| Is Our Health System Ready for Where Science is Taking Us? Dr. Bob BellFormer Deputy Minister of Health, Ontario Dean DuffinPatient Advocate and Kids Cancer Care Board Member Dr. Ronan FoleyClinical Hematologist, Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton Health Sciences Dr. Elise HéonStaff Director, Ocular Genetics Program, Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Science, The Hospital for Sick Children Moderator: Avis Favaro, Medical Correspondent, CTV News Cell and gene therapies (CGTs) are unlocking new ways to revolutionize medicine. With thousands of CGTs in development to treat a range of rare and chronic diseases, new opportunities for improved health outcomes for Canadians have been created, but successful integration will require a new playbook from those who assess, deliver and receive care. We must ensure that our health systems are prepared to integrate these new innovations so that Canadians have access to potentially lifechanging treatments. A Longwoods Leadership Discussion presentation. |
