CRE-MSD’s Scientific Committee
CRE-MSD's seed grant applications and position paper grant applications are reviewed by a Scientific Committee made up of the following people:

	Sylvain Grenier Sylvain Grenier is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Kinetics at Laurentian University. His research focuses on the application of ergonomic and human factors principles in industry. Current work includes the interaction of musculoskeletal loading and line of sight in industrial vehicles, the assessment of whole body vibration exposure, and the control of spine stability to prevent back pain. Dr. Grenier obtained a PhD from the University of Waterloo. He has authored over 20 peer reviewed papers and 50 conference abstracts. He is the director of the newly established Centre for Research in Occupational Health and Safety at Laurentian University. More...
	Andrew Laing Dr. Andrew Laing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo. His general field of interest is musculoskeletal biomechanics related to human health and injury prevention, and the role that advancing age has on these relationships. He uses a systematic approach to guide his research which involves: i) identifying the injury of interest, ii) determining the biomechanical age-related differences that may influence injury risk, and iii) developing and testing age-specific interventions to prevent or treat the injury. Within this framework, his current research program focuses on two injury categories: 1) workplace musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD); and 2) fall-related tissue trauma including hip fractures, spinal cord injuries, and traumatic brain injuries. His workplace research interests involve the development and implementation of participatory ergonomics processes in industry, assessment of potential age-related differences in knowledge capital and physical work capacity associated with manual materials handling, and the effects of flooring designs/properties on risk factors for WMSD in staff working in residential care facilities. This work will support interventions to promote healthy aging and work ability across the lifespan.
	Monica Maly  Monica Maly is an Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. Her research areas include the assessment and prevention of disability due to arthritis, using methods ranging from qualitative research to biomechanical analysis.
	Nancy Theberge Dr. Nancy Theberge is a professor at the University of Waterloo, where she teaches in the Department of Kinesiology and is cross appointed to the Department of Sociology. Early in her career she was appointed to the sociology of sport program in the Department of Kinesiology and in conjunction with this, established an extensive record of scholarship and granting support in gender and sport. In recent years, she has turned her attention to issues of work and health and the sociology of health professions. In 1999 she began working with the Ergonomics Intervention Research Group at the University of Waterloo and has contributed to research on ergonomics interventions to reduce injuries carried out in several settings, taking a lead role in the qualitative component of this research. Her current research is directed to an analysis of the professional work and relationships of ergonomists and industrial engineers. She is the coordinator for the Collaborative Doctoral Program in Work and Health in the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo.

Past Members
Joan Stevenson, Queen's University
Clark Dickerson, University of Waterloo
Ted Haines, McMaster University
Jim Potvin, McMaster University