Keynote Address - Quality Time: The consequences of quality improvement in radiotherapy | Newbridge 1
January 28, 2026 from 4:45pm EDT to 5:45pm EDT
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the key drivers and intended outcomes of quality improvement initiatives in radiotherapy.
- Summarize the consequences, both positive and unintended, of implementing quality improvement strategies in clinical practice.
- Recognize the role of collaborative efforts and evidence-based approaches in sustaining quality and safety in radiotherapy.
Speakers / Panelists
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Keynote Address - Quality Time: The consequences of quality improvement in radiotherapy | Newbridge 1
January 28, 2026 from 4:45pm EDT to 5:45pm EDT -
Shared Considerations in Patient Safety | Newbridge 2
January 30, 2026 from 1:00pm EDT to 3:00pm EDT
Timothy Hanna
Professor
Timothy Hanna
Timothy Hanna
Professor
Dr. Timothy Hanna is Professor of Oncology at Queen’s University and holds the CTAQ Endowed Chair in Health Policy and Health Economics. He serves as the Radiation Oncology Clinical Quality Lead for Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario), where he guides provincial initiatives to improve the quality, safety, and equity of radiotherapy services. Internationally recognized for his work on the impact of treatment timeliness, cancer system performance, and global radiotherapy access, he has contributed to landmark studies quantifying the survival effects of treatment delays and the worldwide shortage of radiotherapy capacity. His research program integrates health services, health economics, and cancer policy, with over 100 publications influencing practice and policy in Canada and abroad. Dr. Hanna is committed to bridging the care gap by aligning innovation, evidence, and systems design to deliver high-quality, equitable cancer care.