Meet our MSc Epidemiology Students!

Please click on the drop-downs below to find information on current students and alumni. The information provided includes: supervisor(s), theses titles, educational background, and positions after graduation.

Current Students

MSc '26

	Madelyn Arcand Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Maria Ospina Thesis Title:
	Afia Asante Educational Background: BAH Health Sciences, Concentration in Disability and Chronic Illness, Carleton University Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title:
	Vanessa Capraro- Arpino Educational Background: BScH Specialization Biology, Nippissing University Supervisor: Ian Janssen Thesis Title:
	Nicholas Cruickshanks Educational Background: Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Honours Specialization in Physiology & Pharmacology, Major in Medical Cell Biology, University of Western Ontario Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Wei Tu Thesis Title:
	Cassandra Curran Educational Background: Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Honours Specialization in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Western Ontario Supervisor: Ana Johnson Thesis Title:
	Jori Ganetsky Educational Background: BScH Psychology, Minor in Statistics, University of Winnipeg Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title:
	Natalee Moncada Educational Background: Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, McMaster University Supervisor: Sahar Saeed Thesis Title:
	Kamalvir Pablay Educational Background: BScH Biology, University of Waterloo Supervisors: Susan Brogly, Shervin Taslimi Thesis Title:
	Ashley Pierson Educational Background: Combined degree program of Bachelor in Health Sciences and Bachelor of Management, Major in Public Heath and General Management, University of Lethbridge Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Vikki Ho (University of Montreal) Thesis Title:
	Alexandra Pysklywec Educational Background: BA Applied Science, Biomechanical Engineering, Queen's University. Supervisor: Thesis Title:
	Sapna Rameshwarsingh Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, McMaster University Supervisor: Maria Ospina Thesis Title:
	Carmela Rapino Educational Background: BAH Health Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Sahar Saeed Thesis Title:
	Urooj Salar Educational Background: BAH Health Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Alyson Mahar Thesis Title:
	Surabhi Velagala Educational Background: Honours BA Health Science, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title:
	Nicole Vorko Educational Background: BAH Health Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Lisa Butler Thesis Title:
	Brianna Winder Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisors: Ana Johnson, Paul Peng Thesis Title:

MSc '25

	Simran Brar Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences and Psychology, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Maria Ospina Thesis Title: Cultural Connectedness and Health-Related Quality of Life: Epidemiological Perspectives on Indigenous Global Health and Métis Contexts
	Dryden Chadwick Educational Background: BScH Biochemistry, Queen's University Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Wei Tu Thesis Title: Assessing the agreement between clinician- and patient-reported adverse events associated with radiotherapy for head and neck cancer patients.
	Marisa Deodat Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, McMaster University Supervisor: Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: Polymorphisms in GSTA1 and UGT2B17 genotypes, estrogen levels and menopause-related side effects in post-menopausal women in the MAP.3 trial: A nested cohort study
	Amanda Featherstone Educational Background: BScH Translational and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Sahar Saeed Thesis Title: Prenatal syphilis screening in Ontario: examining the health policy landscape and evaluating fidelity and reach of enhanced screening recommendations
	Farhan Khandakar Educational Background: BScH Heath Sciences, Specialization in Technology and Innovation, Minor in Sociology, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Sahar Saeed Thesis Title: Prenatal syphilis screening in Ontario: examining the health policy landscape and evaluating fidelity and reach of enhanced screening recommendations
	Allison Liang Educational Background: BScH Health Sciences, McMaster University Supervisors: Heather Stuart, Christopher Evans Thesis Title: Sex-differences in the impact of marginalization on risk of opioid overdose and opioid use disorder
	Daphne Oriotis Educational Background: BScH, Specialization in Kinesiology, Queen's University Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: Media Impact on Perceptions of Self-Stigma in Persons with Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorder: A Secondary Cross-Sectional Analysis
	Christina Reeves Educational Background: BScH Biology and Biomedical Communications, University of Toronto Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Vikki Ho (University of Montreal) Thesis Title: Occupational exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and the risk of postmenopausal breast cancer in Montreal women (2007-2011)
	Isabella Thomas Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Alyson Mahar Thesis Title: Peer Connections and Social Media Use of Military Connected Youth in Canada: A Cross Sectional Study

