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Dr. Kristen Jones-Bonofiglio is an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Nursing at Lakehead University. She also serves as Director of the Centre for Health Care Ethics within the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences. Her work bridges nursing practice with ethical frameworks, focusing on moral distress and compassionate care. Academic Background: PhD in Educational Studies (Cognition & Learning Stream), Lakehead University MPH in Nursing Specialization, Lakehead University BScN, Lakehead University Research Focus: Dr. Jones-Bonofiglio's research addresses ethical decision-making in health care, moral distress, teaching compassion in nursing, substance use in inpatient settings, and digital storytelling. She integrates theory with practical applications, such as patient care planning using computer-aided design. Publication Trends: Recent works include pandemic ethics, rural health care frameworks, nurse practitioner retention, and patient-oriented research. Many publications analyze moral distress in acute and community settings, while others explore digital storytelling and educational innovations. Scientific Contributions: AMS Phoenix Fellow Co-editor of Health Care Ethics through the Lens of Moral Distress (2020) Editorial Board, Global Bioethics Enquiry Leadership & Collaboration: She leads the Centre for Health Care Ethics and contributes to EPID@Work Research Institute. Her affiliations include the Centre for Research on Aging & Health. She supervises student theses and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Health Care Ethics
• Mental Health
• Well-being
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Dr. Alexa Bagnell is a Professor & Head of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Dalhousie University and Chief of Psychiatry at IWK Health. She completed her medical training at Dalhousie University and post-graduate studies at Harvard University. Since joining IWK in 2003, she has co-founded the Treatment of Anxiety Group (TAG) program and established eastern Canada's first OCD clinic in 2013, focusing on evidence-based care for youth. Her leadership emphasizes improving access, inclusivity, and quality in mental health and addiction services for children and youth. Education: Medical Degree: Dalhousie University Post-Graduate Training: Harvard University Research Interests: Dr. Bagnell’s work centers on child and adolescent mental health system optimization, anxiety and OCD treatment, and advocating for mental health literacy. She actively engages in community education through schools, media, and public forums to reduce stigma and promote help-seeking behaviors. Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the TAG program at IWK Health and director of the OCD clinic in Halifax. She also serves as a co-opted member of Dalhousie University’s Board of Governors.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Anxiety Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Dr. Hai Van Nguyen is a Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he holds the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Health Policy Evaluation and Health Care Sustainability. He is an active researcher and policy consultant in health economics, with a focus on substance use, chronic disease, and public health policy. Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), Memorial University of Newfoundland Editorial Board Member, Respirology (APSR journal) Former Assistant Professor, Duke NUS Medical School Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto Dr. Nguyen’s research centers on policy evaluation and economic analysis in public health. His areas of interest include tobacco control, vaping regulations, opioid policy, and cost-effectiveness of medical interventions. He frequently employs quasi-experimental methods to assess the real-world impact of health policies on population behaviors and outcomes. His work bridges economics, medicine, and public policy, providing evidence for sustainable health care systems. His recent publications span high-impact journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine , Neurology , and Addiction , with a strong emphasis on substance use regulation, mental health impacts, and preventive care. The articles reflect a consistent focus on evaluating the economic and behavioral effects of health policies, particularly those targeting youth and vulnerable populations. He frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Canada and Singapore. CIHR-IHSPR Article of the Year Award 2020 2018 Fukuchi Award for Best Original Research Paper in Respirology Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Public Health (2021) Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) CIHR New Investigator Grant Dr. Nguyen has been actively involved in advising and leading research projects supported by major funding bodies including CIHR and the Canada Research Chairs program. He serves on the editorial board of Respirology and contributes to policy development through consultancy. While no formal lab or team name is mentioned, his collaborative work with researchers like S. Mital, E.A. Finkelstein, and C.S. Carpenter indicates a strong network in health services and policy research.

• Health Economics
• Policy Evaluation
• Economic Evaluation
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Fiona Kouyoumdjian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, with affiliations to the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact and ICES (formerly Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences). She serves as Research Director in the Department of Family Medicine and leads a research program focused on the population health status of incarcerated individuals. Her work emphasizes health equity, public health systems, and clinical population medicine integration. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honors), Brown University Doctor of Medicine (MD), Dalhousie University Master of Public Health (MPH), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of Toronto Research Interests: Fiona’s research addresses health equity challenges faced by incarcerated populations, including substance-related mortality, HIV care access, reproductive health in prisons, and healthcare continuity post-release. She explores intersections of incarceration with mental health, addiction, and systemic inequities, advocating for policy reforms in correctional healthcare systems. Her work bridges clinical practice and population health, focusing on marginalized groups such as Indigenous communities, racialized populations, and those with intellectual disabilities. Key Contributions: Leading the Mortality After Release from Incarceration Consortium (MARIC), a multinational meta-analysis on post-release mortality Advocating for opioid agonist treatment access in correctional facilities Co-authoring evidence-based guidelines for trauma-informed care in prisons Labs/Teams: Active in ICES’ population health research programs and collaborates with the David Braley Primary Care Research Collaborative. Engaged in community-academic partnerships to improve incarceration health equity.

