Speaker Profile

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	Biography Dr. Jocelynn Cook received a Bachelor of Science degree (Honours Biology) from Bishop's University and then a PhD in Reproductive Physiology from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Cook studied the effects of alcohol consumption on preterm birth for her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alberta. She also completed an MBA, with a focus on Economics and Health Policy, from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Cook joined the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada as its first Chief Scientific Officer in 2014, with the vision of facilitating the strengthening of, recognition of and incorporation of academics, science and evidence into the work of the SOGC and our membership. In her role, Dr. Cook oversees all activities related to Academic programs, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Research, JOGC operations and Public Health-related activities and programs. Dr. Cook also sits on the SOGC’s Board of Directors and its Executive committee, regional CME and ACSC planning committees, and represents the SOGC and its work nationally and internationally. In her spare time, Jocelynn has been seen running marathons (slowly), trying to figure out how to get better at riding the Peloton (also slowly), and living vicariously through her two daughters. Disclosure 1. I do not have a relationship with a for-profit and/or a not-for-profit organization to disclose. 2. I do not intend to make therapeutic recommendations for medications that have not received regulatory approval (i.e. “off-label” use of medication).

Biography
Dr. Jocelynn Cook received a Bachelor of Science degree (Honours Biology) from Bishop's University and then a PhD in Reproductive Physiology from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Cook studied the effects of alcohol consumption on preterm birth for her postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Alberta. She also completed an MBA, with a focus on Economics and Health Policy, from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Cook joined the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada as its first Chief Scientific Officer in 2014, with the vision of facilitating the strengthening of, recognition of and incorporation of academics, science and evidence into the work of the SOGC and our membership. In her role, Dr. Cook oversees all activities related to Academic programs, Clinical Practice Guidelines, Research, JOGC operations and Public Health-related activities and programs. Dr. Cook also sits on the SOGC’s Board of Directors and its Executive committee, regional CME and ACSC planning committees, and represents the SOGC and its work nationally and internationally. In her spare time, Jocelynn has been seen running marathons (slowly), trying to figure out how to get better at riding the Peloton (also slowly), and living vicariously through her two daughters.
Disclosure
1. I do not have a relationship with a for-profit and/or a not-for-profit organization to disclose. 2. I do not intend to make therapeutic recommendations for medications that have not received regulatory approval (i.e. “off-label” use of medication).