2023 Health System Impact Fellow Profiles

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Assessing Wellness Together Canada's impact on the mental health and wellbeing of individuals living across Canada and Canadians living abroad Name: Hajin Lee Host Partner Organization: Stepped Care Solutions Location (city, province): Toronto, Ontario Academic Institution: Women's College Hospital PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: As an evaluation scientist at Women’s College Hospital and Stepped Care Solutions, I investigate Wellness Together Canada’s impacts in delivering virtual mental health and substance use support, focusing on health outcomes, resource utilization, user (patient and workforce) experience, and equity and accessibility. Insights gained from my evaluations will help improve effectiveness and equitable access in digital mental health care. LinkedIn: Hajin Lee ResearchGate: Hajin Lee Website: Hajin Lee
Co-designing cultural adaptations of the ‘F-words for Child Development’: Advancing implementation science and strengths-based service-delivery in child development services Name: Vanessa Tomas Host Partner Organization: 1) Rehabilitation Centre for Children / Specialized Services for Children and Youth and 2) Children’s Treatment Network Location (city, province): Winnipeg, Manitoba & Ontario Academic Institution: Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University (CanChild) PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Postdoctoral Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) & CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (CIHR-IHDCYH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: I am a researcher passionate about child development and implementation science (IS). There is a need for strengths-based child development services, and for these services/approaches to be implemented in equity-grounded, culturally inclusive ways. This work explores co-designing cultural adaptations of the strengths-based, holistic, family-centred ‘F-words for Child Development’ framework (functioning, family, fitness, friends, fun, future), while advancing equity-based IS literature. LinkedIn: Vanessa Tomas
Development and Usability Testing of Telemonitoring App (Raabta) Prototype to Support Pregnant Individuals at High Risk for Preeclampsia. Name: Anam Shahil-Feroz Host Partner Organization: University Health Network (Toronto) Location (city, province): Toronto, ON Academic Institution: University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: My research focuses on using innovative digital health solutions to support pregnant women at high risk of preeclampsia in Pakistan who have limited access to healthcare services due to sociocultural and financial constraints. My fellowship work will involve the development and testing of a telemonitoring app (Raabta) prototype with the intention to improve the app for future implementation. LinkedIn: Anam Shahil-Feroz Google Scholar: Anam Shahil-Feroz Research Gate: Anam Shahil-Feroz
Modelling the Future of Home Health for Seniors – A Markov based Cost Effectiveness Analysis Name: William Hall Host Partner Organization: BC Ministry of Health Location (city, province): Victoria, BC Academic Institution: University of British Columbia PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) & Michael Smith Health Research BC About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: The task of providing home health care is becoming increasingly challenging as health systems face growing demand from aging demographics and a scarcity of resources to finance delivery. I am grateful for the opportunity to apply health economic methods to this challenge in hopes of assisting health leaders with delivering the highest possible quality of sustainable care to elderly patients.
Exploring Long-Term Care Housing Solutions for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Substance Use: An Innovative Model Name: Nicole Doria Host Partner Organization: Unity Health Location (city, province): Toronto, ON Academic Institution: University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) & CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: This project aims to develop and apply a new model of care for older adults experiencing homelessness and substance use; there are currently no long-term care home models that do so in Canada. This work has enormous potential to effect real change and help meet the needs of aging Canadians. Twitter: Nicole Doria
Advancing Equitable Cancer Care for Incarcerated Populations Name: Mar'yana Fisher Host Partner Organization: BC Cancer Location (city, province): Vancouver, BC Academic Institution: University of Victoria PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR) & Michael Smith Health Research BC About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Equity-focused cancer care is urgently needed in British Columbia. I observed two crucial aspects of cancer care services in my clinical practice: a tremendous gap in accessibility and infrastructure on the one hand and acute demand on the other. My goal is to reconcile these two extremes by reducing the barriers to cancer care for incarcerated individuals.
Addressing the Canadian Nursing Shortage: Exploring the Transitions of Internationally Educated Nurses Name: Alyssa Indar Host Partner Organization: Nova Scotia Health Location (city, province): Halifax, NS Academic Institution: Dalhousie University PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: As a Registered Nurse, I apply my knowledge of health services research, education, and policy to support the Canadian nursing workforce. My post-doctoral research project aligns with the national priority to address the nursing shortage and will explore the transitions of internationally educated nurses into the Nova Scotia health care system, using a lens informed by equity, diversity and inclusion.