• Epidemiology
• Health equity
• Primary health care
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Jonathan Britt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. He leads the Britt Lab, focusing on neural circuitry underlying motivated behaviors, particularly in the context of addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders. His work combines optogenetics, electrophysiology, and behavioral tasks to study the basal ganglia's role in reinforcement learning and compulsive behavior. Research interests include the neural mechanisms of drug addiction, Tourette’s Syndrome, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, with a focus on dopamine pathways and synaptic modifications. Key methodologies involve all-optical approaches and optogenetic interrogation of neural circuits. His recent studies highlight topics like alcohol palatability, serotonergic regulation of attention, and LSD’s effects on social behavior. Articles often explore the nucleus accumbens and hippocampal interactions in reward processing. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his contributions to addiction neuroscience are notable. He advises no listed students and has no mentioned grants in the provided text. The Britt Lab serves as a central hub for his research activities.

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Addiction
• Drug Addiction
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Jennifer Stamp is a University Teaching Fellow at Dalhousie University's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Faculty of Science. She holds a BSc in Neuroscience from Dalhousie, PhD in Anatomy from Cambridge, and two Postdoctoral Fellowships in Pharmacology and Anatomy from Dalhousie. Her research focuses on educational strategies promoting student engagement and accessibility, including visual curriculum components and student feedback integration. She also investigates neuroendocrinology, neuroanatomy, and steroid hormone impacts on stress, sleep, and addiction. Stamp has been recognized with multiple teaching awards, including the 2022 Professor of the Year (Dalhousie Undergraduate Neuroscience) and three Excellence Awards for Medical Sciences Teaching (2022, 2021, 2020). She also received the 2020 Dalhousie Alumni Association Teaching Excellence Award. She teaches core courses like Introduction to Psychology & Neuroscience (PSYO 1012), Methods in Experimental Psychology & Neuroscience (PSYO/NESC 2000), and Hormones & Behaviour (PSYO/NESC 3170). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes engagement and fostering independence through innovative pedagogy.

• Scientific Literacy
• Distance Learning
• Accessible Teaching Strategies
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Steven Laviolette is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario. He holds a Ph.D. and B.Sc. from the University of Toronto. His laboratory investigates neuropsychiatric disorders (addiction, depression, schizophrenia, PTSD, anxiety) through neuropharmacology and neurodevelopment, focusing on cannabinoids, opioids, and nicotine. Key research areas include molecular signaling in prefrontal cortex-amygdala-hippocampus circuits, neurodevelopmental impacts of adolescent drug exposure, and therapeutic applications of phytocannabinoids like CBD. Research explores how THC and CBD modulate emotional processing, opioid/nicotine addiction mechanisms, and long-term neuroadaptations from developmental drug exposure. Articles reveal consistent themes: cannabinoid interactions with dopaminergic/serotonergic systems, fear/aversion memory pathways, and prefrontal cortical dysfunction in psychiatric disorders. Neurodevelopmental studies highlight persistent anxiety/depression phenotypes from adolescent nicotine or THC exposure. C.I.H.R. New Investigator Fellowship Early Researcher Award (Ontario) Young Investigator Award (N.A.R.S.A.D) New Investigator Award (Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation) Leader’s Opportunity Fund (Canada Foundation for Innovation) Faculty Scholar's Award (Western Ontario) Laviolette mentors 25+ graduate students and 17 postdoctoral researchers, directing a lab with collaborations across Western Ontario departments (Psychiatry, Physiology, Chemistry). He serves on CIHR review panels and the Canadian Institute for Military/Veteran’s Health Research, previously chairing the Ontario Mental Health Foundation review committee.

• Neuropsychiatry
• Addiction Neuroscience
• Neuropharmacology
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Robin Barbara Bateman Lennox is a Clinical Assistant Professor in Family Medicine at McMaster University , with a focus on substance use disorders , harm reduction , and public health . Her work bridges clinical practice and population-level research, particularly examining the intersection of addiction medicine, marginalized communities, and infectious disease management. Key Research Areas : Substance use during pregnancy, harm reduction policy, hospital interventions for drug-using populations, and infectious disease management in vulnerable groups. Notable Contributions : Studies on cannabis use in pregnancy, safer supply programs during pandemics, and surgical equity for injection drug users. Her recent publications (2021–2024) emphasize addiction medicine , infectious diseases , and social determinants of health , with subfields including overdose prevention, peer support systems, and pandemic planning for homeless populations. While no explicit awards or student mentorship details are listed, her work has garnered significant media attention and policy citations.

