Kristen Haase

Kristen Haase is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of British Columbia (UBC), with an affiliation as a researcher at Fraser Health Authority. Her work focuses on improving care for older adults managing cancer, chronic diseases, and multimorbidities through symptom science, self-management strategies, and technology-driven interventions. Dr. Haase holds degrees from the University of Lethbridge (BN), Saint Mary's University (MA in Women and Gender Studies), and the University of Ottawa (PhD in Nursing).

Research priorities include geriatric oncology, exercise interventions for frail populations, caregiver support systems, and leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes. She leads projects such as the STABLE trial (fall prevention programs for older cancer patients) and co-designed the I-can manage self-management app. Her work emphasizes interprofessional collaboration, equity in healthcare access, and patient-centered approaches.

Key contributions include protocol development for geriatric assessments in oncology clinics and surveys on pandemic impacts on older cancer patients' social interactions and physical activity. Dr. Haase collaborates with international organizations like SIOG (International Society of Geriatric Oncology) and chairs initiatives addressing ageism in cancer care. She mentors trainees like Francis Kobekyaa and participates in the Designing for People Research Network in Vancouver.

Her publications explore barriers to geriatric assessment implementation, loneliness in cancer survivorship, and technology's role in dementia caregiving. Current studies address frailty post-surgery and culturally competent care for racially diverse older cancer populations. Despite no listed awards, her work is funded through UBC's Excellence Funds and collaborative grants with Fraser Health.