معرفی
Isabel Fortier, PhD, is a Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University. She specializes in epidemiology, data harmonization, and research data management, focusing on child, youth, and maternal health. Fortier leads the Maelstrom Research Platform, which develops methods and software for data harmonization across interdisciplinary cohort studies.
Her research interests include:
- Retrospective and prospective data harmonization
- Metadata cataloguing and infrastructure development
- Collaborative epidemiological research
- Population health through cohort studies
Recent publications highlight her work on harmonization in global initiatives like the Healthy Life Trajectories Initiative and MINDMAP project, addressing challenges in maternal stress, prenatal alcohol exposure, and international data integration. She has secured the OCR-144561/CIHR Canada grant and collaborates with networks such as EUCAN Connect and LifeCycle Project. Fortier’s contributions include open-source tools like Opal and Mica, advancing data dissemination in epidemiology.
Scientific Awards:
- CIHR Grant OCR-144561