Our Team

The dedicated SHL team comprises of medical laboratory technologists, medical laboratory assistants, administrative staff,  research coordinators, and medical and clinical microbiologists. Their collective efforts drive ongoing quality improvement initiatives, and ensure optimal service delivery and advisory support.Operating 24/7, SHL offers full lab automation with artificial intelligence, catering to routine hospital bacteriology and respiratory molecular testing to better serve clients.

Dr. Kevin Katz

Medical Director
kkatz@nygh.on.ca

Dr. Christie Vermeiren

Deputy Medical Director
cvermeiren@shn.ca

Marilyn Spagnoli

Executive Director
mspagnoli@shn.ca

Dr. Samira Mubareka

Microbiologist
samira.mubareka@sunnybrook.ca

Dr. Robert Kozak

Clinical Microbiologist
rkozak@shn.ca

Dr. Xena Li

Medical Microbiologist
xli2@shn.ca

Tanvir Pathan

Manager of operations
tpathan@shn.ca