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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.
Heather Hollman
Heather is a PhD student in the Behavioural Medicine Lab at the University of Victoria where the research focus is on psychology of physical activity behaviour. She is especially interested in physical activity promotion that targets and is tailored to perinatal populations as well as populations with musculoskeletal conditions. Her doctoral dissertation is focused on […]
Kennedy Borle
Kennedy is a board-certified genetic counsellor who is currently doing her PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of British Columbia. She is exploring the unmet need for clinical genetic services in Canada to better understand the barriers to care. She is co-supervised by Dr. Jehannine Austin and Dr. Larry Lynd.
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 […]