Healthcare Workplaces - Moving from Discord to Patient-Centered
Date: May 24th, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Irwin Rubin, Temenos Inc., Honolulu
Objectives: - Realize that an organization is a "living human organism" - a "patient" in need of care - Understand the consequences of not caring for this "patient" on the quality of patient care - Become familiar with three distinct but integrated tools for assessing/improving the quality of patient care - Learn an innovative way to become more patient-centered that is a direct outgrowth of becoming more Patient-centered

Infection Prevention for Outpatient Settings: Minimum Expectations for Safe Care
Date: May 31st, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Melissa Schaefer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta
Objectives: - Describe infection control lapses being identified in outpatient settings - Discuss current prevention activities and materials targeting infection prevention needs in outpatient settings

MDR Gram-Negative Infections: Across the Continuum of Care
Date: June 5th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Keith Kaye, Wayne State University
(Broadcast live from APIC conference - 11:30 am PST) Abstract: Gram-negative infections are not just a hospital problem. This session will focus on the impact that multi-drug resistant Gram-negative bacilli have had on the community and other healthcare settings. Methods for control of spread of these pathogens will be reviewed, as well as a discussion on the opportunities and challenges pertaining to these pathogens

What's Blowing in the Wind? Tuberculosis in Long Term Care
Date: June 18th, 2012
Speaker: Ruth Anne Appl RN BScN, TB Control Saskatchewan
Broadcast live from CHICA-Canada conference (12:45 pm PST) Objectives: - Review the risk, presentation, screening and management of Tuberculosis in the elderly. - A case study from a long term care home will also be presented.

Safety in the Fields: Making Decisions About Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in Long Term Care
Date: June 18th, 2012
Speaker: Colette Ouellet RN BN CIC, Public Health Ontario, Infection Control Network
Broadcast live from CHICA-Canada conference - 12:00 pm PST Objectives: - Review Spaulding's criteria as a decision-making tool - Highlight the potential weaknesses of a cleaning, disinfection and sterilization (CDS) program - Explore the parameters of a CDS audit

Top 10 Must-Do's for the Elimination of Hospital-Associated Infections
Date: July 19th, 2012
Speaker: Dr. William Jarvis, Jason and Jarvis Associates
Objectives: - Discuss the 10 infection control activities that all of us should want implemented when we are in a healthcare facility. - Discuss the data that support performing the 10 essential infection control activities. - Illustrate how these 10 essential infection control activities would significantly reduce their healthcare-asociated infection rate and improve patient safety.

Pneumonia Prevention - The Vent and Beyond
Date: July 26th, 2012
Speaker: Kathleen M. Vollman, Advancing Nursing LLC
Objectives: - Describe the forces within the current health care environment that are driving the need resuscitate evidence based basics of care to create a safer patient environment. - Identify the risk factors associated with ventilator acquired pneumonia (VAP) and hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP). - Describe evidence based therapies that support the prevention of VAP and HAP.

Successes and Challenges in Developing and Implementing Bundles in Infection Prevention
Date: September 5th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Don Goldmann, Harvard University School of Public Health
Objectives: - Understand the genesis and rationale for bundles and their relationship to reliability science - Discuss how bundles can relate to logic models, driver diagrams and clinical pathways

The Hand is Quicker Than a Sneeze in the Spread of Disease
Date: September 13th, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Chuck Gerba, University of Arizona
Objectives: - Use risk assessment in modeling disease transmission via fomites in indoor environments - Discuss how the nature of a fomite and pathogen effects their transfer to hands - Analyse the survival of enteric and respiratory pathogens on the hands - Discuss the speed of movement of microbes in indoor environments among fomites and hands

Inspiring Mature Minds - Adult Education in Infection Prevention and Control
Date: September 20th, 2012
Speaker: Barbara Catt, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
Objectives: - Review theory on principles of adult learning and teaching strategies - Review methods for teaching adults IPAC education as it pertains to a minute an hour and a day - Provide tips for improving your presentation and retention of the information

