Chairholders
Profile
Daniel Krewski
Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine
University of Ottawa
Chair title
NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Risk Science
Chair program
Industrial Research Chairs program
Role
Chairholder since 2002
Summary
The NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Risk Science will conduct a broad program of research and training in risk science, particularly with respect to the assessment and management of population health risks associated with technological developments of concern to Canadian industry. The program involves the development and application of methods for characterizing risks, as well as the analysis of options for managing those risks. A knowledge transfer component is included in order to promote the use of evidence-based risk management strategies for addressing risks of national and international concern.The program will promote the development of risk science, a field that remains underdeveloped in Canada. More specifically, the Chair will:
- conduct a comprehensive program of research designed to develop methodologies for the assessment of technological and other risks of importance to Canadians;
- conduct systematic assessments of the risks associated with specific technologies such as wireless telecommunications, commercial chemicals and therapeutic products used by Canadian industry;
- develop principles to guide risk management decision making; and
- develop risk communication and knowledge transfer strategies for risk issues for which a comprehensive assessment of risk has been completed.
Partners
- Cerner Corporation
- Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association
- Hydro One
- International Copper Association
- American Chemistry Council
- Canadian Chemical Producers Association
- International Aluminium Institute
- European Aluminium Association
- Afton Chemical
Statement of Research Independence
Although the Chair interacts with the industrial sponsors on technical aspects of the research program, the scientific opinions and conclusions expressed in research publications by the Chair are the responsibility of the Chair alone.
Contact information
Department of Epidemiology and Community Medicine
University of Ottawa
R. Samuel McLaughlin Centre for Population Health Risk Assessment School of Epidemiology, Public Health and Preventive Medicine
600 Peter Morand Crescent
Ottawa, Ontario
K1G 3Z7
Tel.: 613-562-5381
Fax: 613-562-5380
Email: dkrewski@uottawa.ca
Website:
http://www.mclaughlincentre.ca