NutriMEd: A nutrition education program to improve the confidence of healthcare professionals in providing nutritional guidance Name: LiFeng Xie Host Partner Organization: Canadian Nutrition Society Location (city, province): Ottawa, Ontario Academic Institution: Université Laval PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (CIHR-INMD) & CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: As a registered dietitian and researcher, I believe that multidisciplinary collaborations are needed to improve dietary and lifestyle habits. My postdoctoral research has the objective to develop a nutrition education program that aims to enhance nutrition knowledge among healthcare professionals, thus increasing their capacity and confidence in providing nutritional guidance to Canadians. Website: LiFeng Xie LinkedIn: LiFeng Xie
Preventing repeat opioid overdose: optimizing engagement in opioid agonist therapy in people with and without HIV Name: Katherine Kooij Host Partner Organization: British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS Location (city, province): Vancouver, BC Academic Institution: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: As a physician scientist, I am interested in the intersection between the HIV epidemic and the drug toxicity and overdose crisis. This collaborative project will utilize administrative health data to gain insights into engagement in care and risk of repeat overdose after an overdose. These will help developing strategies to connect individuals most at risk to the right care programs. LinkedIn: Katherine Kooij
Ethical governance of health synthetic data using advanced AI techniques Name: Shu-Feng Tsao Host Partner Organization: Canadian Institute for Health Information Location (city, province): Ottawa, Ontario Academic Institution: University of Waterloo PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Synthetic data is considered a promising alternative to de-identified or anonymized data. Advanced AI techniques are used to create synthetic data without compromising privacy. However, universal framework and evaluation matrices are lacking to govern synthetic data in Canada. Therefore, this proposed research will develop a data governance framework for synthetic data and investigate the most appropriate evaluation matrices. LinkedIn: Shu-Feng Tsao
Developing a cardiovascular disease (CVD) Prevention Network to improve Awareness, Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of CVD and its risk factors in Canadian Women Name: Dan Yedu Quansah Host Partner Organization: Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre Location (city, province): Ottawa, ON Academic Institution: University of Ottawa Heart Institute PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: I am a Public Health scientist and a Clinical Epidemiologist. This fellowship will help me to develop solutions and recommendations to improve awareness, screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of CVD and its risk factors among Canadian women with gestational hypertensive disorders and in South Asian and Black women who experience health disparities and at higher risk of premature CVD. Email: Dan Yedu Quansah
Optimizing research impact and building youth-driven research capacity within a learning health system Name: Christine Mulligan Host Partner Organization: Foundry Location (city, province): Vancouver, BC Academic Institution: University of British Columbia PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (CIHR-IHDCYH) & Michael Smith Health Research BC About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: My fellowship will take place at Foundry, an integrated youth service initiative providing comprehensive support to youth across BC. Through a partnership between Foundry and UBC, this project will evaluate and enhance feedback loops between research, policy, and practice (iKT), and build capacity for youth-driven inputs into Foundry research, and build lasting impact on Foundry, and ultimately on BC youth.
Implementing the science of ACEs to improve health service delivery Name: Serena Jenkins Host Partner Organization: Alberta Health Services Location (city, province): Calgary, AB Academic Institution: University of Calgary PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: I am a Behavioral Neuroscientist with expertise in the long-term impacts of early experience on brain development. This innovative project will increase knowledge, usability, and accessibility of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) research to improve health service delivery and facilitate the development of policy and practice initiatives that reduce the risk of future generations experiencing the toxic effects of ACEs. LinkedIn: Serena Jenkins ResearchGate: Serena Jenkins
Building system readiness for pharmacogenomic and companion diagnostic testing in British Columbia Name: Zeina Waheed Host Partner Organization: British Columbia Ministry of Health Location (city, province): Vancouver, BC Academic Institution: University of British Columbia PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Pharmacogenomic and companion diagnostic testing help identify medications that are more likely to be effective and/or reduce side effects based on an individual's genetic profile. My project will assess BC's readiness to implement these tests into routine care and provide recommendations to facilitate implementation. I hope to help advancement towards implementation that improves patient outcomes and reduces healthcare system wastage/costs. Twitter: Zeina Waheed LinkedIn: Zeina Waheed ResearchGate: Zeina Waheed
Comprehensive Culturally Responsive Mental Health, Addictions, and Well-being Support for Indigenous Communities Name: Miranda Field Host Partner Organization: Saskatchewan Health Authority Location (city, province): Regina, Saskatchewan Academic Institution: University of Regina PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) & Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Seeking to enhance mental health, addiction, and well-being support among Indigenous communities, this collaborative endeavor strives to develop a comprehensive culturally responsive mental health and addiction care approach in Saskatchewan. Patient partners and Indigenous communities will lead in establishing accreditation protocols, requirements, and standards for Indigenous cultural responsiveness for improved mental health services and holistic care. Google Scholar: Miranda Field Website: Miranda Field
