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Dr. Samina Ali is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics within the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta, holding dual appointments as Professor of Pediatrics and Adjunct Professor of Emergency Medicine. She is a practicing pediatric emergency physician with extensive leadership roles including Research Director for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine division (PEAK Research Team), Chair of Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC), and Western Canadian hub co-lead for Solutions for Kids in Pain.
- Medical School: McGill University
- Residency: Memorial University (General Pediatrics)
- Sub-specialty Training: McGill University (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
Her research program focuses on improving children's pain and distress in emergency settings through evidence-based interventions. Early work centered on procedural pain management, sedation techniques, and distraction methods. Recent work demonstrates a strategic shift toward health equity, examining pain experiences of marginalized populations and developing low-stimulus clinical environments for neurodiverse children. She employs diverse methodologies including clinical trials, qualitative studies, and knowledge mobilization frameworks to bridge research-practice gaps.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on pediatric pain assessment (87%), emergency department interventions (73%), and caregiver perspectives (60%). Emerging themes include health equity (40% of 2023-2024 work), digital health applications (27%), and pandemic-related care disruptions (20%). Her collaborative network spans 12 Canadian institutions and includes strong partnerships with patient advocacy groups.
- Former Program Director for Pediatric Emergency Medicine (2003-2008, 2010-2013)
- Former Assistant Dean, Professionalism (2013-2016)
- Current Chair of Pediatric Emergency Research Canada
- Western Canadian lead for Solutions for Kids in Pain initiative
Dr. Ali supervises numerous clinical and research trainees while leading multiple provincial and national research initiatives. Her PEAK Research Team operates within the Stollery Children's Hospital emergency department, focusing on pragmatic interventions that can be rapidly implemented across diverse clinical settings. Current projects include AI-enhanced social robots for pain distraction and low-stimulus clinic adaptations for children with sensory processing differences.
