Sophie Larsen
Masters, University of New Brunswick: Experimental Psychology
Project: Mayhem, Mellitus, and The Mind: Exploring the Impact of Midlife Stressors on Dementia and Diabetes
Health Priority: Aging
Jasleen Dev
Doctoral, University of New Brunswick: Interdisciplinary Studies
Project: Mindful Moms, Mindful Meals (MMMM): A Patient-Oriented Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Effects of a Postpartum Mindful Eating Intervention on Infant Feeding Practices
Health Priority: Health System
Pierre Faivre
Doctoral, University of New Brunswick: Health Sciences
Project: Role of Physical Exercise and Cerebral Physiological Mechanisms in the Development of Executive Function in Older Adults with Coronary Artery Disease
Health Priority: Aging
Mehrdad Khanifam
Doctoral, University of New Brunswick: Clinical Psychology
Project: Identifying Individual Differences in Thoughts During Exercise: A Think-Aloud Study
Health Priority: Mental Health
Jonathan Whitsitt
Doctoral, University of New Brunswick: Clinical Psychology
Project: A Green vs Urban Exercise Randomized Controlled Trial for Anxiety: Exploring the Mediating Role of Executive Function
Health Priority: Mental Health; Health System
Tamar Gazit
Masters, Dalhousie University: Psychology
Project: Youth-Designed Digital Mental Health Support for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Feasibility Study of a Text and Video Messaging Intervention
Health Priority: Research focused on access to people-centred, flexible, quality healthcare
Abbey Saunders
Masters, Dalhousie University: Microbiology and Immunology
Project: Targeting the Brain-Gut Axis in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Implementation and Exploration of Mechanism and Early Effectiveness of an Adapted Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program
Health Priority: Research focused on access to people-centred, flexible, quality healthcare
Christina Simms
Masters, Dalhousie University: Psychiatry Research
Project: The Growing 'Cannamom' Community on TikTok: A Systematic Content Analysis of Maternal Cannabis Use and Childcare Depictions Online
Health Priority: Research that addresses the factors affecting health and well-being of Nova Scotians, including emerging issues in population health and harm reduction
Kelly DeCoste
Doctoral, Dalhousie University: Nursing
Project: Improving Communication in Emergency Departments Using a Patient-Managed Electronic Communication Tool
Health Priority: Research focused on access to people-centred, flexible, quality healthcare
Emily Devereaux
Doctoral, Dalhousie University: Health
Project: Trends in Pediatric Referrals to Emergency Departments for Non-Urgent Concerns: A Mixed Methods Study
Health Priority: Research focused on access to people-centred, flexible, quality healthcare
Zenna Evans
Doctoral, Dalhousie University: Clinical Psychology
Project: A Pilot Study of a Personality-Targeted Intervention to Reduce Polysubstance Use and Improve Mental Health in Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) Settings in the Maritimes
Health Priority: Research that addresses the factors affecting health and well-being of Nova Scotians, including emerging issues in population health and harm reduction
Michael Ibekaku
Doctoral, Dalhousie University: Health
Project: Dementia Moves: A Feasibility Study on a Rehabilitation Program for Long-Term Care Residents with Moderate to Severe Dementia
Health Priority: Research focused on access to people-centred, flexible, quality healthcare; Research contributing to healthcare delivery excellence, including: opportunities for team-based care
Blair Irish
Doctoral, Dalhousie University: Clinical Psychology
Project: The Influence of Caregivers on Coping Strategies Used by Youth with Primary Dysmenorrhea
Health Priority: Research that addresses the factors affecting health and well-being of Nova Scotians, including emerging issues in population health and harm reduction
Erin McConnell
Doctoral, Dalhousie University: Nursing
Project: Improving Influenza Vaccine Uptake Amongst Adult Renal Transplant Recipients: A Mixed Methods Study
Health Priority: Research that addresses the factors affecting health and well-being of Nova Scotians, including emerging issues in population health and harm reduction