Clinical screening for BRCA1/2 gene mutations in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: A pilot program Name: Salma Shickh Host Partner Organization: BC Cancer Location (city, province): Vancouver, BC Academic Institution: SickKids Research Institute PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (CIHR-IHDCYH) & Michael Smith Health Research BC About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: I will collaborate with BC Cancer clinicians and decision-makers to launch and evaluate a pilot screening program. The program will offer free BRCA1/2 testing for Ashkenazi Jewish individuals who are at higher risk for these mutations, but who can benefit from enhanced cancer screening and prevention. We hope this work will inform population-level screening and reduce the burden of cancer. Linkedin: Salma Shickh
Women in a hot world: Translating science into actionable ways to protect women across their lifetime from rising global temperatures Name: Caroline Maloney Host Partner Organization: Climate Change and Innovation Bureau, Health Canada Location (city, province): Ottawa, Ontario Academic Institution: University of Ottawa PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): Centre for Research on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Emergencies About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Within my project I will be utilizing physiological and epidemiological data on the effect of heat stress on women across their lifetimes and within life phases—from menstruation to pregnancy to menopause. I will be translating and disseminating this information so that heat messaging and guidance can address gender-based vulnerabilities and better protect Canadian women in an increasingly hotter world. Twitter: Caroline Maloney
Building sustainable and learning health systems: Adapting international innovations for climate resilience, policy, and measurements in the Canadian health system context. Name: Sophie Wang Host Partner Organization: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Location (city, province): Paris, France Academic Institution: University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Health care systems have a large carbon footprint that is often underappreciated by health system planners, providers, and the public. Bringing prior experiences in behavioural science and evaluation, Dr. Sophie Wang will collaborate with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to analyze policy options and develop an internationally comparable indicator set that monitors and assesses progress towards sustainability targets. Twitter: Sophie Wang
Supporting transgender and gender diverse survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence: Building knowledge to improve access to inclusive and equitable care Name: Danielle Toccalino Host Partner Organization: Women's College Hospital Location (city, province): Toronto, Ontario Academic Institution: University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Intimate partner violence and sexual assault (IPV/SA) are pervasive public health and human rights concerns disproportionately impacting transgender and gender diverse (TGD) persons, yet TGD survivors have limited or no access to safe, non-stigmatizing, and appropriate supports post-assault. This work will explore TGD survivors' access to SA/IPV supports; generate sector-specific recommendations; build capacity through KT products. LinkedIn: Danielle Toccalino
A patient-oriented learning health system at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Name: Cara Evans Host Partner Organization: Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Location (city, province): Penetanguishene, ON Academic Institution: Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: My research will explore how patient-oriented and learning health system approaches can be integrated, in the context of a specialty mental health hospital. The aim of this project is to ensure that ongoing learning and improvement at Waypoint is informed by the knowledge, perspectives, and values of service users.
Bolstering Canada's Heat Preparedness in the Wake of Unprecedented Extreme Heat Name: Nicholas Goulet Host Partner Organization: Climate Change and Innovation Bureau, Health Canada Location (city, province): Ottawa, ON Academic Institution: University of Ottawa PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Rising global temperatures are increasing the number of heat-related morbidities and mortalities in Canada and placing a substantial burden on health systems during extreme heat events. In collaboration with the Climate Change and Innovation Bureau at Health Canada, my HSI Fellowship will focus on supporting the refinement of heat alert and response systems to bolster heat resiliency in Canada. Website: Nicholas Goulet Research Gate: Nicholas Goulet Google Scholar: Nicholas Goulet
Developing knowledge mobilization strategies to increase implementation of guidelines for mental health conditions in older adults Name: Stacey Hatch Host Partner Organization: Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health Location (city, province): Calgary, AB Academic Institution: University of Calgary PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Aging (CIHR-IA) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Clinical guidelines support decision-making in the care of older adults who are at risk or experiencing mental health conditions. The goal of my research in collaboration with the Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health and the University of Calgary is to develop effective knowledge mobilization strategies to increase the use of clinical practice guidelines for older adults with mental health conditions. This work will contribute to improving evidence-based care for our aging population across all healthcare settings. LinkedIn: Stacey Hatch Twitter: Stacey Hatch Website: Stacey Hatch
Equity-Centered Transformation: Adapting Youth Mental Health Initiatives at Jack.org for Inclusivity and Impact Name: Nicole D'souza Host Partner Organization: Jack.org Location (city, province): Toronto, ON Academic Institution: University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) & CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: I am an applied health researcher dedicated to improving youth mental health services and policies by bridging the gap between research and practice. My collaboration with Jack.org supports their strategic shift towards serving equity-deserving youth. My work centers on adapting key programs to address the unique needs of youth facing barriers to mental health education, resources and advocacy in Canada. Twitter: Nicole D'souza