Emerging Carbapenem Resistance: What Do We Do Now?
Date: September 27th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Andrew Simor, University of Toronto
Objectives: - Understand the epidemiology, risks, and impact of carbapenem resistant organisms in hospitalized patients - Consider effective strategies for preventing the emergence and spread of carbapenem resistance in health care settings

Evaluating Chlorhexidine Baths for the Prevention of Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)
Date: October 11th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Silvia Munoz-Price, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Objectives: - Review the literature on the effectiveness of daily chlorhexidine baths on CLABSIs - Evaluate the evidence on the differences between different chlorhexidine formulations (liquid versus impregnated wipes) - Understand the potential challenges during the implementation of daily chlorhexidine baths at a healthcare institution

Critique and Use of the Scientific Evidence - Sharpening Skills
Date: October 25th, 2012
Speaker: Russell Olmstead, St. Joseph Mercy Health System, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Objectives: - List at least one bibliographic search engine to identify evidence related to the practice of infection prevention and control. - Describe concepts used in critical appraisal of scientific evidence. - List elements used to score quality and strength of peer reviewed studies. - List at least one strategy involved in application of evidence to prevent infection.

Current Trends and Infection Prevention Issues in Healthcare Laundry
Date: November 1st, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Lynne Sehulster, CDC Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion
Objectives: - Become more familiar with the laundering process - Gain a better understanding of the concept of "hygienically clean" as a standard for healthcare textiles - Understand the epidemiology of infections attributed to healthcare textiles - Know what process and/or performance standards are currently in place for healthcare textiles and laundering - Be aware of recent developments in the field of antimicrobial treatments for textiles and the possible use issues associated with this emerging technology

Surface Disinfection and Microbial Resistance
Date: November 8th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Markus Dettenkofer, University of Freiburg, Germany
Objectives: - Relevance of surfaces for the transmission of micro-organisms - Risks associated with the use of surface disinfectants - Microbial resistance/tolerance against surface disinfectants

Microfibre Cleaning in Healthcare: Is it Really All It's Cracked Up To Be?
Date: December 13th, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Alfa, St. Boniface Hospital Research Centre, Winnipeg
Objectives: - Describe the differences between microfibre versus cotton cleaning cloths - Discuss the efficacy of microfibre versus cotton in removing C.difficile from surfaces - Discuss the impact of a disinfectant versus a regular cleaner on transfer of microorganisms from a dirty surface to a clean surface - Define the efficacy of routine laundering with respect to removal of C.difficile from microfibre versus cotton cleaning cloths - Describe the impact of a trainer who is compliant with cleaning protocols versus one who is not on the cleaning compliance of new employees