MSc '24

	Alec Brandwood Educational Background: Honours BA Health Sciences, Western University Supervisors: Maria Ospina, Brian Rowe (University of Alberta) Thesis Advisory Committee: Jesus Serrano-Lomelin Thesis Title: Geographic inequalities of emergency department visits during pregnancy and postpartum in Edmonton and Calgary: A Retrospective Cohort Study
	Jessica Burnside Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, minor in Political Studies, Queen's University Supervisor: Sahar Saeed Thesis Title: Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease in the Aging Population in Canada: Identifying Key Factors & Phenotypes
	Dakota Gustafson Educational Background: BScH Specialization in Biochemistry, Queen's University Supervisors: Steven Brooks, Harriet Richardson Thesis Advisory Committee: Paul Peng, Christopher Evans Thesis Title: A Retrospective Cohort Examination of Psychopathology Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
	Robert Howden Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Alyson Mahar Thesis Title: Limitations of Canadian Universal Healthcare: Investigating the Association between Individual Income and Cancer Outcomes in a Cohort of Canadian Gastric Cancer Patients
	Maxwell Josic Educational Background: BScH Health Sciences, Wilfred Laurier University Supervisors: Bradley Stoner, Susan Bartels Thesis Title: Factors Contributing to Resilience Among Forcibly Displaced Venezuelan Women and Girls
	Mikayla Livingston Educational Background: BScH Biology, Trent University Supervisor: Ian Janssen Thesis Title: An Intersectional Analysis of Race/Ethnicity and Socioeconomic Status on the Physical Activity Levels of Canadian Youth
	Taylor Stevens Educational Background: BSc Psychology, Double Major in Creative Writing, Dalhousie University Supervisors: Will King, Don Thiwanka Wijeratne Thesis Advisory Committee: Sanjeewa Seneviratne (University of Columbo); Matthew Jalink, PhD Candidate, Queen's University Thesis Title: Characteristics Leading to Delays of Adjuvant Therapy in Breast Cancer Patients in Sri Lanka
	Kai Yin (Ernie) Wong Educational Background: BScH with High Distinction, Evolutionary Anthropology, Physical and Human Geography, University of Toronto Supervisor: Heather Stuart, Brook Linden Thesis Title: The effects of stigma expectations on healthcare experience among patients with mental illnesses and substance use disorders
	Rola Yaman Educational Background: BScH Psychology; Disability and Physical Activity (DIPA) Certificate, Queen's University Supervisors: Heather Stuart, Brooke Linden Thesis Title: Immigrants’ Use of Online Mental Health Services during the COVID-19 Pandemic
	Shi Jie (Angel) Zhou Educational Background: BScH Zoology, University of Guelph Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Josee-Lyne Ethier Thesis Title: Real-world uptake and effectiveness of bevacizumab in advanced stage cervical cancer patients in Ontario

MSc '23

	Naga (Satya) Chakravaram Educational Background: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Guntur Medical College; Graduate Certificate in Population Health Risk Assessment and Management, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Maria Velez, Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: Reproductive factors in relation to Melanoma and infertility: A population-based matched-cohort study
	Tristan Derry Educational Background: BScH Biomedical Sciences, University of Guelph Supervisor: Ana Johnson Thesis Title: An Evaluation of an Online Pharmacy Intervention
	Adrienne Ho Educational Background: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Hull York Medical School Supervisor: Jennifer Flemming Thesis Title: Exploring the association between cirrhosis and outcomes among patients with lung cancer in Ontario between 2007 and 2017: a population-based study
	Wing Yan (Hallie) So Educational Background: BScH Epidemiolgy and Biostatistics, University of Western Ontario Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: The effects of anxiety and depression on Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy
	Shahnawaz Towheed Educational Background: BScH Psychology, Queen's University Supervisors: Heather Stuart, Brooke Linden Thesis Title: COVID-19 Quarantine, Depression, and Suicide Ideation among Healthcare Workers
	Sameer Yousufi Educational Background: BScH Psychology and Health Sciences, University of Toronto Supervisors: Heather Stuart, Ian Janssen Thesis Title: The Influence of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Suicide Ideation During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Alumni