Building Health System Capacity to Develop and Implement Machine Learning Tools to Support Population Health Management Name: Lief Pagalan Host Partner Organization: Trillium Health Partners Location (city, province): Mississauga, ON Academic Institution: University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD fellowship Fellowship funder(s): Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: My research focuses on leveraging new data infrastructures and technologies to predict and prevent health risks, developing population health management solutions, and delivering public health services more efficiently and equitably. During this fellowship, I will partner with Trillium Health Partners to help augment their analytics with new artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities and population health perspectives. Twitter: Lief Palagan LinkedIn: Lief Palagan
Advancing Data Sovereignty with Manitoba First Nations Name: Taylor Morriseau Host Partner Organization: First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba (FNHSSM) Location (city, province): Winnipeg, Manitoba Academic Institution: University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (CIHR-IIPH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: First Nations are asserting self-determination within health systems to break the cycle of over-researching and under-serving our communities. As a First Nations scholar embedded within FNHSSM, our collective work will advance community-led data sovereignty initiatives including the governance and repatriation of First Nations health data and biological samples. Twitter: Taylor Morriseau LinkedIn: Taylor Morriseau Website: Taylor Morriseau
Applying co-production to enhance Ontario's clinical trial landscape Name: Tamara (Tami) Morgan Host Partner Organization: Clinical Trials Ontario Location (city, province): Toronto/remote Academic Institution: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: My fellowship aims to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in clinical trial recruitment and participation. I want to advocate for patient engagement in trial design and enhance the quality of healthcare evidence. I hope my findings improve our awareness of who is, and who is not, participating in clinical trials and guide strategies to better support participation among underrepresented groups. Twitter: Tamara Morgan
Applying an evidence-based approach to inform ongoing transformations within Ontario's Primary care Name: Hina Ansari Host Partner Organization: Ontario Health Location (city, province): Toronto, ON Academic Institution: Unity Health Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) & Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes (CIHR-INMD) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: I am a health services researcher, with a primary focus on evaluations of disparities in health and healthcare. This fellowship is an opportunity to bridge gaps in care for vulnerable, marginalized, and unattached patients by addressing persistent challenges in Ontario's primary care, which is aptly positioned to enable equitable improvements in health.
Advancing the Autism Knowledge Synthesis Initiative: A Review of Canadian Provinces and Territories Autism Policies, Programs and Services Name: Alexia Ostrolenk Host Partner Organization: Autism Alliance of Canada Location (city, province): Toronto, ON Academic Institution: Unity Health, University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (CIHR-IHDCYH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: My HSIF project aims to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in supporting the autism community in Canada by using a participatory research approach. My work will lead to policy recommendations for federal and provincial level decision makers who are designing the National Autism Strategy. The ultimate goal is to improve the lives of autistic people and their families. Website: Alexia Ostrolenk Twitter: Alexia Ostrolenk
Mixed methods analysis of the mental health experiences of 2S, queer, trans and non binary populations Name: Meera Dhebar Host Partner Organization: Community Based Research Centre Location (city, province): Vancouver BC Academic Institution: University of Victoria PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) & CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: I am interested in queered intersectional methodologies and epistemologies, as related to social justice, mental health and research practices. This lens, named queer worldmaking, was developed through my doctoral research with queer of colour practicing therapists. Through this fellowship, I will undertake mixed methods analysis; the qualitative phase will seek to further the current understanding of affirming care and the cultural nuances of queer identities. This data will then inform the reading of quantitative data of existing research at my health systems partner organization. This project will seek to influence policy approaches to queer mental health.
Collecting, Synthesizing, and Sharing Research on Canadians' Physical Activity, Sleep, and Sitting Behaviours Name: Brianne Bruijns Host Partner Organization: ParticipACTION Location (city, province): Toronto, Ontario Academic Institution: Western University PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (CIHR-IMHA) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Dr. Bruijns has a specific interest in population-level measurement and promotion of healthy movement behaviours. As a HSI Fellow, she will be restructuring the ParticipACTION Report Card, the most comprehensive assessment of Canadians' physical activity, sleep, and sitting behaviours, to a digital-first initiative to better communicate the take-home messages to Canadians. Twitter: Brianne Bruijns
