Cindy Feng
Research Projects
Publication
Expertise
Biostatistical Methods
Healthcare Utilization
Spatial Statistics
Disease Mapping
N. Lee Prouten
Email: whyswomen@gmail.com
Research Summary:
I have worked with SCPOR on a research project focused on creating an online group for individuals living with chronic pain/illness; another one dealing with the use of an ICBT program for persons experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviours; and am currently awaiting the outcome of a proposal for a four year research project around dementia.
Area of Interest:
Alzheimers / other dementing illness
online support groups
effects of insecure attachment as predictor of future mental health
effects of cancer diagnosis on individuals and family
bereavement and grief
Dalya Kablawi
Email: dalya.kablawi@sickkids.ca
Areas of Interest:
Pediatric health
Mental health
Community based research
Brenda Andreas
Email: brendajeanandreas@gmail.com
Research Summary:
THINC grant with Dr. Gary Groot developing a pathway of COPD in Sask.
Upstream Lab Toronto with Dr. Andrew Pinto Can Treat Covid.
Working with Dr. Viv Ramsden Sask on the OECD PaRIS project in Canada and Sask.
All as either a co-applicant or as a patient partner.
Julie McKenna
Email: julie.mckenna306@gmail.com
Areas of Interest:
Rheumatoid Arthritis (treatments, lived experience, maintaining an active lifestyle, sleep, mental health)
Chronic pain and well being
Fibromyalgia - treatments, lived experiences
Sjogren's - breadth of experiences
Colleen Hamilton
Email: chamilton@shaw.ca
Research Summary:
I have sat on SPOR for a few years and still review grants
Area of Interest:
Anything that involved with patient care, disability issues, aging diabetes and anything that should involve indigenous people. Each research opportunity should have a First Nations and Métis people as issues may be different, plus a lot of First Nations people do not know about urban Metis health issues
Felix Veloso
Email: drfveloso@sasktel.net
Research Summary:
An Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Topamax (Topiramate tablets) in Subjects with Epilepsy Who are not Satisfactorily Controlled with Conventional Therapy (TOP-CAN-2).
Publications:
Veloso, F. M., Kumar, K., Toth, C. Headache Secondary to Deep Brain Implantation. Headache 1998; 38: 507-515
Valerie Caron
Email: valerie.caron@usask.ca
Research Summary:
Creating a walking assessment pathway for children in Saskatchewan. Animal-assisted services for children in rehabilitation settings.
Areas of Interest:
Assessment and Treatment
Animal-Assisted Services
Animal-Assisted Physiotherapy Interventions
Sabira Valiani
Email: svaliani@usask.ca
Areas of Interest:
ICU
Palliative care
Communication technology
Patient and family-centered care
Nandin Raj
Email: nandini@childrenslongcovidnetwork.com
Area of Interest: Long COVID in Children
Marilyn Crawford
Email: marilyncrawfird@gmail.com
Research Summary: Surveys
Areas of Interest: All except maternal or paternal
Marooj Ghanem
Email: onw549@usask.ca
Areas of Interest:
I have a strong interest in clinical and translational research, particularly in areas that connect physiology, pharmacology, and patient-centered care. My graduate work focused on cardiovascular and lipid biology, and I am especially drawn to research that aims to improve system flow, health equity, and patient outcomes through collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches. I’m also interested in supporting research that involves underrepresented populations and improves access to care across Saskatchewan.
Chris Johnson
Email: chrisj00189@gmail.com
Areas of Interest:
Virtual care
Digital health
Health data literacy,
AI
Standards development
Autoimmune
Neurological
Renal
Hereditary
Infection associated chronic conditions.
Kazma Faheem
Email: kazmafaheem@gmail.com
Research Summary:
As a student participant in the Free Health Care Project at the University of Saskatchewan, led by Dr. Tracy Carr and Dr. Christine Sobart, I had the opportunity to engage in community leader group interviews. My role focused on conducting phone interviews and facilitating discussions with new mothers in a group setting to understand their experiences with healthcare services and accessibility. I compiled and analyzed the data, summarizing key findings in a one-page report, which was subsequently forwarded to the Saskatchewan Health Authority to inform healthcare improvements. Following this experience, I continued with the program as a student mentor, where I guide new student participants in conducting interviews, compiling data, writing reports, and presenting findings. By sharing my experiences, I help equip new students with the skills necessary to effectively contribute to patient-oriented research and advocacy efforts
Areas of Interest:
I am interested in seeing patient-oriented research contribute to meaningful improvements in our province’s healthcare delivery. While I do not have a specific area of specialization at this time, I am particularly interested in how research can enhance patient outcomes and improve healthcare accessibility. Additionally, I am keen on aiding researchers in leading projects, as I hope to gain valuable experience in this field. This aligns with my goal of pursuing a Master’s in Public Health, where I aim to contribute to evidence-based healthcare improvements and policy development.
Coming from a country where healthcare is not freely accessible, I recognize the privilege of benefiting from Canada’s healthcare system. This perspective has instilled in me a strong sense of responsibility to contribute to research that improves healthcare services, especially for marginalized and underserved communities. I am particularly passionate about ensuring that the voices of diverse minority communities are heard in patient-oriented research, as I believe that meaningful healthcare improvements must reflect the experiences and needs of all populations, not just one, to promote equity and inclusivity in healthcare services.
Amira Abdelrasoul
Research Expertise
Hemodialysis membranes
Kidney disease
Chemical engineering
PROMS, PREMS, and QoL measures
Selected Publications
Abdelrasoul A., Shoker A. (2022). Biocompatibility models development to predict inflammatory biomarkers released in kidney failure patients after hemodialysis session, Kidney International Reports, 7 (9): S497
Abdelrasoul A., Shoker A. (2022). Influence of hydration shell of hemodialysis clinical membranes on surrogate biomarkers activation in uremic serum of dialysis patients, Biomedical Engineering Advances, 4: 100049
Abdelrasoul A., Shoker A. (2022). Investigations on the impact of hemodialysis clinical practices on human plasma proteins loss and von Willebrand factor, Kidney International Reports, 7 (2): S258
Abdelrasoul A., Westphalen H., Saadati S. Shoker A. (2021). Hemodialysis biocompatibility mathematical models to predict the inflammatory biomarkers released in dialysis patients based on hemodialysis membrane characteristics and clinical practices, Nature Scientific Reports, 11: 23080
Eman Almehdawe
Research Projects
Select Publications
Modeling Emergency Department Patients' Delays Using Simulation
Expertise
Modeling
Healthcare Operations Management
Supply Chain Management
Applied Research
Sherry Arvidson
Research Projects
Experiences of ethical issues among undergraduate students, faculty and clinical instructors in Nursing and Social work education
Select Publications
Nursing students experiences of bullying in clinical practice.
Nursing Education: Challenges Exist Globally for the Diverse Learner.
Are we upholding communication standards in nursing education: Saskatchewan nurse educators’ experience facilitating and assessing nursing student’s handover skills in the clinical setting? (link)
Community Service Learning: Fostering First Year Nursing Students’ Understanding of Others (link)
Expertise
Nursing
Clinical Research
Social Justice
Krista Baerg
Research Projects
Canadian Surveillance of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in Children and Youth
SPOR Chronic Pain Network: Chronic Pain Registry
Medication Literacy for Youth with Chronic Pain
Bridging the gap between education and health: What youth and families need educators to know about chronic pain
iCanCope with Pain: An integrated smartphone and web self-management program for adolescents and young adults with chronic pain
Select Publications
Expertise
Clinical Pediatrics
Pediatric Chronic Pain
Quality Improvement