MSc '23

	Bachar Almazloum Educational Background: BScH Pharmaceutical Science, University of Ottawa Supervisors: Steven Brooks, Harriet Richardson, Paul Peng Thesis Advisory Committee: Brian Rowe (University of Alberta) Thesis Title: Characterizing the Association Between Asthma, and COVID-19 severity
	Justine Aman Educational Background: Honour BA Sociology, Certificate in Sexual and Gender Diversity, Queen's University Supervisor: Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: The Association Between Fear of COVID-19 and Mental Health Outcomes Among Canadians Living with Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic
	Manisha Blaskevitch Educational Background: BScH Chemistry, Queen's University Supervisor: Colleen Davison, Michael McIsaac (UPEI) Thesis Title: An exploration of the associations between immigration status, racialized status and depressive symptoms: An epidemiological study guided by Intersectionality Theory
	Aleisha Fernandes Educational Background: BSc Health Sciences, Populations and Quantitative Concentration, Certificate in Ethics and Kinesiology Minor, Simon Fraser University Supervisor: Ramana Appireddy, Zihang Lu Thesis Title: THE IMPACT OF PRE-STROKE FRAILTY ON POST-STROKE OUTCOMES: A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
	Michael Henighan Educational Background: BA Psychology, Carleton University; MA Psychology, Carleton University Supervisor: James Thompson, Will King Thesis Title: Chronic Pain and Group Identity in Canadian Armed Forces Veterans: Life After Service Studies 2019 Survey
	Patrick Hinton Educational Background: BScH Neuroscience, Statistics Minor, Dalhousie University Supervisors: Will King, Paul Villeneuve Thesis Title: Ambient Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Exposure and Breast Cancer Risk in a Population-Based Canadian Case-Control Study
	Aisha Nathoo Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisors: Maria Velez, Susan Brogly Thesis Title: Pregnancy outcomes in survivors of adolescent and young adult breast cancer: a population-based cohort study
	Priya Premranjith Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisors: Will King, Maria Velez Thesis Title: MATERNAL EXPOSURE TO METALS AND TIME-TO-PREGNANCY: THE MATERNAL-INFANT RESEARCH ON ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICALS
	Christopher Russell Educational Background: BSc Specialization in Biochemistry, Laurentian University Supervisors: Bradley Stoner, Mark Rosenberg Thesis Title: Illicit Drug Use and Unmet Healthcare Needs In Ontario: An Exploratory Study
	Claudia Waddingham Educational Background: BScH Biology, Concordia University Supervisor: Will King Thesis Title: Patterns of solar ultraviolet radiation exposures and melanoma risk in Canada

MSc '22

	Kelly Biggs Educational Background: BScH Health Sciences, Carleton University Supervisor: Helene Ouellette-Kuntz Thesis Title: Investigating the impact of intellectual and developmental disability on the stage of colorectal cancer at diagnosis among adults in Ontario
	Laura Cramm Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Will Pickett, Frank Elgar (McGill) Thesis Title: Corporal Punishment Bans, Childhood Adversity, and Adolescent Suicide Rates: An International Ecological Study
	Nader Hanna Educational Background: BScH Biomedical Chemistry, University of Birmingham; Doctor of Medicine, University of Nottingham Supervisors: Patti Groome, Wiley Chung Thesis Title: Factors Associated with The Esophageal Cancer Treatment Interval: A Population-Based Study Publications: ResearchGate Google Scholar
	Sahej Kaur Educational Background: BScH Health Sciences, Minor in Psychology, University of Ottawa Supervisors: Mark Rosenberg, Kristan Aronson Thesis Title: Identifying Mental Health Issues In Canadian Immigrants With A Focus On Indian Immigrants Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate, Clinical Psychology, University of Ottawa
	Momtafin Khan Educational Background: BScH Health Sciences, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Will King Thesis Advisory Committee: Dylan O'Sullivan (University of Calgary) Thesis Title: Solar Ultraviolet Radiation's Effect on Prostate Cancer Risk and the Role of being Overweight or Obese: A Canadian Cohort Study
	Yeram Kim Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: The Effect of Vaginal Estrogen on Circulating Estrogen and Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women Participating in the MAP.3 Breast Cancer Prevention Trial
	Chang (Nancy) Wang Educational Background: Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Biochemistry of Infection and Immunity; Doctor of Medicine, Queen's University Supervisor: Joan Tranmer, Douglas S. Lee (University of Toronto Thesis Title: Predicting Long term survival after de novo cardioverter defibrillator implantation for primary prevention

MSc '21

	Salman Ahmadi Educational Background: BScH Biopharmaceutical Science, Genomics Option, University of Ottawa Supervisors: Joan Tranmer, Kristan Aronson Thesis Title: DNA Methylation of Circadian Genes and Markers of Cardiometabolic Risk in Female Hospital Workers: An Exploratory Study Position after Graduation: Epidemiologist, Public Health Agency of Canada Publications: ResearchGate
	Meghan Bowman Educational Background: BScH Biology, University of Waterloo Supervisors: Kristan Aronson, Joan Tranmer Thesis Title: Prevalence and associations of work stress and life stress with depressive symptoms among female hospital day workers and shift workers
	Nicholas Grubic Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisors: Paul Peng, Steven Brooks Thesis Advisory Committee: Melanie Walker Thesis Title: Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Characteristics, Care Processes, and Outcomes Across the Urban-Rural Spectrum: A Retrospective Cohort Study from 2013-2019 in the United States Position after Graduation: Methodologist II, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Publications: ResearchGate PubMed
	Tess Marusyk Educational Background: BSc, Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University Supervisor: Colleen Davison Thesis Title: Early Substance Use and Later Depressive Symptoms Among Canadian Adolescents: Examining the Association Using Intersectionality Theory Position after Graduation: Publications:
	Sareena McDonald Educational Background: BScH Biomedical Sciences, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Will King Thesis Title: Occupational Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Breast Cancer Risk Position after Graduation: Hazard Evaluator, Chemical Risk Assessment, Health Canada Publications:
	Isobel Sharpe Educational Background: BScH Integrated Sciences, McMaster University Supervisor: Colleen Davison Thesis Title: A Global Investigation of Climate Change and Climate-Related Disasters, Food Insecurity, and Mental Health Position after Graduation: Data Research Assistant, Mount Sinai Hospital Publications: Google Scholar
	Jonas Shellenberger Educational Background: BSc Respiratory Therapy, University of Cincinnati Supervisor: William Pickett Thesis Title: Problematic Social Media Use and Mental Health in Canadian Adolescents Position after Graduation: Research Analyst, ICES Queen’s Publications: ResearchGate