Empowering Women's Hearts through Personalized Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Name: Anmol Shahid Host Partner Organization: Alberta Health Services, Cardiovascular Health and Stroke Strategic Clinical Network Location (city, province): Calgary, Canada Academic Institution: University of Calgary PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (CIHR-ICRH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: We will leverage existing population-level data on the link between pregnancy complications and cardiovascular diseases to implement disease prevention strategies in women. Through customized approaches for diverse groups of Alberta women (including minorities and rural communities), we will proactively foster women's cardiovascular well-being by cultivating collaborations with stakeholders in Alberta Health Services.
Canada's Dementia Guidelines for Disclosing Diagnosis: Culture-First Approach Name: Jenson Price Host Partner Organization: Alzheimer Society of Canada Location (city, province): Toronto, Ontario Academic Institution: University of Ottawa PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services & Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: More than 600,000 Canadians are living with dementia, but person-centered care remains inconsistent in primary care settings. This research will develop evidenced-based guidelines and knowledge mobilization materials for disclosing and communicating a diagnosis, with a focus on developing the guidelines and materials specifically for Black and Chinese Canadian populations, readily usable by people with dementia, care partners, and physicians.
Exploring and mitigating harm related to digital documentation Name: Chantelle Recsky Host Partner Organization: BC Cancer Location (city, province): Vancouver BC Academic Institution: University of British Columbia PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Cancer Research (CIHR-ICR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: I am passionate about improving health care. My research interests lie within the intersection of technology, and nursing, and quality of care. I aspire to make an impact by supporting nurses to leverage technologies in their practice to advance the quintuple aim.
Developing a toolkit and online learning module for methods to engage stakeholders in participatory analysis of data and interpretation of research evidence Name: Khalid Umer Siddiqui Host Partner Organization: CIETCanada Location (city, province): Ottawa, Ontario Academic Institution: McGill University PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Population and Public Health (CIHR-IPPH) & Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé (FRQS) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: My embedded research focuses on devising methods to engage local partners in participatory data analysis, addressing a key hurdle in achieving genuine participatory research. This aligns with my career focus on evidence-based planning. I strive to impart significance by introducing methodologies that augment the authenticity of participatory research outcomes, while also empowering partners to apply research insights in decision-making.
Supporting the Tłı̨chǫ Healing Path: Community Care Through Photovoice Name: Tenzin Butsang Host Partner Organization: Tłı̨chǫ Government Location (city, province): Yellowknife, Northwest Territories Academic Institution: University of Toronto PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (CIHR-IIPH) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Working with the Tłı̨chǫ Government, my work aims to rigorously engage local knowledges and participation to strengthen health policy and substance use programming across the Tłı̨chǫ region. By translating this community-driven, collaborative research into action, I hope to directly support Tłı̨chǫ initiatives for community wellness, self-governance and self-determination. Website: Tenzin Butsang
Identifying patterns of healthcare needs among provincially incarcerated women to improve coordinated support services Name: Esteban J. Valencia Host Partner Organization: BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) Location (city, province): Vancouver, BC Academic Institution: University of British Columbia PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Recent changes in BC correctional healthcare governance, and the COVID-19 pandemic, have impacted the scope of health and social support services available to those entering and exiting BC jails. Within this context, my research explores historical and contemporary trends in morbidity among provincially incarcerated women. This work will inform ongoing efforts to strengthen coordinated services for those in provincial custody.
Characterizing geographic barriers related to receiving a kidney transplant in Ontario Name: Pavlina Faltynek Host Partner Organization: Ontario Renal Network Location (city, province): London, Ontario Academic Institution: University of Western Ontario PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: PhD Fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Health Services and Policy Research (CIHR-IHSPR) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Kidney transplants are the treatment of choice for those with end-stage kidney disease, unfortunately not everyone has equal access to this life-saving treatment. My research at the Ontario Renal Network will identify where individuals living in rural and remote areas experience healthcare inequities related to kidney transplantation, and support working with system-level stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations in response.
Leveraging clinical CT scans for osteoporosis screening Name: Kirsten Bott Host Partner Organization: Alberta Health Services, Bone and Joint Strategic Clinical Network Location (city, province): Calgary, AB Academic Institution: University of Calgary PhD or Post-doctoral Fellowship: Post-doctoral fellowship Fellowship funder(s): CIHR Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis (CIHR-IMHA) About You & Your Fellowship Program of Work: Osteoporosis is often referred to as "the silent thief" since bones can deteriorate without any signs or symptoms. My research aims to repurpose clinical CT scans for secondary analysis of bone that can help with earlier detection of osteoporosis- saving time and resources while improving and closing the gaps in care. LinkedIn: Kirsten Bott

