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Tracey Galloway is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where she conducts critical research on Indigenous health disparities and policy interventions in northern Canada. Her work bridges medical anthropology, public health, and community-based participatory research to address systemic inequities affecting circumpolar populations. Education: PhD, McMaster University, 2008 MA (institution unspecified) BA (institution unspecified) BScN (institution unspecified) Dr. Galloway's research program centers on chronic disease risk assessment and health system improvement in Indigenous communities, with specific expertise in nutrition transition, food security, child growth patterns, and public health policy evaluation. She examines the impact of federal programs like Nutrition North Canada while developing community-led solutions for health equity. Her methodological approach combines quantitative analysis of health outcomes with qualitative community engagement, emphasizing Indigenous research sovereignty and decolonizing methodologies. Her publication record reveals consistent thematic focus across 15 recent articles, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration between anthropology, epidemiology, and health economics. Key trends include rigorous evaluation of colonial impacts on Indigenous food systems, innovative analysis of subsidy program effectiveness, and centering Indigenous patient experiences in healthcare design. Her work consistently prioritizes community-defined research questions and actionable policy recommendations. Dr. Galloway actively mentors graduate students including Darci Belmore, Carly Checholik, Neda Maki, and Hiliary Monteith, guiding research on Indigenous health determinants and policy interventions. While specific grant details aren't publicly enumerated, her collaborative projects involve partnerships with Indigenous communities across Northern Canada and interdisciplinary teams addressing complex health system challenges. She maintains strong community partnerships for her applied research, particularly in Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario, working directly with Anishinabeck and Inuit communities to translate findings into culturally safe health initiatives and policy reforms that address the root causes of health inequities.

• Indigenous health
• circumpolar populations
• nutrition transition
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Lawrence Goodridge is a Professor and Director of the Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety (CRIFS) at the University of Guelph's Ontario Agricultural College. He holds the Leung Family Professorship in Food Safety and leads research at the intersection of food safety, antibiotic resistance, and One Health principles. His work focuses on applying genomic technologies to study foodborne pathogens (E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Cronobacter) and leveraging wastewater surveillance for infectious disease outbreak prediction. Academic History: BSc Microbiology (University of Guelph, 1995), MSc Food Microbiology (2003), PhD Food Microbiology (2002), followed by post-doctoral training in Food Safety at the University of Georgia (2002). Joined CRIFS in 2003. Research Interests: Genomic analysis of pathogen emergence, wastewater-based epidemiology, bacteriophage applications, and consumer education strategies for food safety. His lab develops innovative methods for rapid pathogen detection in food systems and environmental samples. Articles Trends: Over 100 peer-reviewed publications emphasize genomic surveillance of foodborne pathogens and SARS-CoV-2, with a focus on wastewater sampling innovations. Recent work explores multi-modal data integration for public health forecasting and ethical data protection frameworks for surveillance programs. Awards: While no specific prizes are listed, his $50M+ research funding from Canadian/international sources underscores recognition of his impactful work. Grants support projects like phage-based sanitization and antimicrobial resistance tracking. Advising & Labs: Leads CRIFS laboratory operations and collaborates globally on food safety initiatives. His research has informed food industry guidelines and policy frameworks for mitigating pathogen risks in agricultural and environmental systems.

• Food Safety
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Foodborne Pathogens
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Sapha Barkati, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University , and an Investigator at the RI-MUHC Glen site . Her work bridges clinical practice and research in tropical medicine, focusing on parasitic diseases affecting vulnerable populations. Affiliations: Assistant Professor, McGill University Investigator, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) McGill International Tuberculosis Centre Research Focus: Specializes in neglected tropical diseases like strongyloidiasis and tegumentary leishmaniasis, particularly among migrants and immunocompromised individuals. Studies include: Physician awareness of Strongyloides screening Prevalence patterns in non-endemic countries HTLV-1 co-infection treatment response Cost-effective screening strategies Scientific Contributions: Key publications address tropical disease management in non-endemic settings, mpox outbreak dynamics, and SARS-CoV-2 immunity patterns. Her work emphasizes evidence-based guidelines for: Parasite screening in transplant recipients Leishmaniasis treatment protocols Traveler disease prevention Collaborative Networks: Partners with institutions like Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia and participates in GeoSentinel surveillance. Leads studies on: Covid-19 health disparities Vaccine effectiveness against variants Remote patient monitoring systems