MSc '20

	Tori Barabash Educational Background: BScH Biology, Queen's University Supervisor: Will King Thesis Title: Solar ultraviolet radiation and colorectal cancer risk in Canada Position after Graduation: Research Coordinator, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Publications:
	Anna Clarke Educational Background: BSc Life Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University Supervisor: Ian Janssen Thesis Title: The compositional associations of time spent in sleep, sedentary behaviour and physical activity with all-cause mortality risk Position after Graduation: Methodologist II, Icest Publications: ResearchGate
	Lindey Felske Educational Background: BScH Chemistry, University of Lethbridge Supervisor: Kristan Aronson, Joan Tranmer Thesis Title: Investigating Potential Bi-directional Relationships Between Sleep and Melatonin Among Day and Rotating Day/Night Shift Workers Position after Graduation: Medical Student, University of Calgary Publications: ResearchGate
	Haley Golding Educational Background: BScH, Specialization in Life Sciences Biomedical Sub-plan, Queen's University Supervisor: Joan Tranmer, Kristan Aronson Thesis Title: Modelling the relationship between shift work and cardiometabolic risk through circadian disruption, sleep and stress pathways Position after Graduation: Epidemiologist, ICES Publications:
	Samantha Gray Educational Background: BScH Kinesilolgy, Brock University Supervisors: Susan Bartels, Heather Stuart Thesis Title: Measurement of UN Peacekeeper-Perpetuated Sexual Exploitation/Abuse and the Resulting Stigmatization of Women and Girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo Position after Graduation: Health Analyst, Public Health Ontario Publications:
	Haris Imsirovic Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisors: Maria Velez, Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: Thyroid Cancer Treatment and Subsequent Infertility Diagnosis in Female Adolescents and Young Adults: A Population-Based Cohort Study Position after Graduation: Methodologist/Data Analyst, ICES uOttawa/Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Publications:
	Zuhaib Mir Educational Background: Doctorate in Medicine, University of Ottawa; Honours BA Medical Science, University of Western Ontario Supervisor: Patti Groome Thesis Advisory Committee: Jennifer Flemming, Sulaiman Nanji Thesis Title: Post-operative liver decompensation events following partial hepatectomy among patients with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma Position after Graduation: General Surgery Resident, Kingston Health Sciences Centre Publications: Google Scholar
	Olivia Moir Educational Background: BNSc Nursing, Queen's University; BSc Biology, Queen's University Supervisors: Susan Brogly, Paul Peng Thesis Title: Surgical versus medical treatment and mortality in patients with infective endocarditis: The effect of selection bias, immortal time bias, and time dependent confounding Position After Graduation: Publications:
	Ana Mrazovac Educational Background: BScH Health Sciences, Wilfred Laurier University Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: Childhood Maltreatment and the Association with Life Dissatisfaction Position after Graduation: Publications: ResearchGate
	Lauren Murray Educational Background: Msc Neuroscience; BScH Neuroscience and Mental Health, Carleton University. BScH Specialization in Biology and Psychology, Queen's University Supervisor: Dallas Seitz, Ana Johnson Thesis Title: Effects of Multiple Medications Associated with QTc Prolongation: Prevalence and Outcomes Associated with Use Among Older Adults Position after Graduation: Health Analyst, Ontario Ministry of Health Publications: ResearchGate Google Scholar
	Nicole Shaver Educational Background: BScH in Biomedical Science, Neuroscience Option, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Will Pickett Thesis Title: Bullying Victimization and Subjective Health Complaints in Canadian Adolescents: Examining Spiritual Health Connections as Protective Heath Assets Position after Graduation: Research Coordinator, Evidence Review and Synthesis Centre Publications: ResearchGate
	Sharon Yeung Educational Background: BScH Global Health Specialization, McMaster University; Doctor of Medicine (in progress), Queen's University Supervisor: Heather Castleden, Mark Rosenberg Thesis Title: Exploring Indigenous Social Capital and Health Among Four First Nations: A Strengths-Based Study Position after Graduation: Psychiatry Resident, University of Toronto Publications: Research Gate

