Al-Noor Nenshi Nathoo, Executive Director, works with several bioethics committees in the Calgary area. His background is in the field of ethics and social justice. He holds a B.Sc. in Biology/Human Genetics and the History and Philosophy of Science (McGill University) and an M.A. in Philosophy (University of Calgary) with a specialty in Ethics concentrating on issues of poverty and justice. His background in health care includes work in the areas of cancer research, home care and primary health care management. He has worked as a consultant with various Ottawa and Calgary agencies on human rights and international development.