• Tropical Medicine
• Travel Medicine
• Migrant Health
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Dr. Bei Jiang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at the University of Alberta , Canada. She holds the Canada CIFAR AI Chair and is affiliated with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) . Her academic journey includes a PhD in Biostatistics (2014) from the University of Michigan, MS (2008) and BS (2004) from the University of Alberta and Beijing University of Technology, respectively. Current Positions : 2021–Present (Associate Professor), 2022–Present (CIFAR AI Chair) Past Appointments : Assistant Professor (2015–2021), Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University (2014–2015), Research Assistant at University of Michigan (2009–2013) Research Interests : Dr. Jiang specializes in methods for joint modeling of longitudinal and health outcome data , Bayesian hierarchical modeling , functional and imaging data analysis , and statistical machine learning . Her work integrates kernel machine regression , differential privacy , and synthetic data generation to address challenges in heterogeneous health data and neuroimaging. Scientific Awards : Highlights include the 2015 SAMSI New Research Fellow , multiple Rackham Conference Travel Awards (2013, 2012), and prestigious NSERC scholarships (2009–2012). She has also received the J Gordin Kaplan Graduate Award (2008) and Statistical Society of Canada Travel Award (2008). Grants : $375,000 (CIFAR AI Chairs, 2022–2027), $480,000 (MITACS Accelerate, 2022–2025), and $210,000 (Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, 2022–2025) Students and Postdocs : She mentors numerous PhD , MSc , and Postdoctoral Fellows , including Junxi Zhang (2023–Present), Enze Shi (2022–Present), and former advisees like Wenxing Guo (now Lecturer at University of Essex) and Yafei Wang (Assistant Professor at University of Alberta).

• Biostatistics
• Functional Data Analysis
• Statistical Machine Learning
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Caora McKenna is an Assistant Professor at the University of King’s College in Halifax, specializing in digital journalism, audience engagement, and emerging media platforms. She previously served as Audience Editor at The Globe and Mail and City Editor at The Coast, focusing on Halifax city news, policing, and housing. Her teaching includes courses on digital reporting and journalism ethics. McKenna holds a Combined Honours Bachelor of Journalism from King’s College and a Spanish degree from Dalhousie University. She is fluent in English and Spanish, with research interests in AI’s impact on news, local media sustainability, and audience-centric storytelling. She launched The Signal’s TikTok channel with students and has contributed to over 159 articles across diverse topics including health, politics, and culture. Education: Bachelor of Journalism (Honours), University of King’s College Spanish Language, Dalhousie University Research Interests: Digital optimization, journalism ethics, AI in news production, local media resilience, and audience engagement strategies. She frequently writes about emerging platforms, reader habits, and access to information. Grants & Advising: No formal grants or advisees listed, but her teaching and mentorship at King’s reflect her commitment to student-driven projects like The Signal’s TikTok initiative. Labs/Teams: Involved in the News Workshop at King’s College, fostering experimental journalism projects.

• Digital Journalism
• SEO and News Optimization
• Journalism Ethics
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Nicholas Dew is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of History at McGill University. He holds a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford, awarded in 2000. His research specializes in early modern European and Atlantic history, particularly the cultural, scientific, and colonial developments of France during the 17th and 18th centuries. Dew’s work examines the intersections of colonialism, science, and medicine, as well as the trans-Atlantic dimensions of French scientific endeavors. Education: D.Phil. (Oxford), 2000 Research Interests: His scholarship focuses on France’s cultural history, including the role of knowledge production under Louis XIV, global scientific networks, and the socio-political contexts of exploration and empire. He explores themes such as Colbert’s influence on scientific policy, the history of measurement, and the symbolic representation of science in art and iconography. Publications & Awards: Dew’s book Orientalism in Louis XIV’s France won the Wallace K. Ferguson Prize (2011). His work has been supported by prestigious fellowships, including the Dibner Fellowship (Huntington Library) and the Inter-Americas Fellowship (John Carter Brown Library). His recent articles analyze geodesy, scientific expeditions, and the intellectual foundations of early modern empires. Professional Contributions: He co-founded the French Atlantic History Group and contributed to edited volumes like Science and Empire in the Atlantic World . Dew has led SSHRC-funded initiatives, including the “Situating Science” and “Making Publics” collaborative projects, and teaches courses on the Scientific Revolution, Atlantic Worlds, and historiography. Labs & Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research, Dew collaborates with scholars across history, philosophy of science, and global studies. His current project traces French science’s trans-Atlantic networks between 1670–1740.

