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Dr. Laurel Young is a Professor in the Department of Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University, specializing in music therapy with a focus on gerontology, palliative care, and neurodiverse populations. She holds certifications in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (FAMI) and has over 23 years of clinical experience across geriatrics/dementia, oncology, HIV care, and developmental disabilities. Her roles have included Professional Leader of Creative Arts Therapies at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and teaching positions at Wilfrid Laurier University and Temple University. Dr. Young’s research spans multicultural competence in therapy, ethical frameworks, and the intersection of music with health and well-being. Key themes include end-of-life care for dementia patients, singing groups for autistic adults, and bereavement support through music. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and books, including editorial leadership for Barcelona Publishers’ Qualitative Inquiries in Music Therapy Monograph Series (2012–2013). Her work emphasizes bridging research and clinical practice, with a focus on marginalized groups such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those facing chronic illnesses. Awards include the 2014 CAMT Research & Publications Award and teaching accolades from Wilfrid Laurier and Temple Universities. Current projects explore AI-assisted therapeutic technologies and community-based music interventions.

• Music Therapy
• Social Gerontology
• Palliative Care
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Dr. Abeer Omar is an Assistant Professor at Trent University's Trent/Fleming School of Nursing. She holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University (USA) and a post-doctoral fellowship from the University of Windsor (Canada). Her research focuses on women's health, activity restriction, and the integration of technology in nursing care. She has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the Dean’s Award (2022) and the Trent Excellence in Teaching Award (2019–2020). Dr. Omar's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master's degree from Alexandria University (Egypt), followed by doctoral studies in the United States. She is passionate about advancing nursing education and improving mental health support for students. Her current projects include evaluating academic advising tools and studying Lyme disease in pregnancy. Her research spans maternal health, rehabilitation outcomes for older adults, and healthcare utilization patterns. Notable work includes analyzing non-urgent emergency department visits and the impact of dementia on post-fracture care. Dr. Omar is actively involved in mentoring students and accepts graduate and honours thesis students.

• Women's Health
• Nursing Education
• Mental Health
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Erin Strumpf is a Full Professor jointly appointed in the Department of Economics and the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University. She is a founding member of McGill’s Public Policy and Population Health Observatory (3PO) and holds the distinguished William Dawson Scholar title. Her work bridges economics and population health, focusing on evaluating health and social policies through rigorous causal inference methods. Education: PhD in Health Policy and Economics, Harvard University BA, Smith College Research Interests: Prof. Strumpf’s research agenda centers on the impacts of health policies on health care delivery, population health outcomes, and health inequalities. She employs quasi-experimental designs and large-scale administrative data to assess interventions such as cancer screening programs, primary care reforms, and paid family leave policies. Her work spans multiple jurisdictions, including Canada, the United States, and France, and actively informs policymakers at provincial and national levels. Her recent projects include evaluating the cost-effectiveness of population-based cancer screening guidelines, assessing the health system impacts of integrated primary care in Quebec, and exploring how paid family leave policies reduce infant respiratory infections and promote equity. She is also a key contributor to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network. Scientific Awards & Honors: William Dawson Scholar, McGill University Chercheur-boursier Junior 1 & 2, Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Santé Collaborations & Funding: Prof. Strumpf collaborates extensively with ministries of health and finance across Canadian provinces and with international agencies. She leads multidisciplinary teams that leverage rich administrative health data to generate actionable evidence for decision-makers. Her research is primarily aligned with the Centre on Population Dynamics’ Social and Economic Determinants of Health axis, and intersects with the Aging axis. Affiliations & Labs: She is affiliated with McGill’s Department of Equity, Ethics, and Policy, Family Medicine Department, Department of Oncology, and the Centre on Population Dynamics. Previously (2019-2022), she was an affiliated researcher with the cancer unit at l’Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS).

