Paynter, Martha

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 […]

Van Tuyl, Rana

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 […]

Chang, Caitlin

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.

Hollman, Heather

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 […]

Borle, Kennedy

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.

Warke, Bhairavi

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 […]

Kennedy, Angel

Angel is the Research Manager for the RESET (Researching for Eco-Social and Equitable Transformation) Team and a PhD student at Simon Fraser University. Her work intersects eco-social health and mental health equity among various equity seeking populations (with a particular focus on community engagement and knowledge exchange). Angel has actively engaged in the dynamic space […]

Bouchard, Katrina

Dr. Katrina Bouchard is an Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She received her PhD in clinical psychology from Queen’s University and is a registered psychologist. The overarching goal of Dr. Bouchard’s research program is to enhance the assessment and treatment of sexual health concerns, with a focus on women and […]

Deering, Kathleen