2006 Health Canada Science Forum - Keeping Our "I"s on the Future

October 30 - 31, 2006

Marriott Hotel
100 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario

Program

• Day 1 - October 30, 2006
• Day 2 - October 31, 2006
  
  

Day 1 - October 30, 2006

Poster Set-Up (Cartier Salons)

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Registration (Capital/Carleton Room) and Continental Breakfast (Foyer of the Victoria Ballroom)

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks (Victoria Ballroom)

8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.

Hélène Goulet, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Products and Food Branch and Chair of the Health Canada Science Forum 2006

Address by the Chief Scientist,
Pierre-Gerlier Forest

The Honourable Tony Clement
Minister of Health

Plenary Session: Information (Victoria Ballroom)

8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Moderator/Chair: Hélène Goulet, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Products and Food Branch and Chair of the Health Canada Science Forum 2006

Cybercartography: A New Form of Information Management, Analysis and Presentation, Dr. D.R. Fraser Taylor, Distinguished Research Professor and Director Geomatics and Cartographic Research Centre Carleton University, Ottawa

Tobacco Paradox: Is There Ever Too Much Evidence?, Murray Kaiserman, Tobacco Control Programme, HECSB

Break

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Concurrent Sessions

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Session A: Information - Epidemiology: Building Our Knowledge About Health (Albert Salon)

Chair: Azam Tayabali, Research Scientist, Safe Environments Programme, HECSB

Exploring the Utilization of Online Health Information: A Canadian Study, (Abstract 3.74), Susan Zhang, Applied Research and Analysis Directorate, HPB

Insights from the Canadian Addiction Survey: Public Opinion, Attitudes and Knowledge of Canadians About Alcohol and Other Drugs Issue, (Abstract 3.54), Stéphane Racine, Office of Research and Surveillance, DSCS, HECSB

Physician's Production of Primary Care in Ontario: Evidence from the 2004 National Physician Survey, Canada, (Abstract 3.58), Sisira Sarma, Applied Research and Analysis Directorate, HPB

Session B: International - Research Advances in Support of International Environmental Monitoring (York Salon)

Chair: Heather Simmons, Senior Evaluation Officer, Reduced Risk Section, Environmental Assessment Agency, PMRA

A Measure of Progress in Air Quality Management: Chilean Air Health Indicator, (Abstract 4.02), Sabit Cakmak, Environmental Health Science Bureau, HECSB

Monte Carlo Simulations of Semi-Infinite Radioactive Clouds of Ar-41 & Xe-133, (Abstract 4.03), Trevor Stocki, Radiation Protection Bureau, HECSB

Risk of Occupational Exposure to Ionizing Radiation Among Medical Workers in Canada, (Abstract 3.48), Jan Zielinski, Safe Environments Programme, HECSB

Session C: Integration - Guiding Policy Development and Research Needs Through Resource Integration (Wellington Salon)

Chair: Kisalaya Basu, Senior Economist, Applied Research and Analysis Directorate, HPB

Federal Science eLibrary Pilot Project, (Abstract 2.05), Merle McConnell, Science Library Network, HPFB

A Micro-Simulation Model to Evaluate Hypothetical Drug Plans, (Abstract 2.08), Loan Nguyen, Applied Research and Analysis Directorate, HPB

Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation in First Nations Communities, (Abstract 2.04), Diane McClymont-Peace, Environmental Research Division, FNIHB

Session D: Innovation - Application of Biotechnology Innovations to Toxicological Research (O'Connor Salon)

Chair: Rémy Aubin, Research Scientist, Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate, HPFB

Testicular Toxicant 2-Methoxyacetic Acid Causes Spermatocyte Apoptosis by Increasing Acetylation of Core Histones, (Abstract 1.21), Mike Wade, Environmental Health Sciences Bureau, HECSB

Phthalates in Ottawa Residential House Dust, (Abstract 1.44), Jiping Zhu, Bureau of Environmental Health Research, HECSB

Evaluation of Antibody Microarray Technology in Screening for New Biomarkers from In Vitro and In Vivo Bacillus Exposures, (Abstract 1.34), Kathy Nguyen, Safe Environments Program, HECSB

Distinguished Chief Scientist Guest Lecturer (Victoria Ballroom)

