Research Team
My research efforts are made possible by a talented and interdisciplinary research team. Learn more about them below!
KATHLEEN (KAT) HOWCROFT, M.Sc.
Kat (she/her) is a Ph.D. student with our group. Co-supervised by Dr. Melissa Kimber, her thesis research in the Health Research Methodology Program focuses on the psychosocial experiences of young adults with chronic kidney disease, using a patient-centred and sex- and gender-based analysis+ lens. Kat recently completed her M.Sc. in Health Science Education and holds an undergraduate degree in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour with a minor in Gender Studies, both from McMaster University.
REBECCA MADAN, B.Arts.Sc.
Rebecca (she/her) is a Master’s student with our group. Co-supervised by Dr. Sandra Monteiro, her project focuses on understanding faculty and learner experiences with undergraduate medical curricula related to 2SLGBTQIA+ health. Rebecca completed her undergraduate degree in the Arts and Science Program at McMaster University.
MARIAH KEELING, B.HSc.
Mariah (she/her) is a Medical Student Researcher with our group. She assists with various educational research projects. Mariah completed her undergraduate degree in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program at Queen’s University.
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SIMRAN DHAMI
Research Assistant, 2024-2025
Currently a medical student at the University of Toronto
AKSHARAA RAY
Undergraduate Thesis Student, 2024-2025
Currently a Master’s student in developmental neuroscience and psychopathology at UCL
DALIA ROJOUB
Undergraduate Thesis Student, 2024-2025
Currently a Master’s student in health science education at McMaster University
RIDA QAMAR
Undergraduate Thesis Student & Research Assistant, 2022-2025
Currently a medical student at the University of Toronto
ALEK MONTES
Independent Study Student, 2023-2024
Currently a learning facilitator in the Community Integration through Co-operative Education Program (CICE) at Mohawk College
NATALIE TOKATLY
Research Volunteer, 2021-2024
Currently a medical student at the University of Toronto
JOSHUA RAMOS
Undergraduate Thesis Student, 2022-2023
Currently a Master’s student in family medicine at McGill University
MARINA BOUTROS SALAMA
Master’s Student - Thesis, 2022-2024
Currently a medical student at Toronto Metropolitan University
SAKSHI SINHA
Master’s Student - Thesis, 2022-2024
Currently a medical student at the University of Toronto
DR. SPENCER VAN MIL
Master’s Student - Thesis, 2022-2024
Currently a pediatrician and assistant professor at Western University
ANANYA PATHAK
Master’s Student - Scholarly Paper, 2021-2023
Currently a clinical research coordinator at Women’s College Hospital
SIDRA ANJUM
Research Volunteer, 2021-2023
Currently a Master’s student in medical science at the University of Toronto
STEVEN KOTTARAS
Research Volunteer, 2021-2023
Currently a medical student at the University of Limerick
TARYN SIMON
Independent Study Student & Research Assistant, 2021-2023
Currently a Master’s student in school and applied child psychology at Western University
ELISE WAN
Research Volunteer & Undergraduate Thesis Student, 2021-2023
Currently a medical student at McMaster University
DR. CEZARA ENE
Enrichment Year Student & Research Assistant, 2021-2023
Currently a family medicine resident at the University of Toronto
DR. SAWAYRA OWAIS
Research Assistant, 2021-2023
Currently a medical student at McMaster University
DR. ETRI KOCAQI
Medical Student Researcher, 2022
Currently an internal medicine resident at McMaster University
DR. WINNIE SITU
Medical Student Researcher, 2022
Currently a pediatrics resident at the University of Ottawa
FREDDY BISHAY
Independent Study Student & Research Assistant, 2021-2022
Currently a medical student at the University of Limerick
ELISA DO
Undergraduate Thesis Student, 2021-2022
Currently a Master’s student in psychology at the University of Victoria
DR. STEFANIE SMULSKI
Master’s Student - Scholarly Paper, 2021-2022
Currently an anesthesiologist and assistant professor at McMaster University
JILLIAN LOPES
Undergraduate Thesis Student & Research Assistant, 2019-2022
Currently a PhD student in clinical psychology at McMaster University
DR. HANNAH SERRANO
Medical Student Researcher, 2021
Currently a family medicine resident at the University of Toronto
DR. SHERRY CUI
Medical Student Researcher, 2020-2021
Currently a family physician at Woodbridge Medical Centre Family Health Team
DR. LANYI LIN
Medical Student Researcher, 2020-2021
Currently a family medicine resident at the University of Toronto
RUBY MANN
Research Assistant, 2020-2021
Currently a law student at Toronto Metropolitan University