• Early Modern European History
• Cultural History of France
• History of Science and Technology
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Dr. Jun-Li Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University, and a Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site. She is affiliated with the Metabolic Disorders and Complications Program within the Centre for Translational Biology, focusing on diabetes research and pancreatic islet biology. Dr. Liu's educational background includes: BSc in Biology from Peking University, China (1978-1982) MSc in Physiology from Peking University Health Science Centre, China (1982-1985) PhD in Experimental Medicine from McGill University, Montreal, Canada (1990-1995) Postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, NIDDK, Bethesda, MD (1995-2000) Dr. Liu's research focuses on exploring novel growth factors that can be used to expand or preserve islet beta cells, which produce insulin, to prevent or treat diabetes mellitus. Her current work centers on CCN5/WISP2 and Reg family proteins normally produced in the pancreas, which have shown promise in rodent models of diabetes. Her laboratory investigates how these proteins promote beta-cell proliferation, survival, and regeneration through mechanisms including activation of signaling molecules like Akt and Erk1/2 kinases. The ultimate goal is to develop novel therapeutic approaches for diabetes treatment by exploiting these growth factors and their molecular targets. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on pancreatic islet biology, with particular emphasis on CCN5/WISP2 and Reg family proteins. These works span molecular mechanisms of beta-cell growth and survival, connections to diabetes pathogenesis, and potential translational applications. A significant theme across her work is understanding how growth factors might be harnessed for diabetes therapy, with implications for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Liu has received numerous scientific awards and recognitions throughout her career: Fellowship award from Medical Research Council of Canada (1996-1999) New Investigator Award from The Endocrine Society (1998) Fellows Award for Research Excellence from NIH (1999) Career Development Award from Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (2000-2005) Travel Grant Award from The Endocrine Society (2001) John R. & Clara M. Fraser Memorial Award from McGill University (2005-2008) Chercheurs boursiers Fondamental, Senior, from Fonds de la recherché en santé Quebec (2008-2011) Dr. Liu has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of Diabetes (Blackwell Publishing) since 2008 and the Canadian Journal of Diabetes since 2017. She is also a member of the Montreal Diabetes Research Centre. Her research has been supported by various funding agencies, including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International and the Medical Research Council of Canada. She has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in her laboratory. Dr. Liu leads a research laboratory at the RI-MUHC focused on pancreatic islet biology and diabetes research. Her team employs molecular, cellular, and in vivo approaches using transgenic and knockout mouse models to investigate the mechanisms by which growth factors regulate beta-cell mass and function. Current projects include studying CCN5/WISP2 and Reg family proteins in beta-cell proliferation, survival, and regeneration, with implications for diabetes therapy. They also investigate the role of Reg proteins in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, exploring their potential as diagnostic markers and therapeutic targets.

• Diabetes research
• Pancreatic islet biology
• Growth factors
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Dr. Matthew S. Miller serves as Associate Professor in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University while holding leadership roles as Executive Director of the Global Nexus, Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, and Co-Director of the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H). He maintains a Canada Research Chair in Viral Pandemics and sits on scientific advisory boards for major vaccine manufacturers. His research program integrates virology, immunology, and pandemic preparedness with emphases on SARS-CoV-2 and influenza pathogenesis. Key investigations include mucosal vaccine development, antibody response characterization across diverse populations, viral evolution mechanisms, and neurodegenerative consequences of viral infections. His work bridges fundamental virology with clinical applications through advanced platforms like DNA aptamer nanomaterials and inhaled aerosol vaccines. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on next-generation vaccine design against evolving pathogens, particularly examining immune responses in vulnerable populations including older adults and immunocompromised individuals. His team has pioneered respiratory mucosal delivery systems and high-precision viral detection methods using machine learning, directly addressing pandemic response challenges. Major scientific recognition includes: CIHR New Investigator Award CIHR Bhagirath Singh Early Career Award in Infection and Immunity Early Researcher Award from Government of Ontario Western University Distinguished Alumni Award for Excellence in Basic Science 2024 election to Royal Society of Canada College of New Scholars Dr. Miller actively recruits graduate students and postdoctoral fellows while leading multimillion-dollar initiatives funded through his Canada Research Chair and competitive grants. His national advisory roles include the Canadian National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) COVID-19 Working Group, Committee to Advise on Tropical Medicine and Travel (CATMAT), and Public Health Agency of Canada's Expert Panel on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Previously, he served as Secretary-Treasurer of the Canadian Society for Virology (2021-2022). He directs three major collaborative entities—the Global Nexus, DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research, and Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub—that integrate academic researchers, public health officials, and industry partners to accelerate pandemic countermeasure development through interdisciplinary teams spanning virology, immunology, and clinical medicine.