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2023 Health System Impact Fellow Profiles

Assessing Wellness Together Canada's impact on the mental health and wellbeing of individuals living across Canada and Canadians living abroad

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Co-designing cultural adaptations of the ‘F-words for Child Development’: Advancing implementation science and strengths-based service-delivery in child development services

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Development and Usability Testing of Telemonitoring App (Raabta) Prototype to Support Pregnant Individuals at High Risk for Preeclampsia.

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Modelling the Future of Home Health for Seniors – A Markov based Cost Effectiveness Analysis

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Exploring Long-Term Care Housing Solutions for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness and Substance Use: An Innovative Model

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Advancing Equitable Cancer Care for Incarcerated Populations

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Addressing the Canadian Nursing Shortage: Exploring the Transitions of Internationally Educated Nurses

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NutriMEd: A nutrition education program to improve the confidence of healthcare professionals in providing nutritional guidance

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Preventing repeat opioid overdose: optimizing engagement in opioid agonist therapy in people with and without HIV

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Ethical governance of health synthetic data using advanced AI techniques

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Developing a cardiovascular disease (CVD) Prevention Network to improve Awareness, Screening, Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment of CVD and its risk factors in Canadian Women

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Optimizing research impact and building youth-driven research capacity within a learning health system

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Implementing the science of ACEs to improve health service delivery

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Building system readiness for pharmacogenomic and companion diagnostic testing in British Columbia

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Comprehensive Culturally Responsive Mental Health, Addictions, and Well-being Support for Indigenous Communities

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Clinical screening for BRCA1/2 gene mutations in the Ashkenazi Jewish population: A pilot program

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Women in a hot world: Translating science into actionable ways to protect women across their lifetime from rising global temperatures

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Building sustainable and learning health systems: Adapting international innovations for climate resilience, policy, and measurements in the Canadian health system context.

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Supporting transgender and gender diverse survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence: Building knowledge to improve access to inclusive and equitable care

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A patient-oriented learning health system at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

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Bolstering Canada's Heat Preparedness in the Wake of Unprecedented Extreme Heat

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Developing knowledge mobilization strategies to increase implementation of guidelines for mental health conditions in older adults

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Equity-Centered Transformation: Adapting Youth Mental Health Initiatives at Jack.org for Inclusivity and Impact

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Building Health System Capacity to Develop and Implement Machine Learning Tools to Support Population Health Management

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Advancing Data Sovereignty with Manitoba First Nations

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Applying co-production to enhance Ontario's clinical trial landscape

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Applying an evidence-based approach to inform ongoing transformations within Ontario's Primary care

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Advancing the Autism Knowledge Synthesis Initiative: A Review of Canadian Provinces and Territories Autism Policies, Programs and Services

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Mixed methods analysis of the mental health experiences of 2S, queer, trans and non binary populations

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Collecting, Synthesizing, and Sharing Research on Canadians' Physical Activity, Sleep, and Sitting Behaviours

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Empowering Women's Hearts through Personalized Cardiovascular Disease Prevention

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Canada's Dementia Guidelines for Disclosing Diagnosis: Culture-First Approach

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Exploring and mitigating harm related to digital documentation

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Developing a toolkit and online learning module for methods to engage stakeholders in participatory analysis of data and interpretation of research evidence

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Supporting the Tłı̨chǫ Healing Path: Community Care Through Photovoice

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Identifying patterns of healthcare needs among provincially incarcerated women to improve coordinated support services

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Characterizing geographic barriers related to receiving a kidney transplant in Ontario

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Leveraging clinical CT scans for osteoporosis screening

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