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Hou, Sharon
Dr. Sharon Hou (she/her) is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University and a psychologist and investigator at BC Children’s Hospital and the Research Institute. Dr. Hou’s research and clinical interests are centred on the role of culture on the health and well-being of children and families. Knowledge gathered informs […]
Mozaffari, Hadis
Dr. Mozaffari is currently a Research Associate at Fraser Health Authority. She completed her graduate studies in nutritional epidemiology at the University of British Columbia (PhD) and Tehran University of Medical Sciences (MSc). Her research examines the links between dietary factors and the development of chronic conditions. During her PhD at the University of British […]
McBride, Kate
Kate McBride, RN, MSN (she/her) – Brief Bio Kate works at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre as Clinical Nurse Specialist for the Sexual Health Rehab Service. Kate has over 30 years experience in health care, including clinical care, education, research, and program and policy development. Kate’s clinical background is neuro-medicine and rehabilitation nursing. She is an […]
Dhadda, Simranjit
I am interested in advancing women’s health research and empowering youth in participating in the evolution and provision of healthcare to meet the unique needs of women, who have been historically left out or disregarded medically leading to lack of, or poor treatment and health outcomes. Additionally, empowering women and enabling them to take spaces […]
Loucks, Catrina
Leavitt, Jennifer
Dr. Jennifer Leavitt is a practicing family physician in Vancouver, BC. Her clinical work involves a longitudinal family practice at Pender Community Health Centre, serving the population of the Downtown Eastside, including care for patients with substance use disorders and other mental and physical health challenges. As well, she is one of the lead physicians […]

Tan, Amy
Mithani, Nadia
Nadia Mithani is currently a PhD student at the University of British Columbia in the School of Population and Public Health. Under the supervision of Dr. Gina Ogilvie, her research focuses on the acceptability and uptake of HPV-based cervical self-screening among underserved populations in BC. Nadia previously completed her Master of Public Health in Global […]

Tremblay, Yasmine
Yasmine Tremblay is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia dedicated to advancing health equity through impactful research. As a member of the UBC Women’s Health Research Cluster’s Perinatal Mental Health Working Group, she contributes to initiatives aimed at improving mental health outcomes for women during the perinatal period. Yasmine is also actively […]