• Infectious Diseases
• Viral Pandemics
• Vaccine Development
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Dr. Durjoy Lahiri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Queen’s University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences. He holds a MBBS, MD, and DM from institutions in India, including Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and the Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (IPGME&R). His clinical expertise spans primary cognitive and behavioral disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease, Fronto-Temporal Dementia) and cognitive dysfunctions in neurological conditions like ALS and atypical parkinsonism. He completed a clinical fellowship at Baycrest Academy for Research and Education (affiliated with the University of Toronto) as a Bresver Family Fellow. Dr. Lahiri’s research focuses on fluid biomarkers, emerging Alzheimer’s therapies, and neuromodulation techniques like Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS). He has published extensively on dementia, cognitive dysfunction, and neurological disorders. Key awards include the Sandra Black Award and Young Investigator Award from the Academy of Aphasia. His teaching activities are extensive, with involvement in medical and neurology residency programs. Clinically, he specializes in telemedicine for behavioral dysfunctions in dementia, having contributed to the Virtual Behavioral Medicine (VBM) program at Baycrest. He has also received travel scholarships and grants supporting his academic contributions.

• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Fluid Biomarkers
• Neuromodulation Techniques (e.g., tDCS)
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Dr. Yoav Keynan is an Associate Professor and Head of the Section of Infectious Diseases at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He holds cross-appointments in Medical Microbiology, Community Health Sciences, and is an Ad Honorem professor at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Colombia. His research focuses on HIV immunogenetics, influenza immune responses, and tuberculosis dynamics. As Scientific Lead of the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID), he emphasizes knowledge translation for vulnerable populations. Education: MD, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (1994) Residency in Internal Medicine, Carmel Medical Center, Israel (2004) PhD in Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, University of Manitoba (2014) Research Interests: HIV progression and anti-inflammatory interventions Influenza immune mechanisms Tuberculosis transition from latent to active states Pyogenic liver abscess and HIV care management Awards: 2020 Doctors Manitoba Scholastic Award 2019 Mentorship Award by Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases 2017 Faculty Educator of the Year (Medical Microbiology) Advising & Grants: Currently not accepting students. Collaborates internationally, particularly in Colombia, focusing on tuberculosis and HIV epidemiology. Labs/Teams: Leads NCCID’s research on infectious disease policy and collaborates with global cohorts in Medellín.

• HIV Disease Progression
• Influenza Immune Responses
• Infectious Disease Management
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Guido Simonelli is a Professor under aggregated grant at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine, affiliated with both the Department of Medicine and the Department of Neuroscience. He holds dual appointments, reflecting his interdisciplinary research in sleep health and public health. His education includes an MD from the Universidad de Buenos Aires and a postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral biology at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. His research focuses on the relationship between sleep, public health, and human performance, with two primary axes: environmental/social determinants of sleep health and cognitive/physical outcomes of sleep. He leads projects like the COHESION Study on pandemic impacts and Arctic cold operational resilience. Key grants include FRQS Junior 1 Salary Grant (2021–2025) and Office of Naval Research funding for studies on cold weather resilience and Antarctic isolation. Simonelli advises students in MSc and PhD programs, with Anthony Levasseur as a notable advisee. His team includes researchers like Nicholas van den Berg and Xavier Michaud, exploring sleep in extreme environments and military performance. Awards include the Roger-Broughton Prize for Young Researchers (2021). His work spans sleep epidemiology, circadian rhythms, and interventions for healthcare workers. Notable publications address pandemic sleep changes, Antarctic mission impacts, and sleep extension's pain-reducing effects. He also collaborates on national strategies integrating sleep into public health policy.