• Health Economics
• Health Policy Evaluation
• Cancer Screening
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Tobias Berg is an Associate Professor of Oncology at McMaster University , affiliated with the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) and the Centre for Discovery in Cancer Research (CDCR) . He leads the Translational Oncology Program , bridging clinical practice and basic research. His work focuses on understanding treatment resistance and relapse mechanisms in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), leveraging epigenetic regulators, metabolic studies, and stem cell transplantation. Key roles include: Member of the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapy Program , specializing in allogeneic transplants and CAR T-cell therapy Principal investigator in clinical trials involving LSD1 inhibitors, venetoclax, and sorafenib Recipient of funding from the Boris Family Chair for Leukemia Research , Canadian Foundation for Innovation, and OICR Research Interests: Berg's lab investigates epigenetic drivers of leukemia relapse post-transplant, novel combination therapies, and biomarkers for early disease detection. Techniques include single-cell sequencing, metabolic profiling, and functional in vitro/in vivo models. His work also addresses residual disease detection through standardized flow cytometry panels (HARMONIZE initiative). Key Trends in Publications: Recent studies highlight: Role of IRF8 and LSD1 in AML drug sensitivity Impact of mixed donor chimerism on transplant outcomes Mechanisms linking metabolism and therapy resistance in FLT3-ITD AML Grants & Collaborations: Leads multicenter trials (e.g., SORMAIN and TRANSATRA) and collaborates with institutions like the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research . His lab is part of the McMaster Cancer Research Stem Cell Bank , collecting patient-derived samples for translational studies.

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
• Epigenetics in Cancer
• Hematological Malignancies
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Caroline Foster-Boucher serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Nursing Systems within MacEwan University's Faculty of Health and Community Studies, where she has taught since 2019. Her instructional responsibilities span theoretical, laboratory, and clinical components of nursing education, with current focus on introductory health and healthy young families courses. Previously, she contributed to academic programs at the University of Alberta and provided clinical education at MacEwan. Education Master of Nursing (Alberta) Registered Nurse (RN) Her scholarly pursuits center on Indigenous health systems, historical and cultural contexts of Indigenous care, community health frameworks, and specialized women's health in maternity care. Driven by reconciliation imperatives, she actively explores the historical and contemporary dynamics between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in Canada. Her clinical background encompasses diverse settings including medicine, surgery, oncology, geriatrics, and community health across North American jurisdictions from Edmonton to the U.S. Pacific Northwest. Analysis of her 2011-2019 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on health equity, particularly regarding Indigenous populations and migrant communities. Key research trajectories include cultural safety in nursing practice, institutional barriers to healthcare access, historical analysis of nurse-Indigenous relationships, and resilience education methodologies. Her work frequently employs community-engaged and qualitative approaches to address systemic health disparities. No scientific awards are documented in the available materials. Dr. Foster-Boucher mentors nursing students within MacEwan's program structure and leads current research initiatives examining immunization barriers for Indigenous communities and historical nurse-Indigenous relationships. Her teaching portfolio prominently features family healthcare and maternity care frameworks, emphasizing culturally responsive approaches to women's health.

• Indigenous Health
• Indigenous History and Culture
• Community Health
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Elena Neiterman is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Aging & Society at McMaster University. Her scholarly work bridges public health, migration studies, and gendered healthcare experiences, with a focus on professional integration of internationally educated health workers, maternal health, and aging populations. Research spans 2008–2025 Key themes: healthcare access, work-life interface, One Health models, gender dynamics Recent studies include exploring international students’ healthcare barriers, caregiver role adaptation for dementia spouses, and antimicrobial resistance frameworks in food systems. She publishes extensively in journals like Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation , Canadian Journal on Aging , and Frontiers in Public Health .

• Public Health
• Migration Studies
• Maternal Health
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Leanne M. Currie is an Associate Professor at the UBC School of Nursing , part of the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science. Her work bridges nursing practice with health informatics, focusing on technology-mediated stigma reduction, usability design, and equity in digital health platforms. Nursing Informatics Health Information Technology Virtual Health Systems Stigma Reduction in Digital Platforms Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Technology Community and Rural Health Equity Her recent research explores EHR compatibility, mHealth adoption, and the social determinants of critical illness recovery. She develops tailored digital tools for patient self-management and integrates Indigenous knowledge frameworks into health informatics curricula. Her work emphasizes human-centered design, safety in clinical technology, and cross-sectoral collaboration. Dr. Currie's publications highlight partnerships with healthcare providers to address technology-related safety events, co-design of person-centered apps, and the impact of digital tools on nurse emotional exhaustion. She actively contributes to defining anti-stigma design guidelines and advancing fair classification systems in health equity.