MSc '19

	Rob Basmadjian Educational Background: BScH, Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: UGT2B17, exemestane metabolism, and their association with physical health-related quality of life in Caucasian postmenopausal women participating in the Mammary Prevention.3 Trial Position after Graduation: Phd Candidate, University of Calgary
	Barbara Bielawska Educational Background: BScH, Biomedical Science, University of Ottawa; Doctor of Medicine, Queen's University Supervisors: Helene Ouellette-Kuntz, Sunil Patel, Boris Zevin. Thesis Title: Severe nutritional complications after bariatric surgery Position After Graduation: Gastroenterologist, The Ottawa Hospital; Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine
	Lindsey Cameron-Dermann Educational Background: BScH, Biology, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: The associations between estrogen, the UGT2B17 gene deletion, and menopause-specific quality of life in postmenopausal women in the MAP.3 breast cancer chemoprevention trial Position after Graduation: Coordinator Epidemiology and Health Analytics, Renfrew County and District Health Unit
	Lucas Cohen Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisor: Patti Groome Thesis Title: Frequency of High Diagnostic Testing and its Association With the Specialist Interval in Ontario Symptomatic Breast Cancer Patients Position after Graduation: Associate Project Manager, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment and Market Access, EVERSANA
	Alexis Dorland Educational Background: BScH, Biology and Mathematics, Queen's University Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: Witnessing Public Drinking and its Relevance to Discrimination Against Individuals Living With Alcohol Use Disorders Position after Graduation: Research Coordinator, University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research
	Troy Hillier Educational Background: BScH Kinetics and Life Sciences, St. Francis Xavier University Supervisor: Will King Thesis Title: Solar Ultraviolet Radiation and Breast Cancer Risk Position after Graduation: Medical Student, Dalhousie University
	Brooke Maracle Educational Background: BScH, Biomedical Sciences, University of Waterloo Supervisor: Chris O'Callahan, Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: The influence of institution accrual on patient survival in Canadian cancer clinical trials Position after Graduation: Research Assistant, University of Calgary
	Chad McClintock Educational Background: MD (Medicine), University of Saskatchewan 2003 Supervisors: Paul Peng and Wendy Wobeser Thesis Title: Hepatitis C antibody and RNA tests for adults in provincial and federal correctional facilities in Ontario, Canada: a population-based study Position After Graduation: Registered Physiotherapist, Physical Therapy Clinic at Queen's University
	Lesley Pablo Educational Background: BScH Health Studies and Biochemistry, University of Toronto Supervisors: Colleen Davison Thesis Title: Exploring Changes in the Father’s Role and its Association with Child Outcomes in Mongolia Position after Graduation: Research Analyst, University of Toronto
	Nicholas Papadomanolakis-Pakis Educational Background: MPA, Public Policy, Queen's University; BSocSc, Criminology, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Kieran Moore, Paul Peng Thesis Title: Initiation of prescription opioids for non-cancer pain and risk of opioid use disorder: a population based study Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate, Aarhus University Publications: ResearchGate
	Shahryar Qayyum Educational Background: Honours Bachelor Of Health Sciences with a Minor in Psychology, University of Ottawa, Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Anna Majury Thesis Title: Assessing the Geographic and Socioeconomic Determinants of Private Well Water Testing Practices in Southern Ontario Position after Graduation: Statistical Analyst, Aviva
	Samantha Sigurdson Educational Background: Doctor of Medicine, McMaster University; BSc Life Sciences, McMaster University Supervisors: Michael Brundage, Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: Localized prostate cancer patients' preferences for hypofractionated radiotherapy: A discreet choice experiment Position after Graduation: Radiation Oncology Resident, Kingston Health Sciences Centre Publications: Research Gate
	Luissa Vahedi Educational Background: BScH Specialization Health Science Supervisors: Susan Bartels, Heather Stuart Thesis Title: Even Peacekeepers Expect Something in Return’: An Exploratory Epidemiological Analysis of Sexual Interactions Between UN Peacekeepers and Female Haitians Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate, Washington University in Saint Louis Publications: ResearchGate Google Scholar

