Michael Sherar, University of Toronto

Research

Health Technology Assessment Real World Evidence Cancer Drug Funding Disinvestment Framework Development Health Services Research Mixed Methods Reassessment

Latest papers

Comparison of the effect of two different bone-targeted radiofrequency ablation (RFA) systems alone and in combination with percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) on the biomechanical stability of the metastatic spine.
European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society · 2016
Helical coil electrode radiofrequency ablation designed for application in osteolytic vertebral tumors--initial evaluation in a porcine model.
The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society · 2015
Creating a system for performance improvement in cancer care: Cancer Care Ontario's clinical governance framework.
Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center · 2009

All 3 publications

Latest funding

Developing a Framework for the Incorporation of Real World Evidence into Cancer Drug Funding Decisions in Canada
CIHR · 2017 · Principal investigator
$970,638
A Multi-Province Approach to Real World Evidence Development for Cancer Drugs: A Case Study of Melanoma
CIHR · 2016 · Principal investigator
$98,925
Developing a Framework for the Incorporation of Real World Evidence into Cancer Drug Funding Decisions in Canada
CIHR · 2016 · Principal investigator
$19,474

All 7 grants and awards

3 publications.

01

Comparison of the effect of two different bone-targeted radiofrequency ablation (RFA) systems alone and in combination with percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) on the biomechanical stability of the metastatic spine.

Pezeshki PS, Davidson S, Murphy K, McCann C, Slodkowska E, Sherar M, Yee AJ, Whyne CM

European spine journal : official publication of the European Spine Society, the European Spinal Deformity Society, and the European Section of the Cervical Spine Research Society2016

DOI: 10.1007/s00586-015-4057-0 PMID: 26206290

02

Helical coil electrode radiofrequency ablation designed for application in osteolytic vertebral tumors--initial evaluation in a porcine model.

Pezeshki PS, Davidson SR, Akens MK, Murphy K, McCann C, Sherar M, Whyne CM, Yee AJ

The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.spinee.2015.03.028 PMID: 25819585

03

Creating a system for performance improvement in cancer care: Cancer Care Ontario's clinical governance framework.

Duvalko KM, Sherar M, Sawka C

Cancer control : journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center2009

DOI: 10.1177/107327480901600403 PMID: 19910915

Developing a Framework for the Incorporation of Real World Evidence into Cancer Drug Funding Decisions in Canada

Principal investigatorCIHR2017Operating Grant: PHSI for Cancer Control

Principal investigators: Chan, Kelvin K; Sherar, Michael D; Isaranuwatchai, Wanrudee; Peacock, Stuart J

Keywords: Cancer Drug Funding; Disinvestment; Framework Development; Health Services Research; Health Technology Assessment; Mixed Methods; Real World Evidence; Reassessment; Sustainbility

$970,638

A Multi-Province Approach to Real World Evidence Development for Cancer Drugs: A Case Study of Melanoma

Principal investigatorCIHR2016Catalyst Grant: Health Services and Economics Research in Cancer Control

Principal investigators: Chan, Kelvin K; Sherar, Michael D; Isaranuwatchai, Wanrudee; Peacock, Stuart J

Keywords: Health Technology Assessment; Real World Evidence

$98,925

Developing a Framework for the Incorporation of Real World Evidence into Cancer Drug Funding Decisions in Canada

Principal investigatorCIHR2016Operating Grant: PHSI for Cancer Control - LOI

Principal investigators: Chan, Kelvin K; Sherar, Michael D; Peacock, Stuart J

Keywords: Health Technology Assessment; Real World Evidence

$19,474

Image-guided Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) - Development, Validation, and Integration of Multimodality Treatment Planning for Vertebral Tumors

Co-investigatorCIHR2015Collaborative Health Research Projects (NSERC partnered)

Principal investigators: Yee, Albert J; Whyne, Cari M

Keywords: 1102 - Biomedical Engineering; 1201 - Life Sciences; 1901 - Biomedical Technology; 3113 - Biophysics; Cancer Treatment Planning; Image Guided Therapeutics; Radiofrequency Ablation; Surgical Navigation; Vertebral And Bone Metastasis

$165,000

Treatment Planning and Guidance Software Platform for Minimally Invasive Ablation Therapies

Nominated PICIHR2012Proof of Principle Program - Phase I

Principal investigators: Sherar, Michael D

Keywords: Cancer Therapy; Minimally Invasive Therapies; Optimization; Radiofrequency Ablation; Software Development; Treatment Planning And Guidance

$145,925

Approaches to Accountability: Implications of Goals, Governance, Services, and Sub-sectors

Co-investigatorCIHR2009Partnerships for Health System Improvement (PHSI)

Principal investigators: Deber, Raisa S; Brown, Adalsteinn D; Dobrow, Mark; Manson, Heather

Keywords: Accountability; Hospitals; Primary Care; Public Health

$340,881

High-resolution optical coherence microscopy system

Co-investigatorNSERC2000Research Tools and Instruments - Category 1 (<$150,000)

Principal investigators: Vitkin, Alex

$106,692

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

Frequent collaborators

Carol Sawka

Family and Community Medicine

1 shared papers, latest 2009

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Health Technology Assessment Dear Professor Sherar, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Comparison of the effect of two different bone-targeted radiofrequency ablation (RFA) systems alone and in combination with percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) on the biomechanical stability of the metastatic spine." (2016), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]