Season 1, Episode 3: Where To Find The Best Evidence with Dr. Alfonso Iorio and Dr. Lori-ann Linkins
Welcome to Episode 3 of Season 1 of the Emerging Scholar Podcast!
On our third episode, we delve into the critical question of where to find the best evidence for clinical practice and research. Joining us are Drs. Lorianne Linkins and Alfonso Iorio from McMaster University, leaders of an invaluable resource called ACCESSSS.
In this episode, Drs. Linkins and Iorio introduce us to ACCESSSS, a cutting-edge repository that delivers top-tier clinical trial and systematic review evidence directly to your inbox in a timely manner. They explain how this tool works, from evidence gathering and systematic review to its seamless delivery, empowering researchers and clinicians to access the best evidence effortlessly to inform clinical decisions and future research projects.
Whether you're starting your first research project or seeking reliable resources for clinical decision-making, this conversation will equip you with the tools you need to stay informed and evidence-driven. Tune in to learn more about ACCESSSS and how it can transform your approach to evidence-based practice!
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Guests
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Dr. Alfonso Iorio
Dr Alfonso Iorio is Professor of Clinical Epidemiology and Medicine at McMaster University.
He is Chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact and lead of the Hemophilia-Niagara Hemophilia Program.
He is the Principal Investigator of the Web Application for Population Pharmacokinetic in Hemophilia project (WAPPS-Hemo), co-investigator of the Patient Reported Outcomes, Burden, and Experiences (PROBE) research program, and Chair of the Canadian Bleeding Disorders Registry committee (CBDR-C).
Outside Hemophilia, his current research interests include internet-based knowledge retrieval and dissemination, risk prediction and stratification, and artificial intelligence application to all of them. He has chaired or participated to several guideline panels (hemophilia, thrombophilia, TTP, CAPS, Chronic pain). He is a member of the GRADE working group, ASH, ISTH, HTAi.
Dr Iorio is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada, and has been inducted in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences in 2021.
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Dr. Lori-anne Linkins
Dr. Linkins is an Associate Professor and Knowledge Translation Platform Lead for the Health
Information Research Unit at McMaster University. She is also the Editor of the ACP Journal Club and a Hematologist with a Subspecialty in Thrombosis.