Amy Bombay

Dr. Amy Bombay is a Researcher and Educator at Carleton University, focusing on Indigenous mental health and well-being. Her work examines intergenerational trauma, health inequities, and resilience through cultural identity. She completed her PhD in Neuroscience at Carleton and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Royal’s Institute of Mental Health Research.

• Education: PhD in Neuroscience (Carleton University), Postdoctoral Fellowship (Royal’s Institute).

Her research pillars include:

• Indigenous Health and Well-Being: Investigates stress, trauma, and resilience across generations, particularly linked to residential schools and colonial policies.
• Health Inequities: Analyzes disparities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations using national datasets.
• Cultural Resilience: Explores how cultural identity mitigates mental health challenges.
• Educational Interventions: Studies the impact of Indigenous-focused curricula on attitudes and beliefs.
• Ethical Research: Develops frameworks for Indigenous-led biological research collaborations.

Her publications address bullying in First Nations youth, intergenerational trauma, and systemic inequities. She advocates for policy changes informed by community-driven research. Funding sources are unspecified but include collaborative initiatives with Indigenous communities.

Dr. Bombay supervises undergraduate and graduate students and leads the Bombay Lab, emphasizing ethical partnerships in research.