11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Moderator/Chair: Pierre-Gerlier Forest, Chief Scientist of Health Canada

"I" is for Imagination and Interdependence: Accelerating the Inevitable Transformation of the Health System in the Age of the Internet, Dr. Alejandro Jadad, Senior Scientist, Division of Clinical Decision-making & Health Care, Toronto General Research Institute (TGRI)

Lunch

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Plenary Session: International (Victoria Ballroom)

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Moderator/Chair: Stéphane Lessard, Director, Health Research Secretariat, Office of the Chief Scientist

Building Transdisciplinary Capacity to Respond to Global Health Challenges: The Healthcare Sector and Beyond, Dr. Annalee Yassi, Professor, Institute of Health Promotion Research, University of British Columbia

International Health and Science: Opportunities and Challenges, Jennifer Rae and Nick Previsich, International Affairs Directorate, HPB

Panel Discussion (in Victoria Ballroom)

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Moderator/Chair: Anil Gupta, Director, Microsimulation Modelling and Data Analysis, Applied Research and Analysis Directorate, HPB

Health Capacity, a New Perspective, Ian Potter, Assistance Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch

Break

2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Poster Sessions (Judging) - View the Posters and Meet the Authors (Cartier Salons)

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Networking Session - Meet the Authors (Cartier Salons)

4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Adjournment

5:00 p.m.

Day 2 - October 31, 2006

Poster Set-Up (Cartier Salons)

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Registration (Capital/Carleton Room) and Continental Breakfast (Foyer of the Victoria Ballroom)

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

Welcome from the Forum Chair (Victoria Ballroom)

8:00 a.m. - 8:05 a.m.

Hélène Goulet, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Products and Food Branch and Chair of the Health Canada Science Forum 2006

Science Advisory Board Members - Introductions

8:05 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Plenary Session: Integration (Victoria Ballroom)

8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Moderator/Chair: Sari Tudiver, Senior Policy Analyst, Bureau of Women's Health and Gender Analysis, Policy Planning and Priorities Directorate, HPB

Rapidly Evolving Landscape of Health Research in the 21st Century, Dr. Alan Bernstein, President, Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Integration - A Prerequisite for Policy Relevant Evidence, Mary Bush, Director General, Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion, HPFD

Concurrent Sessions

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Session A: Information - Exposure Hazards from Environmental Contaminants (Albert Salon)

Chair: Mike Wade, Research Scientist, Safe Environments Program, HECSB

Personal, Indoor and Outdoor Exposure of Windsor Residents to VOCS in the Winter and Summer of 2005, (Abstract 3.66), Corinne Stocco, Safe Environments Program, HECSB

Mutagenic Activation of the Food Contaminant Furan Through Reaction with Sodium Nitrite, (Abstract 3.60), Tim Schrader, Toxicology Research Division, HPFB

Environmental Contaminants and Traditional Foods Workshop Focus Groups: Applicability to Qualitative Research?, (Abstract 3.43), Kathleen Lydon-Hassen, Environmental Research Division, FNIHB, Branch

Session B: Panel Discussion - Ethics (York Salon)

Chair: Cornelius von Baeyer, Principal, Workplace Ethics Consultancy

Panelists:

Neil Yeates, Assistant Deputy Minister, HPFB

Karen Dodds, Executive Director, Pest Management Regulatory Agency

Dr. Marc Saner, Director, Institute on Governance

Session C: Advances in Food and Drug Research (Wellington Salon)

Chair: Kirsten Mattison, Research Scientist, Bureau of Microbial Hazards, Food Directorate, HPFB

Sub-Chronic Exposure to Dietary Soy Isoflavones from Two Different Sources Enhances Cell Proliferation, but Reduces Apoptosis in Rat Liver, (Abstract 1.30), Rekha Mehta, Food Directorate, HPFB

Reduced Expression of Abcg5/Abcg8 is Associated with Increased Retention of Dietary Plant Sterols and Stanols in Diabetic BB Rats, (Abstract 1.38), Kylie Scoggan, Nutrition Research Division, HPFB

Lipid and Fatty Acid Metabolism is Modulated by the Source of Protein in the Diet (Abstract 1.03), Alfred Aziz, Food Directorate, HPFB

The Fingerprint Assay: Characterization of Protein-Based Biologics Using 2D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, (Abstract 1.02), Yves Aubin, Biologics and Genetic Therapies Directorate, HPFB