• Substance Use Disorders
• Harm Reduction
• Public Health
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Dr. Jennifer Eastabrook is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Trent University, located at the Durham GTA campus. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Trent University and a Ph.D. from Queen’s University. Her research focuses on adolescent emotional development, particularly the impact of emotional awareness and regulation on mental health outcomes. Her research interests encompass understanding changes in emotional experiences and expressions during adolescence. Key areas include the effects of poor emotional awareness on processing strategies, links between emotional regulation and internalizing symptoms, and treatment trajectories of adolescents in addiction centers. She examines variables such as emotional processing, family functioning, and mental health acuity in these contexts. Her scholarly contributions span over two decades, from foundational work on alexithymia assessment tools in adolescents to recent studies on pandemic impacts on youth in treatment facilities. Articles highlight themes like cross-cultural validity of psychometric instruments and emotional intelligence’s role in academic transitions. Dr. Eastabrook is actively mentoring students, currently accepting graduate students and honours thesis candidates for 2025-2026. She also oversees practicum placements. While specific grants are not detailed, her research aligns with funding priorities in adolescent mental health and clinical psychology.

• Adolescent Emotional Development
• Emotion Regulation
• Internalizing Disorders
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Dr. Andrew Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Toronto Metropolitan University and an Adjunct Scientist at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research. He specializes in behavioral addictions, substance use disorders, and concurrent mental health conditions. PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Calgary CPA-accredited psychology residency at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre His research focuses on identifying shared psychological risk factors (e.g., emotion dysregulation, impulsivity) across substance and behavioral addictions to develop integrated treatments. He leads the Addictions and Mental Health (ADMH) Laboratory, collaborating with institutions in Canada, Australia, and Brazil. Key research themes include: Determinants of in-play sports betting behaviors Links between childhood trauma and cannabis use Concurrent disorders in gambling and substance use Psychotic-like experiences in cannabis users His work is funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Gambling Research Exchange Ontario, and the American Psychological Association’s Society of Addiction Psychology. Notable awards include the Banting Post-Doctoral Fellowship (declined) and Killam Trusts Fellowship. Dr. Kim’s lab investigates treatment development for comorbid addictions and mental health conditions using surveys, interviews, and ecological assessments. He actively seeks diverse researchers for his team.

• Behavioural addictions
• Substance use disorders
• Concurrent disorders
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Marco Leyton, PhD , is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital. He serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University . His work focuses on understanding addictions and psychiatric disorders through biopsychosocial frameworks. Institution: RI-MUHC, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University Academic Rank: Professor Research Interests : Leyton investigates the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction, emphasizing dopamine and serotonin signaling, neuroimaging techniques (PET, MRI), and vulnerability traits in psychiatric disorders. His studies explore how temperament, adversity, and neurochemical pathways contribute to substance use disorders. Publication Trends : Recent work examines psychedelic drug mechanisms (psilocybin, lisuride), glutamate receptor dynamics, and policy approaches to the overdose crisis. He integrates multimodal imaging (fMRI, PET) to study cue reactivity, cognitive regulation, and developmental trajectories of mental health. Methodological Expertise : Leyton employs advanced neuroimaging, radiotracer development, and longitudinal cohort studies to map neural circuits involved in addiction vulnerability. His research bridges preclinical models with human clinical applications.

• Addiction Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Psychopharmacology
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Anna Taylor, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Pain and Addiction and the Alberta Cancer Foundation Chair in Palliative Care, and is a member of both the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute and the Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta. Dr. Taylor completed her doctoral training at the McGill Pain Center followed by postdoctoral research at UCLA's Hatos Center for Opioid Pharmacology. Her educational background established a foundation in pain mechanisms and opioid pharmacology that directly informs her current research program. Her research critically examines how chronic pain alters affective and cognitive brain regions, with particular focus on interactions between pain pathways, opioid systems, and emotional processing. Key areas include neuroinflammation in pain chronification, gut microbiome-pain interactions, sex differences in pain and addiction, and the development of non-addictive analgesics targeting alternative opioid pathways. Her work consistently employs sophisticated rodent models to dissect neural circuitry underlying pain and reward. Analysis of her recent publications reveals an accelerating focus on neuroimmune mechanisms and sex-specific pain processing, with growing emphasis on the gut-brain axis. A defining trend is her investigation of non-canonical opioid agonists as safer alternatives to traditional opioids - research that directly addresses the dual crises of chronic pain management and the opioid epidemic through mechanistic innovation. Dr. Taylor's significant contributions to pain and addiction research have been recognized through prestigious appointments: Canada Research Chair in Pain and Addiction Alberta Cancer Foundation Chair in Palliative Care She actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows while securing competitive research funding from national agencies. Her collaborative approach spans neuroscience, immunology, and clinical pain medicine, with particular emphasis on translating basic findings into improved therapeutic strategies for pain and addiction disorders. The Taylor Lab operates as a multidisciplinary hub within the Medical Sciences Building, integrating molecular, behavioral, and neuroanatomical approaches to study pain's emotional dimensions. Current team projects investigate central amygdala neuroinflammation in pain hypersensitivity, microbiome-mediated modulation of opioid responses, and sex chromosome effects on pain processing - all aimed at developing targeted interventions for chronic pain conditions.