Bug Basics - Essential Microbiology for Everyone
Date: May 17th, 2012
Speaker: Jim Gauthier, Providence Continuing Care, Kingston
Objectives: - Present an introductory look at microogranisms - Look at where our expressions come from in Microbiology (e.g. coagulase, beta haemolytic) - Discuss the overlap of normal flora and pathogens - Discuss some bugs in the news
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Best Practices for Eliminating CAUTIs
Date: May 10th, 2012
Speaker: Robert Garcia, Stony Brook University Medical Center, State University of New York
Objectives: - Outline Regulatory and Quality Initiatives for eliminating CAUTIs - Provide information on preventive strategies - Introduce novel approach to reduce CAUTIs
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Keeping the Hand Hygiene Agenda Alive: Acting on Data and the Influence of Global Surveys
Date: May 7th, 2012
Speaker: Professor Didier Pittet, World Health Organisation
This lecture was broadcast live from the 45th Middle East Medical Assembly, in Beirut, Lebanon. Objectives: - Describe the regional results of the WHO Global Survey on use of the WHO Hand Hygiene Self-Assessment Framework - Provide an update on the WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands global annual campaign, 5 May 2012 What's YOUR Plan? and how this continues to engage health-care facilities around the globe - Outline new WHO hand hygiene tools and activities, including for outpatient care settings
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Meet the Press - Tips and Techniques for Dealing with the Media
Date: May 3rd, 2012
Speaker: Jim Armour, Summa Strategies, Ottawa
Objectives: - Participants will get a practical primer on what to do when a reporter calls. They will learn about crafting a memorable message, how to deliver it for maximum impact and how to avoid pitfalls. It also includes some helpful tips on handling a variety of media situations and how to get the best from any interview.
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Clostridium difficile Infection: Lessons From the Quebec Experience
Date: April 26th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Yves Longtin, University of Laval, Quebec City
Objectives: - Review the evolving epidemiology of C.difficile infection - Review the advantages, disadvantages and potential limitations of mandatory surveillance of C.difficile infection - Identify future challenges in the prevention and control of C.difficile infection
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Managing Urinary Catheters and CAUTIs (British Teleclass)
Date: April 24th, 2012
Speaker: Sharon Eustice, ARC Health Care Management Consultants, UK
Objectives: - Understand the problems/issues of indwelling urinary catheters (IUC) - Discuss strategies to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) - Discuss how to improving safety and care
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Central Line Associated Infection in ICU
Date: April 18th, 2012
Speaker: Professor M.L. McLaws, University of New South Wales, Australia
Objectives: - Discuss why there is a call for Zero-tolerance for CLAB? How large is the problem? How serious is the problem? - Understand how the current method of analysis hides the actual successes and failures of CLAB prevention. - Discuss if there is an alternative method of analysis that would provide accurate and rapid feedback. - Analyse the current infection control and prevention guidelines. How could these now be tailored for the actual success and failure?
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Implementing Change: The Technical & Socio-Adaptive Aspects of Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection
Date: April 17th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Sanjay Saint, University of Michigan
Objectives: - Understand the basic aspects of "Implementation Science" - Learn several practices that may be helpful in preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) - List some key lessons learned regarding preventing CAUTI from the Michigan experience with implementing the "Bladder Bundle" - List the four key behaviors of effective Infection prevention leaders Sponsored by the World Health Organization First Global Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care (www.who.int/gpsc/en)
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Innate Resistance to Sporicides and Potential Failure to Decontaminate
Date: April 12th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Jean-Yves Maillard, Cardiff University, Wales
Objectives: - Review the latest information on spore structures conferring resistance to sporicides - Review microbicides with a sporicidal activity - Review the conditions necessary to achieve sporicidal efficacy - Reflect on conditions found in practice focusing notably on environmental surface in the healthcare environment and on the disinfection of medical devices - Reflect on the use of wipes for the delivery of microbicides and their efficacy against bacterial endospores - Discuss the risks associated with sporicide failure
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Standardizing Training for Environmental Cleaning in Healthcare
Date: April 5th, 2012
Speaker: Grace Volkening, Brenda Smith and Nora Boyd, Public Health Ontario
10:30-11:30 am PST Objectives: - Describe content of the Environmental Cleaning Toolkit for Healthcare - Describe the process to develop a training program for environmental cleaning based on Provincial Infectious Disease Advisory Committee (Ontario, Canada) Best Practice for Environmental Cleaning- Discuss approaches to successful introduction of this training program. *PLEASE NOTE: the slides are in PDF format for this teleclass, rather than a PowerPoint*
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Water and Infection Control in Healthcare
Date: March 29th, 2012
Speaker: Andrew Streifel, University of Minnesota
