CATHERINE J. M. DIODATI, M.A.
5060 Tecumseh Road East,
Suite 439 Windsor, Ontario N8T 1C1, Canada
(519) 972-9567 Fax (519) 948-6861
Email: diodati@mnsi.net


EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS 1995-1998
The University of Windsor Windsor, Ontario
Area of Research
Biomedical Ethics and Mass Immunization. Final Grade: A+.
• Recipient of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, University of Windsor Scholarships and Assumption University Scholarships.
• President’s Role of Scholars. Catherine was the first student ever to simultaneously receive both the Ontario Graduate Scholarship and The University of Windsor Scholarship.
• Nomination for the Governor General’s Medal. Catherine’s research will be used in the restructuring of Cancer Care Ontario and incorporated into biology courses at the University of Windsor.

BACHELOR OF ARTS, HONOURS 1989-1995
The University of Windsor Windsor, Ontario
King’s College London, Ontario
Primary Areas of Study
Theology, Theodicy, Philosophy and Ethics
• President’s Roll of Scholars and Faculty of Arts Dean’s List (1991-1995)
• Recipient of The Board of Governor’s Medal, University of Windsor Scholarships
• Assumption University Award for Religious Studies, Joseph T. Culliton Memorial Bursary

 

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

TOTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE 1999 19-21 March 1999
Queen Elizabeth Centre, The Canadian National Exhibition,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Presentation on Immunization followed by a panel discussion.
• Panelists included Edda West, Sr. Viera Scheibner, Dr. Len Horowitz, D.M.D., M.A., M.P.H. and Catherine Diodati, M.A. This 22nd annual health conference is the largest of its kind in Canada. Sponsored by Consumer Health Organization of Canada.

VACCINATION AND HEALTH 21 August 1999
North York, Ontario
A seminar on vaccination, health and religious implications. Sponsored by the Health Committee, Immanuel Seventh Day Adventist Church.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN 25 September 1999
Calgary Telus Convention Centre
“Vaccination: What Are the Risks?” Sponsored by d.c. Dynamic Concepts.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE on CHIROPRACTIC and PEDIATRICS 25 September 1999 Maui, Hawaii
“An Ethical Approach to Immunization: Assessing Risks, Benefits, Disclosure and Responsibility.” Sponsored by the International Chiropractors Association and the Palmer College of Chiropractic, this conference focussed upon Trauma, Toxins and Thought in chiropractic pediatrics.

BIOETHICS OF IMMUNIZATION 9 November 1999
Barrie, Ontario
Sponsored by the Barrie Area Chiropractors (BACk).

ANNUAL BIO-AG FARM SEMINAR
Wellesley, Ontario 26 January 2000
Sponsored by Bio-Ag Consultants and Distributors.

VACCINES: ARE THEY SAFE AND EFFECTIVE? 3 February 2000
Brantford, Ontario
Sponsored by Brantford Chiropractors.

SPIRIT & HEALTH EXPO 13 February 2000
Moline, Illinois

TOTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE 2000 17 & 18 March 2000
Toronto, Ontario
Sponsored by Consumer Health Organization of Canada.

CHIROPRACTIC AWARENESS COUNCIL CONVENTION 14-16 April 2000
White Oaks Inn
Niagara on the Lake, Ontario
Sponsored by the Chiropractic Awareness Council.

IMMUNIZATION: HISTORY, ETHICS, LAW and HEALTH 5 May 2000
Windsor, Ontario
Sponsored by Sears Health Food and Fitness

SCIENCE FOR HOPE AND HEALING: 8-10 September 2000
CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO

Arlington, Virginia
The National Vaccine Information Center.
Panellist providing questions and commentary on legal and ethical issues associated with international vaccination policies.

VACCINES: ARE THEY SAFE AND EFFECTIVE? 4-5 November 2000
Windsor, Ontario
Holistic Health Care Expo sponsored by the Myomassethic Federation.

A TALK ON VACCINATIONS 15 February 2001
Toronto, Ontario
Sponsored by The Pediatrics Club and Friends in Chiropractic
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic CollegeFUND-RAISING BENEFIT FOR VACCINE INJURIES 2-4 March 2001
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Sponsored by the Vaccination Risk Awareness Network, The Association for Vaccine Damaged Children and The Eagle Foundation

THE TRUTH ABOUT VACCINATIONS 19 October 2001
Ottawa, Ontario
Sponsored by Hampton Holistic Chiropractic Clinic and Barrhaven Family Chiropractic

OAND CONVENTION 2-4 November 2001
Burlington, Ontario
Sponsored by the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors

WHOLE LIFE EXPO 23-25 November 2001
Toronto, Ontario
Sponsored by Vitality Magazine

VACCINATION 27 February 2002
Belle River, Ontario
Rotary Club

 

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS
FLU SHOTS: What You Need to Know Before Making a Decision
Windsor, Ontario: Integral Aspects Incorporated, 2000.

