Murtuza is currently an infection control professional at Halton Healthcare with special interests in tuberculosis and creating IPAC electronic surveillance systems. He graduated from the University of Toronto with Honors in Bachelor of Science, specializing in the Human Biology program with minors in Mathematics and Zoology. He then completed his Post Graduate Diploma and Master of Science degree in Infectious Diseases from the University of London (United Kingdom). He has been an active member of IPAC Canada since 2009 and currently holds the role of President for the Chapter and Chair of the Marketing committee, along with Co-chair of the IPAC Canada DEI Working Group, Chair of the Mental Health Interest Group, committee member on the IPAC-Canada Endorsement Review Committee, and IPAC-GTA Education committee and Networking committee.
Email Murtuza: ipacgta@gmail.com
melisa avaness
Melisa is an Infection Prevention and Control coordinator at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She received her Honours Bachelor of Science from University of Toronto and completed Bachelor of Applied Science from Ryerson University specializing in Public health and safety. She started her infection control career in 2010 and obtained her C.I.C designation in 2012. She has worked in infection prevention and control in various hospitals including both Rehab and Acute care settings. She has been a member of IPAC Canada’s Education Core Committee since 2014 and active member of IPAC Canada since 2011.
Email Melisa: ipacgta@gmail.com