Session D: Innovation - Environmental and Bio-Monitoring (O'Connor Salon)

Chair: Erling Rud, Senior Scientific Advisor, Animal Resources Division, Food Directorate, HPFB

Effects of Personal Exposure to Particulate Air Pollution on Diabetic Patients-Changes in Cardiovascular System and Biomarkers of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress, (Abstract 1.29), Ling Liu, Air Health Effects Division, Safe Environments Programme, HECSB

Understanding Bioaccessibility: An Investigation of Metal Speciation in House Dust, (Abstract 1.36), Pat Rasmussen, Safe Environments Program, HECSB

A Comprehensive Congener-Specific Analysis of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers in Rat Tissues Dosed with Commerical DE-71™, (Abstract 1.26), Nanqin Li, Environmental and Occupational Toxicology Division, HECSB

Break

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Poster Sessions (Judging) - View the Posters and Meet the Authors (Cartier Salons)

10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Lunch

11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Networking Session - Meet the Authors (Cartier Salons)

12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Plenary Session: Innovation (Victoria Ballroom)

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Moderator/Chair: Erling Rud, Senior Scientific Advisor, Animal Resources Division, Food Directorate, HPFB

From Nanotechnology to Synthetic Biology: What is in Stock for Health Sciences and Research, Dr. Gregor Wolbring, Biochemist, bioethicist, science and technology ethicist, disability/variability studies scholar, and health policy and science and technology studies researcher at the University of Calgary

From Lab to Practice - Research and Tools for Characterization of Microbe-Based Bioproducts and Monitoring their Release into the Environment, Vern Seligy, Safe Environments Program, HECSB

Break

2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Excellence in Science
Patent Recipient Awards
Best Poster Awards Ceremony (Victoria Ballroom)

2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Excellence in Science Winners:

Moderator/Chair: Wendy Sexsmith, Associate Chief Scientist, Office of the Chief Scientist

Genomic Changes in Response to Urban and Industrial Pollution, Carole Yauk, Most Promising Scientist

Pierre Band, Excellence in Natural Science

Developing a Ranking for Pesticides' Potential to Contaminate Surface and Ground Water, PMRA Group (Peter Delorme), Excellence in Regulatory

Patent Recipient Awards:

Moderator/Chair: Arthur Carty, National Science Advisor

Lei Zhang, Assessment Officer, Metabolic and Musculoskeletal Drugs Division, HPFB - U.S. - Allergen of Disporium Herbarum

Renaud Vincent, Head, Growth and Development Section, Environment and Occupational Toxicology Division, HECSB

1. U.S. - Respiratory Nose-Only Device and System for Laboratory Animals;
2. U.S. - Hydroxylation of Salicylic Acid Derivatives;
3. C.A. - Respiratory Nose-Only Device and System for Laboratory Animals

Josée Guenette, Professional Engineer, Inhalation Toxicology and Aerobiology Section, HECSB

1. U.S. - Respiratory Nose-Only Device and System for Laboratory Animals;
2. C.A. - Respiratory Nose-Only Device and System for Laboratory Animals

Premkumari Kumarathasan, Research Scientist, Environment and Occupational Toxicology Division, HECSB - U.S. - Hydroxylation of Salicylic Acid Derivatives

Hari M. Vijay, Research Scientist, Inhalation Toxicology and Aerobiology Section, HECSB - U.S. - Allergen of Disporium Herbarum

Harold Rode, Chief, Pandemic Influenza Division, Viral Vaccines Division, HPFB - U.S. - Allergen of Disporium Herbarum

Donald S. Forsyth, Acting Chief, Food Research Division, HPFB - U.S. - Micro Extraction Technique

Saeed A. Qureshi, Senior Research Scientist, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Sciences, HPFB

1. U.S. - Low Speed Precision Stirring/Mixing Device;
2. U.S. - Method and Apparatus for Reproducible Dissolution Testing of Pharmaceutical Products

Best Poster Awards Ceremony

Moderator/Chair: Pierre-Gerlier Forest, Chief Scientist

Closing Remarks (Victoria Ballroom)

4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Health Canada's Chief Scientist,
Dr. Pierre-Gerlier Forest

Adjournment

4:15 p.m.