MSc '18

	Sean Bai Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2015. Supervisor: Harriet Richardson and Philip Lazarus Thesis Title: Influence of the UGT2B17 Gene on the Relationship Between Exemestane and Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Position after Graduation:
	Chloe Chow Educational Background: BScH Life Sciences, Queen's University Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Anita Koushik Thesis Title: Physical Activity Participation in Ovarian Cancer Survivors: Prevalence, Determinants and Association with Patient Reported Outcomes Position after Graduation: Clinical Research Project Coordinator, Children's Stroke Program, The Hospital for Sick Children See More: Chloe Chow
	Priyanka Gogna Educational Background: Honours BA Anthropology, McMaster University Supervisor: Will King Thesis Title: INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS OF COLORECTAL CANCER AND GENE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS ON LINE-1 DNA METHYLATION Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate, Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University
	Zhen Guan Educational Background: BSc Preventative Medicine and Public Health, Lanzhou University Supervisor: Patti Groome Thesis Title: Colorectal Cancer Pathways in Ontario Position after Graduation: Consultant, Deloitte Omnia AI, Montreal
	Mara Habash Educational Background: BScH Psychology, University of Ottawa Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Bart Harvey Thesis Title: The association between area- and individual-level risk factors and chlamydia infection a sexual health clinic Position after Graduation: Research Associate, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto See More: Mara Habash
	Alexandria Melvin Educational Background: BA Psychology, Carleton University; Graduate Diploma Population Health Risk Assessment and Management, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: Exploring Perceptions of Public Stigma as a Mediator in the Relationship between Number of Depressive Symptoms and Mental Health Treatment-Seeking Behaviours Position after Graduation: Epidemiologist, Public Health Agency of Canada, Ottawa
	Ahmad Rahim Educational Background: Honours Bachelor Of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa Supervisors: Joan Tranmer, Michael McIsaac Thesis Title: Shift work, sleep quality, and hypertension among working adults in Ontario Position after Graduation: Analytic Epidemiologist, ICES, McMaster University
	Jatinderpreet Singh Educational Background: MSc (Biomedical & Chemical Engineering), University of Toronto 2008. BSc (Chemical Engineering), University of Toronto 2005 Supervisor: Michael Green and Simone Dahrouge Thesis Title: The Impact of the adoption of a Patient Rostering Model on Patient Access and Continuity of Care
	Catherine Spagnuolo Educational Background: BScH, York University Supervisor: William Pickett, Michael McIsaac Thesis Title: Distance to Specialist Care, Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Injury in Rural Saskatchewan Position after Graduation: Medical Student, Queen's University
	Sony Subedi Educational Background: Honours Bachelor Of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa Supervisor: Colleen Davison, Susan Bartels Thesis Title: Emotional and Physical Child Abuse in the Context of Natural Disasters: A Focus on Haiti Position after Graduation: Epidemiologist, British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
	Clive Velkers Educational Background: Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa 2015. Supervisor: Dallas Seitz and Heather Stuart Thesis Title: Surgery, Anesthesia and Risk of Developing Dementia among Elderly Publications: ResearchGate Position after Graduation: Analyst, Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)

