Davina Banner-Lukaris

Dr. Davina Banner-Lukaris is a Professor at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), currently on sabbatical, and serves as Interim Associate Vice-President, Research Operations. She holds a PhD from the University of the West of England and a BN Honours from the University of Wales. Her research focuses on cardiovascular health, rural healthcare systems, and integrated knowledge translation (IKT) methodologies. She leads the Co-Lab, an interdisciplinary team advancing patient-oriented research and co-production practices, particularly in rural and northern communities. Dr. Banner-Lukaris has published widely on cardiac surgery outcomes, virtual healthcare delivery, and nursing workforce challenges.

Her academic roles include supervising students in MSc Nursing, MSc Health Sciences, and PhD programs. Key research themes include chronic disease management, rural health service innovations, and equitable engagement in research. She has contributed to national surveys on rural nursing workforce challenges and pioneered virtual cardiac rehabilitation trials. Dr. Banner-Lukaris advocates for inclusive research practices, emphasizing collaboration between researchers, patients, and clinicians to improve healthcare outcomes.

Her work integrates qualitative methods to explore patient experiences, including post-cardiac surgery trajectories and telehealth accessibility. She is an active member of healthcare policy discussions, addressing ethical issues like medical assistance in dying. The Co-Lab operates across multiple Indigenous territories in British Columbia, reflecting her commitment to decolonizing research practices and respecting traditional lands.