Objectives: - List the various water types usages in a hospital - Identify sources that affect clinical usage of water in the healthcare setting - Understand the mitigation process for minimizing the water bacteria reservoirs using best practice for design and operation of water systems in healthcare - Develop a hazard analysis of critical control points for the water supply in a healthcare setting following ASHRAE Standard 188 for preventing Legionella in a Healthcare setting
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Hand Hygiene: New Frontiers in Messaging and Measurement
Date: March 22nd, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Kate Ellingson, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta
Objectives: - Discuss "hot button" issues and frequent guideline clarification questions asked of CDC - Review early studies on the impact of automated technology for hand hygiene adherence measurement - Describe hand hygiene campaign efforts and resources for participation.
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Achievements in Improving Injection Safety Worldwide
Date: March 7th, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Selma Khamassi, WHO Injection Safety & Related Infection Control
(WHO Teleclass - Europe) Objectives: - Describe the rationale behind the injection safety programme - Discuss what the injection safety programme is about - Reveal what has been achieved so far - Analyse what still needs to be done Sponsored by the World Health Organization First Global Patient Safety Challenge - Clean Care is Safer Care (www.who.int/gpsc/en)
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Developing a Sustainable and Effective Approach to Hygiene and Infection Prevention in Home and Everyday Life Settings
Date: March 1st, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Sally Bloomfield, International Scientific Forum on Home Hygiene, England
Objectives: - Why home hygiene is important: current trends in hygiene-related diseases - Developing a risk-based (targeted) approach to hygiene - Optimizing the effectiveness of hygiene procedures: what are the challenges - Address the issues of environment, biocide resistance and the hygiene hypothesis - Developing and promoting home hygiene: what do we need to do?     |
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The Biofilm Hypothesis of Chronic Infection
Date: February 23rd, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Phillip Stewart, Center for Biofilm Engineering, University of Montana
Objectives: - Explain common characteristics of infections stemming from biofilms with diverse examples - Contrast chronic biofilm and acute infections - Examine the science behind antibiotic tolerance and persistence of biofilm infections
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Outbreaks of Vaccine Preventable Diseases - Communicating the Science and Closing the Gaps (South Pacific Teleclass)
Date: February 15th, 2012
Speaker: Dr Nikki Turner, University of Auckland, New Zealand
Objectives: - Explore disease outbreaks and the New Zealand context - measles, pertussis, meningococcal disease - Discuss immunisation coverage and equity gaps in New Zealand - Analyse challenges around communicating the science - Discuss occupational health vaccines and other private market vaccines in New Zealand Recording available at: http://www.picnet.ca/education-training/107/webber-teleclasses--archived-recordings
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Behavioural Change in Infection Prevention and Control (WHO Teleclass - Europe)
Date: February 8th, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Andreas Voss, Nimjen University, Netherlands
The objective of the teleclass is to raise the awareness of listeners to the fact that infection control needs to adjust their communication and teaching and try to include new skills to better influence our clinical colleagues. Knowledge is not change, and great guidelines are no insurance for correct behavior.
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Surgical Site Infections Surveillance - Advancing the Prevention Agenda
Date: February 7th, 2012
Speaker: Judith Tanner, Chair of Clinical Nursing Research, De Montfort University
(British Teleclass that was not broadcast in BC due to time differences)
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The Role of Fomites in Disease Transmission in Public Environments
Date: February 2nd, 2012
Speaker: Prof. Chuck Gerba, University of Arizona
Objectives: - Discuss which fomites in public places are the most contaminated with respiratory and enteric bacteria and viruses, and why. - Discuss the survival of enteric and respiratory viruses on fomites - Discuss how to reduce your exposure in public places: interventions that work.
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Optimizing Environmental Hygiene: The Key to C. difficile Control
Date: January 19th, 2012
Speaker: Dr. Phillip Carling, Carney Hospital, Boston
Objectives: - Gain an understanding of new perspectives on the transmission of CDI in healthcare settings. - Understand the value of improving environmental hygiene to limit C. difficile transmission. - Understand the basis for and limitations of recommendations regarding the role of disinfectants in controlling the spread of C. difficile in healthcare settings.
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Surgical Implantables Being Reprocessed: Pandora's Surgery Box is Opened!
Date: December 15th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Michelle Alfa, Diagnostic Services of Manitoba
Objectives: - List the main reasons why implants fail. - Describe the risks associated with reprocessing of implantable plates, screws and wires. - Discuss how the risks can be reduced.
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(Free WHO Teleclass - North America) Best Practice for Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare
Date: December 7th, 2011
Speaker: Prof. William Rutala, University of North Carolina