• Chronic Pain
• Opioid Dependence
• Addiction
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Patrick O'Byrne is a Full Professor of Nursing at the University of Ottawa. He specializes in public health nursing and HIV prevention, with a focus on marginalized populations and the intersection of health and law. As the Principal Investigator for the groundbreaking GetaKit Study, he pioneered free at-home HIV self-testing in Canada. He also leads the nurse-led PrEP-RN clinic, advocating for task-shifting HIV prevention to public health nurses. His work emphasizes culturally sensitive care for high-risk groups, including men who have sex with men, individuals experiencing homelessness, and those affected by substance use disorders. Education: 2016: Nurse Practitioner Diploma, Queen’s University 2010: Post-Doctorate in Medicine, University of Toronto 2009: Post-Doctorate in Nursing, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) 2008: PhD in Nursing, University of Ottawa 2005: MScN (Transfer to PhD), University of Ottawa 2004: BScN in Nursing, University of Ottawa Research interests include HIV prevention strategies, STI diagnosis and treatment protocols, harm reduction services, and critical analyses of healthcare systems. He holds the OHTN Research Chair in Public Health and HIV Prevention, reflecting his leadership in advancing public health policy and interventions. His studies often intersect with social justice and policy reform, such as advocating for Criminal Code reform regarding HIV non-disclosure and analyzing the societal impacts of methadone maintenance treatment. In advising and grants, he collaborates with students and colleagues on projects like the PEP2PrEP study and the SPRITE study. His work highlights nurse-led initiatives as cost-effective and equitable solutions to healthcare challenges. He also evaluates safer supply programs and their re-engagement strategies, addressing systemic issues in addiction care. His contributions extend to improving STI testing protocols and fostering interdisciplinary dialogue on health equity. Labs/Teams: Dr. O'Byrne leads the GetaKit Project, a nurse-driven initiative that revolutionizes HIV/STI testing access through innovative self-testing approaches. He collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to integrate critical theory into public health practice.

• HIV Prevention
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Public Health Nursing
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John Sylvestre is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences. He serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, contributing to interdisciplinary research in community well-being. His teaching includes graduate courses in Qualitative Research Methods and Program Evaluation. His research focuses on community psychology , community mental health , housing , and homelessness . He employs qualitative and evaluative methodologies to understand systemic interventions such as Housing First and support services for vulnerable populations, including homeless youth and frequent emergency department users. His recent publications (2024) reflect a strong trend in examining the evolution and implementation of Housing First programs, resilience among homeless youth, and outcomes of community-based mental health and case management interventions. These works are published in leading journals in social science, public health, and community mental health. Co-Director, Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services Teaches PSY6191C: Qualitative Research Methods Teaches PSY7103: Program Evaluation Selected Degrees: Ph.D., Applied Social Psychology, University of Guelph (2000) M.A., Applied Social Psychology, University of Guelph (1993) B.A. (Honours), Psychology, University of Ottawa (1989) Dr. Sylvestre actively contributes to research on social and mental health equity, with a focus on program evaluation and policy development. His work often involves collaboration with community organizations and international experts to improve systemic responses to homelessness and mental health challenges.

• Community Psychology
• Community Mental Health
• Housing
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Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesia and Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on evidence synthesis and evaluation to guide complex healthcare and public health decisions through systematic reviews and meta-analyses. Research Interests Evidence Synthesis: Developing methodologies for integrating conflicting health research findings Meta-Analysis: Specializing in network meta-analyses for comparative treatment effectiveness Public Health Decision-Making: Translating evidence into actionable health policies Clinical Epidemiology: Addressing methodological challenges in health research interpretation Systematic Reviews: Optimizing approaches for rapidly evolving evidence landscapes Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise across respiratory medicine, hematology, ophthalmology, and public health, with emphasis on methodological rigor in evidence synthesis. Her work consistently addresses the challenge of conflicting evidence and rapid publication cycles in health research. Awards Gairdner Early Career Investigator Award for contributions to evidence-based healthcare Her scholarly activity includes developing risk-of-bias instruments like ROBUST-RCT and contributing to clinical practice guidelines. Current projects include living systematic reviews for long COVID management and methodological improvements in nutritional epidemiology. She teaches Statistics & Epidemiology courses and maintains active collaborations across multiple medical specialties.

• Evidence Synthesis
• Meta-Analysis
• Health Research Methodology
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