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ABOUT SPEAKERS
Sunday, October 5, 2025 - Physical and Mental Health in the Modern Workplace
| Protecting Worker Health via Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders: Evidence, Resources, and a Look to the Future Steven Fisher Dr. Steven Fischer is a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist, Registered Kinesiologist, and Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, where he directs the Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab. |
| Intimate Partner Violence in the Workplace Adriana Berlingieri Dr. Berlingieri is an expert on harassment and violence at work. She is an organizational consultant, and Research Partner and Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Research & Education on Violence Against Women & Children, at Western University. |
| Neurodiversity in the Workplace Maryna Mammoliti Dr. Mammoliti is a Canadian psychiatrist who practices in Ontario and Alberta with focus on physician health, neurodiversity, teaching, and workplace accommodations. Adam Ly Adam Ly, OT Reg. (Ont.) is a Registered Occupational Therapist practicing in London, Ontario. He specializes in helping adults who experience mild-moderate cognitive impairments, mental health, and return to work. |
 | Demystifying Ketamine Therapy: The Who, What, Where, How, and When for Treating Depression Monique Moller Dr. Monique Moller is a Staff Physician at CAMH and Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto. She founded the Addiction Consult Service at CAMH in 2021 and is involved in emergency care, the COMPASS outpatient program, and the Substance Use I. |
Monday, October 6, 2025 - Shared Solutions: Engaging Workplaces in Health Outcomes |
| Occupational Medicine-Related Legal Issues David Jacobs David Jacobs is a lawyer and senior partner at the firm of Watson Jacobs Bosnick LLP and has over 42 years experience in health law, professional regulation and discipline, and administrative law. Steven Bosnick Steven G. Bosnick is a lawyer the Managing Partner of Watson Jacobs Bosnick LLP. He has more than 20 years' experience in workplace related legal disputes, health law, and professional regulation. |
| Insurance Industry Topics Eric Fonberg Eric Fonberg MD MPH MBA CCFP(EM) FCFP C.Dir. Emergency and primary care. Consulting to disability and critical illness insurers for 25 years. |
 | Work from Home: Privilege, Perk, or Prescription? Michael Schweigert Dr. Michael Schweigert is a specialist in occupational medicine and the current President of the Occupational Medicine Specialists of Canada. With extensive experience advising large organizations on workplace accommodation and disability issues, he brings his “hands on” clinical perspective to today’s complex challenges. |
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - Environmental Medicine: Responsibility Beyond the Workplace |
| Avian Influenza in Ontario, a Public Health Perspective Michelle Murti Dr. Michelle Murti is an Associate Chief Medical Officer of Health at the Ontario Ministry of Health. She is an Adjunct Professor with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto. Heather McClinchey Dr. Heather McClinchey is proud to be a veterinarian, farmer, wife, mother, and One Health champion. Since 2021, she has worked for the Ministry of Health as their public health veterinarian. On weekends, she works in clinical practice. |
| Safety of Agricultural Workers Donald Cole Donald C. Cole is a occupational and environmental medicine specialist, professor emeritus, family farm member and research with a longstanding interest in agriculture and health.
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| WSIB's Health and Safety Services Rod Cook For more than 20 years, Rod Cook has been a leader in business transformation in both the private and public sectors. In his current role as Vice President of Workplace Health and Safety Services (WHSS) at the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB), he oversees all aspects of workplace health and safety programs including the implementation and evolution of innovative programs like the Health and Safety Excellence program. |
