An independent research collaborative producing methodologically rigorous work using publicly available data. We prioritise bringing junior researchers into substantive contributory roles.

Works tagged SORC are produced under the collaborative. Select Member Works are peer-reviewed publications by SORC members conducted through other research settings.

Contact us at info@sorc.ca

Publications & Works
SORC Tool Launched
SORCTracks: A Visualization of Temporary Health Service Disruptions Across Alberta
Tung A
Systematic Outcomes Research Collaborative. Beta v0.3. 2026 May 31.
2026
SORC Published
Debiasing and Educational Interventions in Medical Diagnosis: A Systematic Review
Tung A, Melchiorre M.
University of Toronto Medical Journal. 2023 Feb 28; 100(1).
2023
SORC Submitted
Thrombotic Microangiopathy Following Systemic Adeno-Associated Virus Gene Therapy: A Systematic Review of Clinical Presentation and Management
Tung A, Wolfman D, Acharya S, Villarreal Andrade D, Melchiorre M, Kolski H, Sun HL.
Submitted to Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine. 2026.
2026
SORC Submitted
Prevention Strategies for Micromobility Battery Fires: A Clinical and Grey Literature Comparison
Nurmambetova E, Tung A, Wolfman D, Wong JN, Rosenfield D, Rowe BH.
Presentation. Submitted to the 11th Annual Canadian Burn Conference 2026.
2026
SORC In Progress
Burn and Inhalation Injuries Associated With Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Mobility Devices: A Systematic Review
Tung A, Thornton J, Melchiorre M, Wolfman D, Wong JN, Rosenfield D, Rowe BH.
Systematic Review. In preparation.
2026
SORC In Progress Seeking Collaborators
Temporary Emergency Department Service Disruptions in Alberta: A Retrospective Archive-Based Analysis of Burden, Distribution, and Stated Causes, 2021–2026
Tung A, Nguyen V et al.
Original Study. In preparation.
2026
SORC In Progress Seeking Collaborators
Rural Maternity Service Instability in Alberta: An Archive-Based Analysis of Publicly Posted Hospital Service Disruptions
Tung A, Nguyen V et al.
Original Study. In preparation.
2026
SORC In Progress Seeking Collaborators
Maintaining Acute Care Access During Wildfire-Related Hospital Disruptions: A Systematic Review
Systematic Review. In preparation. Junior Investigator Program.
2026
Select Member Work Published
Latent Threats Identified During In Situ Simulated Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Crises in the Operating Room: Implications for System Safety
Armstrong BA, Tung A, Gronas R, Bloom I, Branton S, Nayee H, Fan M, Rock R, Wuyungerile W, Hemani T, Trbovich PL.
Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026 Feb 16.
2026
Select Member Work Published
Multi-Timescale Period Refinement of Four Luminous Blue Variables
Tung A.
Open European Journal of Variable Stars. 2025 Oct 22; 267.
2025
Select Member Work Published
Maximizing Surgical Success by Aligning Interventions to Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Armstrong BA, Tung A, Lo L, Abssy SS, Zulfiqar M, van Oost J, Wong J, Janevski J, Martyniuk J, Trbovich P.
Annals of Surgery Open. 2025 Mar 7; 6(1).
2025
Select Member Work Published
The Prevalence and Long-Term Outcomes of Headaches After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Systematic Review
Jung Y, Vasconcellos de Oliveira Souza N, Kishibe T, Ger Akarsu F, Wong E, Pontes Almeida EPR, Tung A, Kesserwan M, Ignacio KH, Cootauco Sy MC, Dimal N, Narvacan K, Li J, Lanuza PDT, Li JS, Tan Omar A, Mendes Pereira V, Spears J, Marotta TR, Zafar A, Vyas MV, Saposnik G, Bengzon Diestro JD.
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. 2025 Mar 3.
2025
Select Member Work Published
Amplifiers and Dampeners of Patient Safety Risk in the Operating Room: Interim Analysis of Surgical Video Recorded with the Operating Room Black Box
Tung A, Fan M, Pinkney S, Armstrong BA, Catchpole K, Trbovich PL.
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care. 2023 Jun 7; 12(1).
2023
Select Member Work Published
Cognitive Biases in Surgery: A Systematic Review
Armstrong BA, Dutescu IA, Tung A, Carter DN, Trbovich PL, Wong S et al.
British Journal of Surgery. 2023 Feb 8; 110(6).
2023
Select Member Work Published
Electroencephalography Can Provide Advance Warning of Technical Errors During Laparoscopic Surgery
Armstrong BA, Nemrodov D, Tung A, Graham SJ, Grantcharov T.
Surgical Endoscopy. 2022 Dec 7; 37.
2022