MSc '17

	Mariam Bakshi Educational Background: BSc (Psychology), York University 2014. Supervisor: Will Pickett Thesis Title: Mental Health and Physical Activity in Canadian Adolescents with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Position after Graduation: Analyst, Canadian Institute for Health Information, Toronto
	David Boren Educational Background: BSc (Biology/Chemistry), University of North Carolina, USA 2005 Supervisors: Harriet Richardson and Will King Thesis Title: Examining the Relationship Between Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I and Breast Density in Post-Menopausal Women Position after Graduation:
	Jessy Donelle Educational Background: BSc (Statistics), St. Francis Xavier University 2012. Supervisor: Susan Brogly and Paul Peng Thesis Title: The Effect of Prescription Medication Exposure on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Position after Graduation: Methodologist II, Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) uOttawa
	Nicole Haywood Educational Background: Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa 2014. Supervisor: Mark Rosenberg and Kristan Aronson Thesis Title: Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, Sleep Duration, and Self-Rated Health in Older Adults: A Compositional Analysis Position After Graduation:
	Braden Knight Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2015. Supervisor: Harriet Richardson and Philip Lazarus Thesis Title: The Association between the UGT2B17 Gene Deletion and Menopause-Related Quality of Life in Postmenopausal Women in the CCTG MAP.3 Breast Cancer Chemoprevention Trial Position after Graduation: Senior Analyst, Specialized Care Division, CIHI
	Lisa Leung Educational Background: BSc (Environmental Science), Queen's University 2015. Supervisor: Kristan Aronson and Anita Koushik (Universite de Montreal) Thesis Title: Shift Work Patterns and Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Risk Position after Graduation: Data Analyst for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Kingston
	Yingyi Lin Educational Background: Bachelor of Preventive Medicine, Southern Medical University, China 2015. Supervisor: Ian Janssen Thesis Title: Bi-directional Association between Sleep and Outdoor Active Play among 10- to 13-year-olds Position after Graduation: Research Assistant, University of British Columbia
	Caroline Piccininni Educational Background: BSc Honours, Physiology and Pharmacology), University of Western Ontario 2015 Supervisor: Will Pickett Thesis Title: Associations Between Exposures to Nature and the Occurrence of Psychosomatic Symptoms Among Canadian Adolescents Position after Graduation: Medical Student at Western University
	Arlanna Pugh Educational Background: Bachelor of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa 2015. Supervisors: Heather Castleden and Colleen Davison Thesis Title: Exploring the Barriers and Suggestions for Improvement to Delivering Palliative Health Care Services in Four Underserved Rural Canadian Settings
	Ian Richardson Educational Background: BSc Honours, Psychology: Brain & Cognition, University of Guelph Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: STIGMA RESISTANCE: EXPLORING PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO PERCEIVED STIGMA AND HELP-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR IN THE GENERAL CANADIAN POPULATION
	Simran Sandhu Educational Background: BSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa 2015. Supervisor: Kristan Aronson Thesis Title: Lifetime Caffeine Intake and the Risk of Epithelial Ovarian Cancer Position after Graduation: Data Officer at the Public Health Agency of Canada
	Robert Talarico Educational Background: BSc (Kinesiology and Health Science), York University 2015. Supervisor: Ian Janssen Thesis Title: The Compositional Effects of Time Spent in Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity on Obesity in Children Position after Graduation: Research Analyst/Methodologist II for ICES uOttawa at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
	Lyndsey Telega Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2015. Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: Exploring Relationships Between Occupational Prestige, Perceived Public Stigma, Mental Health Experiences of Stigma, and Professional Help-Seeking in the General Canadian Population Position after Graduation: Analyst, Canadian Institute for Health Information, Workforce Information Team
	Hunter Warden Educational Background: BSc (Chemistry), Dalhousie University 2013. Supervisor: Harriet Richardson and Vikki Ho Thesis Title: Investigating Occupational Exposure to Monocyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Lung Cancer in Males of the Metropolitan Montréal Area

MSc '16

	Emily Borgundvaag Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2014 Supervisors: Ian Janssen and Michael McIsaac Thesis Title: Imputing accelerometer non-wear time when assessing children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity Position after Graduation: Research Coordinator, Toronto Invasive Bacterial Diseases Network, Mount Sinai Hospital
	Devon Boyne Educational Background: BA (Music), Laurentian University 2014 Supervisors: Will King and Christine Friedenreich Thesis Title: Adiposity, Sex Hormones, and Repetitive Element DNA Methylation in Healthy Postmenopausal Women Position after Graduation: PhD Student, University of Calgary
	Kelly Brennan Educational Background: BSc (Biomedical Science), University of Ottawa 2014 Supervisors: Stephen Hall and Paul Peng Thesis Title: AN INVESTIGATION ON ROUTINE FOLLOW-UP CARE FOR HEAD AND NECK CANCER Position after Graduation: Analyst, Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology & Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, Queen's University
	Carmen Chan Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2014 Supervisors: Harriet Richardson and Will King Thesis Title: Hormonal factors and insulin-like growth factor-1 in North America postmenopausal women Position after Graduation: Analyst, Pharmaceuticals, Canadian Institute for Health Information
	Laura Davis Educational Background: BSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa 2011 Supervisors: Colleen Davison and Will Pickett Thesis Title: An investigation of sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Canadian youth Position after Graduation: Cancer Research Assistant, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
	Erica Erwin Educational Background: BSc (Social Sciences), University of Ottawa 2013 Supervisors: Karen Yeates and Kristan Aronson Thesis Title: Randomized Trial for a Mobile Health Approach to Increase Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening in Tanzania Position after Graduation:
	Lindsay Favotto Educational Background: BSc (Health Sciences), Brock University 2014 Supervisors: Colleen Davison and Will Pickett Thesis Title: Investigating the Association Between Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) and the Health of Canadian Young People: A Mixed Methods Study Position after Graduation: Research Analyst, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
	Heather Kerr Educational Background: BSc Environmental Science and International Development Studies, Dalhousie University 2013 Supervisors: Beatriz Alvarado and Kristan Aronson Thesis Title: Effects of retirement on cognitive function: A gender and international perspective Position after Graduation: Data Analyst at the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care in Kingston
	Jill Korsiak Educational Background: BSc (Environmental Science), University of Guelph 2013 Supervisors: Kristan Aronson and Joan Tranmer Thesis Title: Shiftwork, sleep disturbance and the metabolic syndrome among female hospital workers Position after Graduation: Data Analyst, The Hospital for Sick Children
	Justine McLeod Educational Background: BSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa 2008 Supervisor: Beatriz Alvarado Thesis Title: Neighbourhood Perception of Safety ad the Mobility Gap between Men and Women in Old Age Position after Graduation:
	Meagan Milton Educational Background: BSc (Neuroscience and Mental Health), Carleton University 2014 Supervisor: Helene Ouellette-Kuntz and Xudong Liu Thesis Title: The differential impact of oxytocin receptor (OXTR) genotypes on the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and resulting social communication deficits Position after Graduation:
	Tasha Narain Educational Background: BSc (Biomedical Sciences), University of Ottawa 2012 Supervisor: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: (MIS)PERCEIVED DRINKING NORMS AND HAZARDOUS DRINKING BEHAVIOURS IN UNIVERSITY FIRST-YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND THE EFFECTS OF GENDER Position after Graduation: Epidemiology Research Associate, Queen's University
	Nicole Roberts Educational Background: BSc (Health Studies), University of Waterloo 2014 Supervisor: Will Pickett Thesis Title: Examination of body image among Canadian adolescents: Relations with physical activity and screen time Position after Graduation: Data Analyst, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
	Cara Reimer Educational Background: MD (Medicine), University of Saskatchewan 2003 Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Linda Levesque, Brian Milne Thesis Title: Pulmonary artery catheters, transesophageal echocardiography and mortality in coronary artery bypass grafting in Ontario
	Senthuran Tharmalingam Educational Background: MD (Medicine), McGill University 2011 Supervisors: Sulaiman Nanji and Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz Thesis Title: Surgical practice patterns and outcomes in T2 and T3 gallbladder cancer: insights from a population based study
	Glenys Smith Educational Background: BSc (Kinesiology), University of Manitoba 2010. MSc (Kinesiology), University of Manitoba 2014 Supervisors: Helene Ouellette-Kuntz and Michael Green Thesis Title: UPTAKE OF THE PERIODIC HEALTH EXAM AMONG ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FROM 2003 TO 2015 Position after Graduation: Methodologist, ICES, University of Ottawa