Immunization: History, Ethics, Law and Health
Windsor, Ontario: Integral Aspects Incorporated, 1999
http://www.new-atlantean.com/vaccine.htm
Also see:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0968508006/qid=1001558649/sr=2-1/ref=sr_8_3_1/102-1516038-5251311

Biomedical Ethics: The Ethical Implications of Mass Immunization
Windsor, Ontario: The University of Windsor, 1998.

ARTICLES
“Postpartum Live Virus Vaccination: Lessons from Veterinary Medicine,”
Written in conjunction with Edward Yazbak, MD, FAAP, Medical Hypotheses, 59 no.3 (September 2002): 280-282.


“Review: The State of Florida vs. Alan Raymond Yurko,” The Journal of Degenerative Diseases. 4 no. 1 (1 July, 2002): 12-17, 20-23.
Click Here for this article.


“Mandatory Vaccination of Health Care Workers,” Canadian Medical Association Journal. 166 no. 3 (5 February 2002): 301-302.
(This is a heavily abbreviated version of the original entitled “Mandatory Vaccination is Not an Acceptable Option,” published in the online eCMAJ, 18 May 2001). See the full version:
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/166/3/301-b


“Vaccination Season,” Canadian Chiropractor. 6 no. 6 (December 2001): 6-9.
http://www.canadianchiropractor.ca/Past_Issues.htm?ID=720

“Flu Vaccine Not Very Effective,” Kingston Whig-Standard. 11 November 2001,. http://www.geocities.com/lgparamedics/FluVaccineNotVeryEffective.htm

“Flu Vaccine Season Is Revving Up Again,” VRAN Newsletter. June-August 2001.

“Vaccinations Not Without Risks,” Windsor Star. 24 March 2000.

“Vaccination and Military Exemptions,” VRAN Newsletter. Winter/Spring 1999.

“Protecting Our Soldiers to Death,” VRAN Newsletter. Winter/Spring 1999.

“Inaccurate Information About Measles Abounds,” Windsor Star. 21 March 1996, A9.

 

FORTHCOMING PUBLICATIONS

Veterinary Vaccines: What Every Pet Lover Should Know
Santa Fe, NM: New Atlantean Press. (Forthcoming)

 

INTERVIEWS

CURRENT HEALTH ISSUES 16 January 1999
With Susan Cameron Block
CFUN, Vancouver, BC

THE NATIONAL 28 January 1999
With Producer Marijka Hurko
CBC, Toronto, Ontario

BALANCING ACT 19 June 1999
With Jenny van der Marel Burridge
CJAM, Windsor, Ontario

CALGARY HERALD
With Sharon Adams
Calgary, Alberta

COLORS MAGAZINE 31 October 1999
With Jonathan Page
Catena di Villorba, Italy

CKLW 1 March 2000
With Peter Langille
Windsor, Ontario

The WINDSOR STAR 2 March 2000
With Veronique Mandal
Windsor, Ontario

THE REPORT NEWSMAGAZINE 13 March 2000
With Marnie Ko
Calgary, Alberta

CKTB 14 April 2000
With Randy Taylor
St. Catherines, Ontario

CJAM 25 April 2000
With Monica Reid
Windsor, Ontario

CBC Radio 13 November 2000
With Paul Vasey
Windsor, Ontario

CTV News 30 November 2000
With Avis Favaro
Toronto, Ontario

CFRB 28 March 2001
With Randy Taylor
Toronto, Ontario

CJOB 2 March 2001
Winnipeg, Manitoba

CTV 15 August 2001
With Ben Mulroney
Toronto, Ontario

MICHAEL COREN LIVE 28 August 2001
Burlington, Ontario

BAKERS JOURNAL 9 November 2001
With Jane Ayre

WMUZ 13 August 2002
With Bob Dutko
Detroit, MI

 

LEGAL SUBMISSIONS


Bioethical Review for the Appeal in the case of The State of Florida v. Alan Raymond Yurko (Case No. CR98-1730).

Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the case of Toronto Civic Employees Union, Local 416 v. The Attorney General of Ontario and The City of Toronto (Court File 156/2001).

Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the case of Bill Kotsopoulos v. North Bay General Hospital (Court File No.2316/02).


EMPLOYMENT

RESEARCHER/AUTHOR/PUBLIC SPEAKER 1998-
Independent

Ongoing examination of immunization-related issues with a particular focus on biomedical ethics. Publishing and research corporation president, addressing non-traditional health care perspectives. Professional public speaker on vaccination issues and consultant. Catherine’s expertise has been called upon when immunization has become an issue for unions, immigration, social services, schools, child custody and military service members.

 

AFFILIATIONS

• Core Member of VRAN, The Vaccination Risk Awareness Network
• Member of NVIC, The National Vaccine Information Center
• President, 2001-2002 Windsor Toastmasters
• Area 26 Governor for District 28 Toastmasters, 2002-2003

• Division F Humorous Speech Contest Winner 2001
• Accomplished Toastmaster-Bronze Award, Competent Leader, 2002

 

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