Health Policy Talks: Drs. Chris Booth & Chris Simpson
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The School of Policy Studies and The Health Services and Policy Research Institute present:
Health Policy Talks Lecture Series
Thursday, June 11 @ 8:30 - 11:00 AM
Featuring: Drs. Chris Booth & Chris Simpson
Join us for a light breakfast at the University Club at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and a discussion about how scientific evidence becomes policy!
Dr. Christopher Booth is a medical oncologist and health services researcher at Queen’s. He provides clinical care to patients with gastrointestinal cancers and leads an internationally recognized research program focused on access, quality, and value in cancer care in Canada and globally. He has authored more than 300 peer‑reviewed publications in leading journals and currently serves as Director of the Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology at the Queen’s Cancer Research Institute.
Dr. Chris Simpson is a cardiologist, researcher, and educator with extensive leadership experience in health system policy and performance. He provides medical leadership to Ontario Health’s Population Health and Clinical Function. A former President of the Canadian Medical Association and Chair of the Wait Time Alliance, Dr. Simpson has led and contributed to major national initiatives. He has authored more than 350 peer‑reviewed publications and received multiple teaching and health system awards. Dr. Simpson maintains an active clinical practice at Kingston Health Sciences Centre and continues on faculty at Queen’s University.
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