• Nursing Informatics
• Health Information Technology
• Patient-Centered Care
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Laura Cleghorn is a researcher affiliated with McMaster University , focusing on primary care, gerontology, and health services research. Her work centers on improving healthcare for older adults through system navigation, eHealth tools, and interprofessional collaboration. Key Research Areas: Primary care integration, eHealth applications, chronic disease management, and community health navigation. Notable Contributions: Development of the Health TAPESTRY program and evaluation of patient navigation models. Laura’s scholarly output includes studies on usability testing of eHealth tools (e.g., GENIE), interprofessional team dynamics in primary care, and volunteer-driven healthcare interventions. Her work frequently addresses older adult populations and healthcare system coordination. Recent publications explore sociotechnical factors in remote usability testing and policy implications of activity-based funding. Despite no listed awards, her research has been referenced in policy sources and clinical guidelines.

• Primary Care
• Health Services Research
• Gerontology
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Li Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesia within the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University. Her academic career spans over two decades with extensive publication history, demonstrating sustained research productivity through 2025. Her work primarily focuses on evidence-based approaches to pain management, systematic review methodology, and healthcare policy analysis. Dr. Wang's research interests encompass chronic pain management, medical cannabis applications, systematic review and meta-analysis methodology, and health services research. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in translating evidence into clinical practice, with numerous publications related to guideline development and healthcare decision-making. She has made significant contributions to understanding pain management alternatives to opioids, postsurgical pain prevention, and the epidemiology of chronic pain conditions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges anesthesia, pain medicine, and healthcare policy. Her work increasingly incorporates methodological innovations in systematic review techniques while maintaining a strong clinical focus on pain management solutions. The breadth of her research spans from molecular mechanisms of pain to population-level health policy implications, with consistent emphasis on evidence-based approaches. Dr. Wang teaches Fundamentals of Health Research Methodology (HTH 501) at McMaster University, a course she has instructed continuously since 2020. Her teaching focuses on research methodology, systematic review techniques, and evidence-based healthcare decision-making. Her scholarly activity demonstrates integration of teaching and research, with numerous publications related to methodological education and evidence-based practice. She maintains an active research program with extensive collaborations across multiple institutions and disciplines. Her work shows particular strength in systematic review methodology applied to clinical questions in pain management and anesthesia. Dr. Wang's research has been widely cited and disseminated through numerous news outlets, policy documents, and clinical guidelines, indicating significant impact on both academic and practical healthcare domains.

• Pain Management
• Medical Cannabis Research
• Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses
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Dr. Barbara Pesut is a Professor at the School of Nursing, University of British Columbia Okanagan, with extensive experience in palliative and end-of-life care. She leads the Nav-CARE initiative and holds research funding from CIHR and Health Canada for volunteer navigation models in rural and dementia care contexts. Education: PhD (UBC 2005), MSN (UBC 1997), BSN (UVic 1992), Diploma in Nursing (BCIT 1982) Her research focuses on: Volunteer and peer navigation models for life-limiting illnesses Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) policy and clinical communication Rural health equity and compassionate community approaches Nursing philosophy and social justice frameworks Recent publications examine international navigation program adaptations, compassion training validation, and longitudinal palliative outcomes. She has received multiple awards including the Nursing Innovation Award (2019) and UBC Health Researcher of the Year (2018). Her lab develops evidence-based tools like the MAID Reflective Guide.

• Palliative and End-of-Life Care
• Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)
• Volunteer and Peer Navigation Models
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Michal Abrahamowicz, PhD is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and Professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is affiliated with the Cardiovascular Health Across the Lifespan Program and the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE) at RI-MUHC. His research focuses on developing innovative statistical methodologies for clinical and biomedical data analysis, particularly in survival analysis. Key areas include modeling time-varying and cumulative effects of risk factors and treatments, and addressing biases in observational studies. He co-founded and co-chairs the international STRATOS initiative (www.stratos-initiative.org), involving over 100 statisticians from 18 countries, aimed at improving analyses of observational studies. From 2011-2019, he served as Principal Investigator of the CAN-AIM network, funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, which brought together over 45 faculty members from 12 Canadian universities for drug safety and effectiveness research. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on methodological advances in biostatistics, particularly in survival analysis, causal inference, and flexible modeling techniques. His work spans applications in cardiovascular diseases, cancer epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and arthritis research, with an increasing emphasis on practical implementation of statistical methods in clinical research. Abrahamowicz leads major collaborative research initiatives including large clinical trials and longitudinal population-based studies. His research methodology work directly informs applications in real-world clinical and epidemiological studies, creating a strong bridge between theoretical statistics and practical healthcare research.

