalized with syncope: A multicenter cross-sectional study in Toronto, Ontario, Canada](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2626191)
- [Use of routine bloodwork on general internal medicine inpatients: A retrospective cohort study](https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/134/Supplement_1/56/424439/Use-of-Routine-Bloodwork-on-General-Internal)
- [COVID-19 in LTC - Reflections from Ontario Canada](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359383628_COVID-19_IN_LTC_-_REFLECTIONS_FROM_ONTARIO_CANADA)
- [Proportion and outcomes of frail medical patients being admitted to the intensive care unit](https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/abs/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2020.201.1_MeetingAbstracts.A6214)
- [Physician Experience Design (PXD): More usable machine learning prediction for clinical decision making](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9285165/)
- [EMERGE: Evaluating the value of measuring random plasma glucose values for managing hyperglycemia in the inpatient setting](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-022-08004-3)
- [Using the hospital frailty risk score to assess mortality risk in older medical patients admitted to the intensive care unit](https://www.cmajopen.ca/content/11/4/E607)
- [Assessing the quality of clinical and administrative data extracted from hospitals: the General Medicine Inpatient Initiative (GEMINI) experience](https://academic.oup.com/jamia/article-abstract/28/3/578/5961438?redirectedFrom=fulltext)
- [Morning discharges and patient length-of-stay in inpatient general internal medicine](https://shmpublications-onlinelibrary-wiley-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/doi/10.12788/jhm.3678)
- [The case for relaxing no-visitor policies in hospitals during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/4/E135)
- [Prediction of personal protective equipment use in hospitals during COVID-19](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10729-021-09561-5)
- [Association of diabetes with frequency and cost of hospital admissions: a retrospective cohort study](https://www.cmajopen.ca/content/9/2/E406)
- [Lessons for hospital care from the first wave of COVID-19 in Ontario, Canada](https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21548331.2021.1915657)
- [Managing drug shortages during a pandemic: tocilizumab and COVID-19](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/21/E771)
- [Delayed antibiotic tailoring on weekends in methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia- A multi-center retrospective cohort study](https://www-sciencedirect-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/science/article/pii/S1198743X20307631?viaihub)
- [Variations in processes of care and outcomes for hospitalized general medicine patients treated by female vs male physicians](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2782058)
- [Internal medicine hospitalisations and liver disease: a comparative disease burden analysis of a multicentre cohort](https://onlinelibrary-wiley-com.myaccess.library.utoronto.ca/doi/10.1111/apt.16488)
- [The consequences of neglecting to collect multisectoral data to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/193/41/E1600)
- [A novel collaborative care program to augment nursing home care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1525861021009889?viaihub)
- [Bedspacing and clinical outcomes in general internal medicine: A retrospective, multicenter cohort study](https://shmpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/jhm.2734)
- [Diversity among health care leaders in Canada: a cross-sectional study of perceived gender and race](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/10/E371)
- [Prone positioning of patients with moderate hypoxaemia due to COVID-19: multicenter pragmatic randomized trial [COVID-PRONE]](https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj-2021-068585)
- [Association between non-English language and use of physical and chemical restraints among medical inpatients with delirium](https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgs.17989)
- [Methodology paper for the General Medicine Inpatient Initiative Medical Education Database (GEMINI MedED): a retrospective cohort study of internal medicine resident case-mix, clinical care and patient outcomes](https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/9/e062264.long)
- [Evaluating the comparability of care for persons admitted to Toronto area hospitals with acute severe ulcerative colitis](https://academic.oup.com/jcag/article/6/Supplement_1/52/7071168?login=true)
- [Grand rounds in methodology: key considerations for implementing machine learning solutions in quality improvement initiatives](https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/early/2023/11/23/bmjqs-2022-015713)
- [Validation of the diagnostic accuracy levels of International Classification of Diseases-10 codes for diabetic ketoacidosis: A multicenter cross-sectional study](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1499267124000224)
- [Assessing the impact of emergency department short stay units using length-of-stay prediction and discrete event simulation](https://arxiv.org/abs/2308.02730)
- [CyclOps: Cyclical development towards operationalizing ML models for health](https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.12.02.22283021v2)
- [Outcomes for upper gastrointestinal bleeding during the first wave of the COVID‐19 pandemic in the Toronto area](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgh.15804)
