Martin Petrak, M.Sc., P.Eng.
President, CEO
As the President and CEO of the OIC, and its non-medical division OIC Precision Labs, Martin is focused on leading research and development initiatives that include 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Martin also leads his team towards future partnerships with multi-national corporations to create new technological advancements in Manitoba and Canada.
Trevor Gascoyne, M.Sc., P.Eng
Director of Operations
Trevor’s background in biomedical engineering research allows him to design and implement high quality experiments to suit your needs. He is responsible for ensuring your project is completed systematically and efficiently in accordance with the most up-to-date standards and expert knowledge.
Trevor also serves as the Canadian Chair of the ISO Implants for Surgery – Bone and joint replacements subcommittee.
Graeme Findlay
Director of Marketing
Graeme holds the position of Director of Marketing with responsibility for marketing programs and brand management. Prior to joining the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre, he worked in strategic business development and marketing at several companies. Graeme’s greatest strengths are his creativity, drive and leadership. He thrives on challenges, particularly those that expand the company’s reach.
Andrea Perrin
Executive Assistant
As an executive assistant to the President, Andrea is the first face you will see at the OIC. Her professionalism and dedication to her work is evident in her abilities to coordinate and organize events, while performing administrative tasks for daily business operations. She is responsible for making sure your questions are directed to the right people: our team of experts!
Meaghan Coates, B.Sc., EIT
Engineering Services Manager
Meaghan’s past experience in prosthetic design has given her a breadth of knowledge in kinematics and wear testing. Always looking at the larger picture, she keeps the end user in mind while focusing on minor details. Through managing diverse projects she is knowledgeable on a myriad of standards and stays up to date on industry protocol. Meaghan works to ensure your projects are managed efficiently with quality service delivered.
Ian Polyzois, Ph.D., EIT
Mechanical Engineer
Ian joined the Orthopaedic Innovation Centre in 2019. His background in materials science R&D and forensic engineering allows him to think outside the box to ensure that our customer’s designs are well-optimized and meet performance requirements. Ian focuses his time on developing finite element models and carrying out virtual testing, simulations, and advanced materials evaluation.
Brett Molchan
Biomedical Engineering Technologist
Brett has experience working in the medical, industrial, and automotive industries. His keen eye for detail ensures accuracy while using our precision measurement equipment. His responsibility in equipment operation and designing test fixtures is an integral part of ensuring our client’s tests are a success!
Cale Timlick, B.Sc., EIT
Testing and Verification EIT
Cale’s experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries brings a mechanical aptitude to run tests efficiently and effectively with a strict attention to detail. His focus is developing testing programs and procedures for medical Personal Protective Equipment while also building strong business relationships with customers.
Sarah Tran, CCRP
Research Coordinator
Sarah joined the OIC in 2010. She is a member of the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA), and is responsible for conducting clinical trials following good clinical practices (GCP). She ensures trials are conductedaccurately and ethically, as defined by the Declaration of Helsinki, as well as by the International Conference on Harmonization Guidelines (ICH).
Sara Parashin, M.Sc., EIT
Biomedical Engineer
Sara joined the OIC as a student in 2015 and as Biomedical Engineer in 2018. Sara’s medical industry experience has centered on surgical tool design and clinical research. Her master’s degree was focused on material analysis and testing of 3D-printed metals for medical applications. Sara focuses her time on joint replacement studies to improve product development and patient health.
Anna Kim
Clinical Research Assistant
Anna joined the OIC in 2019. Before she moved to Canada, she was a registered nurse in South Korea serving orthopaedic and rehabilitation patients as well as coordinating research on stomach, head, and neck cancers at the National Cancer Centre. Anna manages the orthopaedic database system for the Concordia Joint Replacement Group and assists with numerous clinical trials.
Thomas Turgeon, MD, B.Sc., MPH, FRCSC
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Turgeon completed his Orthopaedic Residency at the University of Saskatchewan and in 2003, attained a Fellowship in adult Reconstructive Surgery at the Arthritis Surgery Center of San Diego. He attained a Master’s of Public Health and Epidemiology at the University of California San Diego.
Collin Burnell, MD, B.Sc., FRCSC
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Burnell completed a Bachelor of Science and his medical training at University of Manitoba. He then completed his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Manitoba 2002, attained a Fellowship in Adult Hip and Knee reconstruction at the University of Manitoba.
Eric Bohm, MD, B.Eng., M.Sc., FRCSC
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Bohm completed his Orthopedic Residency at the University of Saskatchewan and in 2001, attained a Fellowship in primary and revision arthroplasty at Dalhousie University. In 2002, Dr. Bohm completed a MSc in Community Health and Epidemiology at Dalhousie University.
David Hedden, MD, B.Sc., FRCSC
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Hedden completed his Internship at Addington Hospital, Natal University Medical School, South Africa Rotations. He then completed his Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Manitoba 1997, attained a Clinical Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction and Trauma at the University of Toronto.