Dr. Hoare is currently the Past-President of the Canadian Chapter of the Controlled Release Society (CC-CRS) (http://www.cc-crs.com). CC-CRS is a nucleus and networking organization for academic, clinical and industrial members active in the fields of the science and technology of controlled delivery of drugs and therapeutic agents in human and animal health and other active agents in environmental, consumer and industrial applications. The local chapter encourages and helps organize networking opportunities and communication among Canadian controlled release specialists and promotes education and student involvement in this field. Membership is free!
Dr. Hoare is the current President (2016-2017) of the Canadian Biomaterials Society (CBS) (http://www.biomaterials.ca). The Canadian Biomaterials Society (CBS) is an incorporated, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the development of biomaterials science, technology, and education in Canadian universities, industry, and government. CBS was established in 1973 and has a long-standing dedication to undergraduate and graduate biomaterials education. CBS is also a member of the international community of biomaterials societies as represented by the International Union of Societies of Biomaterials Science and Engineering (IUS-BSE). Dr. Hoare chaired the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Canadian Biomaterials Society in Toronto.
Dr. Hoare is also an active member in the Canadian Society for Chemical Engineering (CSChE), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and the international Controlled Release Society (CRS) and is a licensed professional engineer (P. Eng.) in the province of Ontario.