Rana Van Tuyl

Rana Van Tuyl

Doctoral Candidate - Doctor of Social Sciences, Royal Roads University (current); Master of Arts in Professional Communication, Royal Roads University; Bachelor of Management, Athabasca University
College of Interdisciplinary Studies, School of Humanitarian Studies, School of Communication and Culture (RRU); Academic and Career Preparation, Workplace Essential Skills and Training program (VIU)
Island Health
Portfolio Leader, Addiction Medicine and Substance Use, Island Health

Biography:

With a background in health research and communication management, Rana Van Tuyl is passionate about working alongside organizations and communities to address complex challenges by connecting applied research with policy development and practice. Rana’s applied research interests explore social determinants of health, including access to quality health care, housing, income security, and social inclusion/non-discrimination. Rana holds a Doctor of Social Sciences degree from Royal Roads University, with a focus on miscarriage recovery in British Columbia. She is portfolio leader for Addiction Medicine and Substance Use with Island Health and a board director for the Nanaimo Brain Injury Society and for the Butterfly Run.

Research areas of interest:

Social determinants of health; women’s health and pregnancy loss from miscarriage; the intersection of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) with mental health and psychological safety; community-based and patient-oriented research approaches

Research Themes:

Reproductive Infectious Diseases

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