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Strategies for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance in the ICU
Date: December 1st, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Alexandre R. Marra, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Brazil

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An Overview of the HICPAC Norovirus Guideline
Date: November 17th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Taranisia MacCannell, Centers for Disease Control

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Infection Prevention Challenges in Home Care: Preparing for Survey
Date: November 10th, 2011
Speaker: Mary McGoldrick, Home Health Systems Inc

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How Should We Clean Our Hospitals
Date: November 3rd, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Stephanie Dancer, NHS Lanarkshire, Scotland

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(Free South Pacific Teleclass) Public Health Lessons Learnt from the Christchurch Earthquakes
Date: October 26th, 2011
Speaker: Speaker: Dr. Ramon Pink, University of Otago, New Zealand

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Infection Prevention and Control in Long Term Care Facilities
Date: October 13th, 2011
Speaker: Prof. Bjørg Marit Andersen, Oslo University, Norway

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Nosocomial Transmission of Influenza and Healthcare Worker Vaccination
Date: October 6th, 2011
Speaker: Speaker: Dr. Helena Maltezou, Helenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Greece

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Using Metals in Infection Prevention - A Welcome Addition or a Retrograde Step?
Date: October 6th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Carol Pellowe, Thames Valley University

(Free WHO Teleclass - Europe) MRSA - Is Search & Destroy the Way To Go?
Date: October 4th, 2011
Speaker: Prof. Andreas Voss, Nijmegen University Medical Center, The Netherlands

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Nosocomial Transmission of Influenza and Healthcare Worker Vaccination
Date: September 29th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Helena Maltezou, Helenic Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Greece

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(Free Teleclass) Voices of CHICA - Part 2
Date: September 27th, 2011
Speaker: Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada Board and Guests

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Practical Aspects of Hospital Infection Control for Influenza
Date: September 8th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Fidelma Fitzpatrick, HPSC and Beaumont Hospital, Ireland

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Highlights and Results From WHO SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands Every May 5
Date: September 7th, 2011
Speaker: Claire Kilpatrick & Benedetta Allegranzi

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(Free WHO Teleclass - Europe) Latest Update on Clostridium difficile Control
Date: August 24th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Andreas Widmer, University Hospital of Basel, Switzerland

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(Free South Pacific Teleclass) The Mask in Infection Control - Understanding the Issues for Appropriate Practice
Date: August 17th, 2011
Speaker: Prof. WH Seto, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

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(Free Teleclass) Effects of Narrative as Culture-Centric Health Promotion
Date: August 11th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Linda K Larkey, College of Nursing & Health Innovation, University of Arizona

(Free WHO Teleclass - Europe) Highlights and Results From May 5, 2011 Initiatives Around the World
Date: July 20th, 2011
Speaker: Claire Kilpatrick & Benedetta Allegranzi, WHO Patient Safety Challenge

(Free British Teleclass) Climate Change and Infectious Disease
Date: July 14th, 2011
Speaker: Prof. Andrew Nichols, University of Plymouth, UK

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Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, and Prevention
Date: June 23rd, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Lennox Archibald, University of Florida

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(Free WHO Teleclass - South Pacific) Establishing an Infection Control Program for Acute Respiratory Infections and Ensuring Pandemic Preparation
Date: June 21st, 2011
Speaker: Prof. WH Seto, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong

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(South Pacific Teleclass) Pandemic, Public Health and Emergency Care: Contemporary Trends and New Challenges for Infection Control and the Infectious Diseases
Date: June 15th, 2011
Speaker: Prof. Ramon Shabam, Griffith University, Australia

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(Free Teleclass: 10th Anniversary Lecture) Ten Years of Infection Control: How Far Have We Come?
Date: June 14th, 2011
Speaker: Prof. Syed A. Sattar, Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology, University of Ottawa

Using Checklists to Prevent Healthcare Associated Infections
Date: June 9th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Peter Pronovost, Johns Hopkins University

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Safe Injection Devices: 10 Years Out...Where Are the Gaps?
Date: May 26th, 2011
Speaker: Ed Krisiunas, WNWN International Inc.