• Biostatistics
• Survival Analysis
• Pharmacoepidemiology
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Dr. Marie-Josée Brouillette is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She serves as a Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) on the 5252 de Maisonneuve site, focusing on the Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health Program and the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation . Research Focus: Psychosocial aspects of HIV infection and post-COVID syndrome, emphasizing cognition and mood regulation, their impact on quality of life, and clinical interventions. Key Projects: Positive Brain Health Now Study (840+ participants across Canada) and post-COVID syndrome research with self-management resources. Methodology: Longitudinal cohort studies, neuropsychological assessments, blood/saliva biomarker analysis, interdisciplinary collaborations (neurology, epidemiology, HIV clinics, community groups). Contact: marie-josee.brouillette@mcgill.ca

• Psychosocial Aspects
• HIV
• Post-COVID Syndrome
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Dhanya Sridhar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research (DIRO) of the University of Montreal and a core academic member of Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute. She holds a Canada CIFAR AI Chair and co-leads the IVADO R3AI working group on safe and aligned AI. PhD from University of California Santa Cruz Postdoctoral research at Columbia University Data Science Institute Her research focuses on integrating causality and machine learning to build AI systems that are robust to distribution shifts, capable of efficient task adaptation, and aligned with human knowledge. Recent work includes causal effects of social interactions on US election participation and causal modeling in geriatric-oncology patient outcomes. Current research themes: Causal representation learning Temporal causal inference Counterfactual modeling Causal abstraction in large models Responsible AI development Scientific awards: Canada CIFAR AI Chair Major grants: NSERC Discovery Grant (PVX20965-RGP) 2023-2029 NSERC DGECR Grant 2023-2025 Multiple MITACS Acceleration Quebec grants Advising: PhD students: Philippe Brouillard, Shruti Joshi, Mizu Nishikawa-Toomey, Tom Marty, Cristian Manta

• Causal Inference
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Dr. Kelly Penz is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Nursing. Her research focuses on professional quality of life, psychosocial wellbeing of rural/remote nurses, and palliative care professionals. She explores job-demands/resources, traumatic events, and recruitment/retention challenges through mixed-methods approaches. Dr. Penz has led/co-led national and provincial grants totaling over $120,000, including studies on fall prevention in older adults with cancer and rural nurse wellbeing. She teaches undergraduate and graduate nursing courses such as Advanced Research Methods in Quantitative Design and Evidence-Informed Practice. Her research interests include instrument development (e.g., Job Demands/Job Resources Scales) and palliative care communication. She has served on external committees including the Saskatchewan Hospice Palliative Care Association and Regina Palliative Care Inc. Dr. Penz supervises Master's and PhD students exploring rural healthcare challenges and palliative care practices. Her work bridges nursing practice, policy, and public health to improve healthcare equity in underserved regions.

• Professional Quality of Life
• Psychosocial Wellness of Healthcare Professionals
• Rural and Remote Nursing Practice
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Dr. Humphrey Fonge is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy , Université Laval , specializing in radiopharmacy and cancer theranostics . His research focuses on developing radiolabeled agents for molecular imaging and targeted radiotherapy , with an emphasis on HER2 and EGFR -positive cancers. Education : PhD in Radiopharmacy (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven), MBA (University of Toronto) Training : Academic radiopharmacist (Saskatchewan Health Authority), postdoctoral work in theranostics (University of Toronto) His program investigates pharmaceutical-grade radionuclides , preclinical evaluation of theranostic agents , and the impact of tumor environments on radiopharmaceutical efficacy. Recent studies involve Ac-225/67Cu-labeled antibodies for colorectal , breast , and neuroendocrine cancers . Key collaborations include the Saskatchewan Health Authority and University of Toronto . Students in his lab include Jessica Pougoue Ketchemen (postdoc), Katrina Bato (graduate), and Emmanuel Nwangele (graduate).

• Theranostics
• Radiopharmacy
• Cancer-Specific Molecular Probes
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