Congratulations to ICES scientist Dr. David Urbach, who is one of nine members appointed to the Scientific Advisory Committee on Health Products for Women. This new committee will provide Health Canada with advice on current and emerging issues regarding women’s health and the regulation of medical devices and drugs.
Dr. Urbach is the surgeon in chief and medical director of perioperative services at Women’s College Hospital, and a professor in the Department of Surgery and the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. His research focus at ICES includes surgery, gastrointestinal disorders and surgery-related health services research.
David Urbach