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Human Factors Engineering Applications for Infection Prevention and Control
Date: May 19th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Hugo Sax, University of Geneva Hospitals

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The Faecal Quandary - Bedpan Management in a Modern Age
Date: May 12th, 2011
Speaker: Gertie van Knippenberg-Gordebeke, The Netherlands

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(Free South Pacific Teleclass) Voices of the Australian Infection Control Association
Date: May 9th, 2011
Speaker: Claire Boardman and Phillip Russo, Australian Infection Control Association

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(Free WHO Teleclass - Europe) The Importance of Woldwide Hand Hygiene Events and Activities
Date: May 5th, 2011
Speaker: Prof. Didier Pittet, WHO Patient Safety Challenge, Geneva

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(Free British Teleclass - A. Denver Russell Memorial Teleclass) The Spaulding Classification, Disinfection and Sterilization: Is it Time to Reconsider?
Date: April 28th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Gerry McDonnell, Steris Inc

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(British Teleclass) Moving Closer to Nirvana - The Importance of Nurse Empowerment in Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infection
Date: April 15th, 2011
Speaker: Julie Storr, WHO Project Manager; African Partnerships for Patient Safety in England

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Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Bundles: Preventing the Preventable
Date: April 14th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. William Jarvis, Jason and Jarvis Associates

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(South Pacific Teleclass) Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
Date: April 13th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Matthias Maiwald, KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore

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Voices of the IPS
Date: April 12th, 2011
Speaker: Infection Prevention Society Board and Members

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(Free WHO Teleclass - Europe) Hand Hygiene Education and Monitoring: Returning to the WHO "My Five Moments" Concept
Date: April 6th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Hugo Sax, University of Geneva Hospitals

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The Role of Microbial Biofilms in Chronic Bacterial Infections (POSTPONED)
Date: March 31st, 2011
Speaker: Dr. William Costerton, Center for Genomic Sciences

(Free Teleclass) Voices of CHICA - Part 1
Date: March 22nd, 2011
Speaker: Community and Hospital Infection Control Association of Canada Board and Guests

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Introduction to Mold Remediation for Buildings, Including Basic Infection Prevention Strategies for Mold Control
Date: March 17th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Lynne Sehulster, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Writing for Publication and Conference Presentation - First Steps to Dissemination Your Research and Improvement Projects
Date: March 8th, 2011
Speaker: Heather Loveday, Editor, Journal of Infection Prevention

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What to Ask For and Look For When Evaluating Cleaning/Disinfecting Products in 5 Easy Steps
Date: March 3rd, 2011
Speaker: Jason Tetro, Centre for Research on Environmental Microbiology, University of Ottawa

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(South Pacific Teleclass) Public Health Lessons Learnt From the 2010 Canterbury Earthquake
Date: February 23rd, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Ramon Pink, University of Otago, New Zealand

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The Future of Infection Control: Challenges and Opportunities
Date: February 18th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Ling Moin Lin, Director, Infection Control, Singapore General Hospital

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Controlling C. difficile Outbreaks: Going Beyond the Guidelines
Date: February 17th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Michael Gardam, University Health Network, Toronto

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Why Don't People Use PPE?
Date: February 10th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. David DeJoy, University of Georgia

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(Free WHO Teleclass - North America) Quality Improvement in Infection Prevention and Control
Date: February 1st, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Donald Goldman, Harvard University, Boston

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A Human Factors Approach to Hand Hygiene
Date: January 27th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Anjum Chagpar, University Health Network, Toronto

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Getting the Most Out of Our Frontal Lobes - What We Don't Know (or Forget) May Hurt Us
Date: January 20th, 2011
Speaker: Dr. Elaine Larson, Columbia University, New York

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