• Sleep Health
• Public Health
• Human Performance
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John Savarese is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Romantic-era literature, the relationship between literature and science, and Gothic traditions. His interdisciplinary work bridges literary studies with cognitive science, examining how Romantic writers conceptualized mind, cognition, and sociability within their historical context, with particular attention to ballad traditions and Gothic literature. Dr. Savarese completed his PhD at Rutgers University in 2012, following an MA from Rutgers and a BA from New York. Prior to joining Waterloo in 2014, he held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of California, Berkeley. His research explores how Romantic poets engaged with emerging sciences of the mind, revealing connections between poetic form and cognitive processes. Dr. Savarese investigates how literary traditions like ballads and Gothic narratives served as vehicles for exploring theories of social cognition, distributed mind, and environmental relations, demonstrating literature's role in shaping conceptual frameworks that anticipated contemporary cognitive theories. UW/SSHRC Explore Grant, 2020-2022 David L. Kalstone Award, Rutgers University (English alumni award), 2019 UW/SSHRC Insight Development Grant 4A Funding, 2015-2016 Travel stipend, University of Edinburgh, 2015 UW/SSHRC Travel Grant, 2014 American Council of Learned Societies New Faculty Fellowship, 2013-2014 Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Texas at Austin, 2012-2013 As an educator, Dr. Savarese supervises graduate students in Romantic literature, Gothic studies, and the history of science. His interdisciplinary approach extends to collaborations with Waterloo's Cognitive Science program and the History of Distributed Cognition project at the University of Edinburgh. His creative work in sound design and field recording for projects including 'Cities and Memory' and 'Gothic Listening' demonstrates his commitment to exploring literary studies through multiple sensory and technological modalities.

• Romantic Literature
• Gothic Traditions
• Cognitive Approaches to Literature
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Shani B Serrao is a full-time Lecturer at the College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan (USask), and a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Departments at the Saskatchewan Health Authority in Saskatoon. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences from McMaster University and a Master of Science from USask, focusing on lifestyle interventions in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Education: Master of Science, University of Saskatchewan Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, McMaster University Research interests include women’s health, social justice, health equity, mental health literacy, and harm reduction. Her clinical background spans diverse roles such as Nursing Unit Coordinator and cross-departmental work in Medicine, Palliative Care, and Medical-Surgical Float Pool. No specific articles or awards are listed beyond her Orcid profile. She teaches courses including Foundational Care in Clinical Practice and Community Nursing Practice. Hobbies include writing, traveling, live music, and fostering community connections.

• Women’s Health
• Social Justice
• Health Equity
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Cheryl Fury is a Professor of History at the University of New Brunswick (Saint John) and a faculty member of the Gregg Centre for War and Society. She specializes in the social history of English seafarers, early modern maritime communities, and Holocaust education. Her research focuses on the English East India Company and the intersection of diet, disease, and disorder in 17th-century seafaring life, supported by a SSHRC grant. Education: BA (Honours History & English), University of New Brunswick MA (History), University of New Brunswick PhD (History), McMaster University Research Highlights: Dr. Fury has authored The Social History of English Seamen 1485-1649 and co-edited works on the East India Company. Her current project examines dietary practices and health in early colonial maritime voyages. She collaborates with Holocaust survivor Vera Schiff on projects like Surviving Theresienstadt . Awards: Runner-up, Keith Matthews Award (2017) for The Social History of English Seamen 1650-1815 Teaching & Outreach: Teaches courses on Tudor-Stuart England, early modern women, and modern European history. Leads travel study programs to Rome and London. Active in Holocaust education and public history initiatives.

• Maritime History
• Early Modern European History
• Social History
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Dan Small is an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. He holds a PhD in medical anthropology from UBC, an MPhil in circumpolar studies from the University of Cambridge, and dual undergraduate degrees in sociology/anthropology and psychology from Simon Fraser University (both with first-class honours). His work focuses on harm reduction, healthcare culture, and marginalized populations, with a particular emphasis on supervised injection facilities and systemic barriers to healthcare access. Dr. Small has developed and evaluated initiatives such as social enterprises, housing programs, and healthcare services for vulnerable communities. His role in establishing Insite, North America’s only supervised injection facility, involved navigating complex socio-political challenges. He also contributed to medical regulation through roles with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC and the Medical Council of Canada. His research interests include medical ethics, peer-to-peer regulation, therapeutic narratives, and globalization’s impact on health. He has taught in anthropology and sociology, emphasizing critical approaches to healthcare and social justice. Scientific Awards and Achievements: Dr. Small has received prestigious awards including the UBC Canadian Airlines Travel Prize (1998), Queen Elizabeth II Centennial Scholarship (1996), and multiple SSHRC fellowships. His work bridges academic research and activism, advocating for evidence-based policies that prioritize marginalized communities. Advising and Grants: While specific grants are not detailed, his extensive involvement in program development and policy advocacy highlights his leadership in securing resources for harm reduction initiatives. He actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance healthcare equity. Labs/Teams: Central to his work is the interdisciplinary collaboration with the Insite team and community organizations in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. His research often integrates participatory methods, ensuring marginalized voices shape policy and practice.

• Medical Anthropology
• Harm Reduction
• Public Health Policy
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