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Charissa Patricelli
Dr. Patricelli is the Medical Director of Perinatal Addictions at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. Dr. Patricelli is a Family Physician with a fellowship in Addiction Medicine, with over 30 years of experience in healthcare. She is the Principal Investigator of the iOAT-APP research study, and one of only few known clinicians in Canada […]
Nirma Khatri Vadlamudi
Dr. Vadlamudi joined the VEC in early 2022, working with Dr. Bettinger and Dr. Sadarangani. Dr. Vadlamudi is an infectious disease epidemiologist and clinical researcher with 15 years of research experience related to several therapeutic areas, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes, Colorectal Cancer, Pneumococcal disease and COVID19 . Her work with the VEC will focus on […]
Victoria Cirone
Victoria Cirone is a MSc student in the Neuroscience Program in Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose’s Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab. She completed a BSc in Kinesiology at McMaster University where she did an undergraduate thesis under Dr. Jennifer Heisz’s supervision. This project investigated the effects of exercise intensity on inhibitory control in an ADHD population. […]
Ashini Dissanayake
I am a second-year medical student with a strong interest in women’s health, youth health, and maternity care. I am currently working under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Leavitt on a research project studying how social determinants of health are documented and managed for women delivering at St. Paul’s Hospital. We hope the results of […]
Nicole Templeman
Dr. Nicole Templeman is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Victoria, a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Cell Biology, and a Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar. The broad goal of her research program is to understand how two fundamental and interlinked processes—reproduction, and age-related deterioration—are coordinated in response […]
Martha Paynter
Dr. Martha Paynter is a registered nurse working in abortion and reproductive health care. The founder and director of Wellness Within: An Organization for Health and Justice, she received a Doctor of Philosophy from the Dalhousie University School of Nursing, Martha has 20 years of experience working to advance health equity. Her practice, teaching and research […]
Rana Van Tuyl
With a background in social sciences research and communication, Rana Van Tuyl is passionate about working alongside organizations and communities to address complex challenges by connecting applied research with policy development and practice. A doctoral candidate in social sciences with Royal Roads University, Rana’s applied research interests explore social determinants of health; women’s health and […]
Caitlin Chang
I am interested in expanding human knowledge and understanding the mechanisms that underlie pathology. My specific areas of interest are developmental genetics, dysmorphology, and syndrome delineation. I believe that this is best achieved through collaborations with clinicians and researchers in various disciplines, as well as involvement of patients and their families.
Bhairavi Warke
Bhairavi Warke is a Ph.D. Student in the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University working under the guidance of Dr. Diane Gromala. Her doctoral work focuses on Designing Interactive Self-care tools for Women experiencing Menopause with the aim to help with management of symptoms, possible early detection or prevention of chronic conditions, and promote overall well-being. As […]