To support decision-making around modifications to opioid agonist treatment delivery, a detailed risk assessment was requested to evaluate the integration of secure dispensing devices for direct patient access to hydromorphone. Building on a previously conducted preliminary assessment, the work required a structured framework that would articulate hazards, assess likelihoods and risks, and identify mitigation strategies associated with introducing these devices into service delivery models.

RSI supports cross-sector risk coordination by designing joint protocols, shared data systems, and collaborative decision processes. The firm facilitates alignment workshops and documents responsibilities to avoid redundancy and conflict. RSI’s ability to bridge disciplinary and organizational divides enables effective joint action in high-stakes contexts.

RSI performs rigorous analysis of survey data using appropriate statistical techniques and contextual interpretation. Whether analyzing perception, behavior, or system feedback, RSI integrates findings into broader assessments. Its ability to connect survey results to policy and modeling frameworks enhances the value of survey-based research in understanding risk.

Dr. Paul Stanish joined Risk Sciences International (RSI) in 2021 as a Risk Analyst, where he plays an essential role in advancing data-driven risk practices. Leveraging his strong background in chemistry and nanotechnology, he supports clients in building modern data cultures grounded in causal inference, machine learning operations (MLOps), and organizational performance measurement. His work ensures that risk frameworks not only incorporate emerging technologies but are also scalable and operational within institutional settings.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), through its Spectrum Management Innovation Directorate, sought support in applying risk-based decision making (RBDM) across its compliance and enforcement responsibilities. The department was looking for a structured and data-driven approach to prioritize regulatory actions in a way that reflects risks to the public interest.

Ham Census is the initiative of Risk Sciences International Vice-President of Communications and Strategic Initiatives, Cemil ‘Jim’ Alyanak, himself an amateur radio operator and member of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service. He is licensed by the FCC in the United States with the call sign K3MRI. The initiative came about as it became apparent that…

RSI is well positioned to integrate NAMs into its Understanding Risk methods by aligning scientific innovation with policy realism. RSI’s teams include toxicologists, modelers, and risk analysts with experience in interpreting NAM outputs within weight-of-evidence frameworks. The firm can evaluate the appropriateness of a given NAM for a client’s specific context, help interpret model results, and document methodological decisions in a transparent and policy-ready manner. RSI’s ability to translate novel science into applied insights ensures that NAMs are used effectively and credibly in support of regulatory and advisory functions.

RSI integrates public engagement into communication planning for risks with broad societal impact. The firm facilitates collaborative design sessions and uses participatory tools to elicit preferences and expectations. RSI ensures that outputs reflect both technical accuracy and public resonance, supporting socially responsive communication.

The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) recently commissioned Climate Risk Institute (CRI) and Risk Sciences International (RSI) to produce a series of informational tools evaluating and explaining the future effects of climate change on the aluminium sector’s sustainability. A principle focus of the project was to highlight one of the most consequential effects of climate change,…

IARC recently published a volume on quantitative bias modelling: Bias assessment in case–control and cohort studies for hazard identification (IARC Scientific Publication No. 171). We are pleased to see inclusion of some of the work RSI’s Drs Franco Momoli and Daniel Krewski conducted for the INTERPHONE and MOBI-Kids studies of cell phones, radiofrequencies, and brain…