- [Rates of osmotic demyelination after rapid correction of sodium in hyponatremia, a multicenter cohort study of patients hospitalized with hyponatremia](https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.08.29.22278419v1)
- [Optimizing inter-hospital patient transfer decisions during a pandemic: A queueing network approach](https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3975839)
- [Sex differences in anemia and red blood cell transfusions among general internal medicine inpatients](https://ashpublications.org/blood/article/138/Supplement1/1074/480468/Sex-Differences-in-Anemia-and-Red-Blood-Cell)
- [Physician recommendations in the setting of code status discussions: A multi-centre cohort study](https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2023.207.1_MeetingAbstracts.A4500)
- [Tools for categorization of diagnostic codes in hospital data: Operationalizing CCSR into a patient data repository](https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.11.29.22282888v1)
- [Comparing characteristics and outcomes of cancer to non-cancer patients admitted to general internal medicine (GIM)](https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO.2020.38.29_suppl.21)
- [Assessing the utility of lymphocyte count to diagnose COVID-19](https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.03.17.21252922v1)
- [Understanding how post-COVID-19 condition affects adults and health care systems](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-health-forum/fullarticle/2807048)
- [Association of the trauma of hospitalization with 30-day readmission or emergency department visit](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2717502)
- [Value of routine echocardiography in themanagement of stroke](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/191/31/E853)
- [The risk of death or unplanned readmission after discharge from a COVID-19 hospitalization in Alberta and Ontario](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/19/E666.long)
- [Predictors of ICU admission associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy in medical inpatients: A retrospective cohort study](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jgh.15969)
- [Canada’s response to the initial 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic: comparison with peer countries](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/25/E870.long)
- [Analysis of resident and attending physician end-of-rotation changeover days and association with patient length of stay](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2802744)
- [Osmotic demyelination syndrome in patients hospitalized with hyponatremia](https://evidence.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/EVIDoa2200215)
- [An update to the Kaiser Permanente inpatient risk adjustment methodology accurately predicts in-hospital mortality: a Retrospective cohort study](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-023-08245-w)
- [Temporal clustering of critical illness events on medical wards](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2806967)
- [Assessing common and potentially modifiable symptoms of post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID) in adults](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/195/2/E76)
- [Diagnosing post-COVID-19 condition (long COVID) in adults](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/195/2/E78)
- [Understanding how deferred consent affects patient characteristics and outcome: an exploratory analysis of a clinical trial of prone positioning for COVID-19](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S089543562200261X?viaihub)
- [Comparative effectiveness of first-line and alternative antibiotic regimens in hospitalized patients with non-severe community acquired pneumonia: A multi-centre retrospective cohort study.](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0012369223052686?viaihub)
- [Validity of hospital diagnostic codes to identify SARS-CoV-2 infections in reference to polymerase chain reaction results: a descriptive study](https://www.cmajopen.ca/content/11/5/E982)
- [Data-driven approach to identifying potential laboratory overuse in general internal medicine (GIM) inpatients.](https://bmjopenquality.bmj.com/content/12/3/e002261)
- [Awake prone positioning and covid-19 (Editorial)](https://www.bmj.com/content/379/bmj.o2888)
- [Labelling chest x-ray reports using an open-source NLP and ML tool for text data binary classification](https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/19012518v1)
- [Variations in long-term care home resident hospitalizations before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario](https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0264240)
- [Outcomes in patients with and without disability admitted to hospital with COVID-19: a retrospective cohort study.](https://www.cmaj.ca/content/194/4/E112)
- [Modelling resource requirements and physician staffing to provide virtual urgent medical care for residents of long-term care homes: a cross-sectional study](https://www.cmajopen.ca/content/8/3/E514)
- [Physician-level variation in clinical outcomes and resource use in inpatient general internal medicine: an observational study](https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/30/2/123)
- [Appropriateness of peripherally inserted central catheter use among general medical inpatients: an observational study using routinely collected data](https://qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/29/11/905)
- [Characteristics of short general internal medicine hospital stays: a multicentre cross-sectional study.](https://www.cmajopen.ca/content/7/1/E47#:~:text=Thislargemulticentrestudyshowed,lastedlessthan24hours.)

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