MSc '15

MSc '14

	Erin Arthurs Educational Background: BSc (Mathematics and Statistics), McGill University, 2008 Supervisors: Steve Hall and Paul Peng Thesis Title: STROKE AFTER RADIOTHERAPY TO TREAT HEAD AND NECK CANCER - WHAT IS THE RISK? Position after Graduation: Senior Business Analyst: Cancer Care Ontario
	Christine Collier Educational Background: PhD (Clinical Biochemistry), University of Toronto, 1984 Supervisors: Rick Birtwhistle, Miu Lam and Edwin Toffelmire Thesis Title: EARLY DETECTION OF PROGRESSIVE CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE BY MONITORING CHANGE IN eGFR IN CKD STAGES 1, 2 & 3 Current Position: Professor, Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Queen's University
	Yvonne DeWit Educational Background: BA (Psychology), University of Waterloo, 2011 Supervisors: Will Pickett and Josh Lawson Thesis Title: HIGH RISK ENVIRONMENTS AND AGRICULTURAL INJURIES IN CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND YOUNG ADULTS Position after Graduation: Research Analyst Coordinator; Toronto Western Hospital
	Maya Djerboua Educational Background: Graduate Certificate in Population Health Risk Assessment, University of Ottawa, 2012, BSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa, 2011 Supervisors: Colleen Davison and Bingshu Chen Thesis Title: PHYSICAL FIGHTING AND FIGHTING-RELATED INJURIES IN CANADIAN ADOLESCENTS: A DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTS OF FAMILY AFFLUENCE Position after Graduation: Research Coordinator; Department of Paediatrics, University of Calgary
	Nicollette Kwon Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences and Mathematics), Queen's University 2012 Supervisors: Harriet Richardson, Dongmei Chen and Michael McIsaac Thesis Title: MAPPING THE RISK OF BREAST CANCER TO EXPOSURE FROM TRAFFIC-RELATED AIR POLLUTION USING LAND-USE REGRESSION IN VANCOUVER, B.C. Position after Graduation: Data Analyst: Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
	Leah Hamilton Educational Background: BSc (Biology), Queen's University 2011 Supervisors: Patti Groome Thesis Title: The Diagnostic Interval in Colorectal Cancer Patients in Ontario by Degree of Rurality
	Michelle McMillan Educational Background: BSc (Biology), Acadia University, 2010 Supervisors: Will Pickett and Catherine Trask Thesis Title: BIOMECHANICAL EXPOSURES AND WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG SASKATCHEWAN FARMERS Position after Graduation: Community Paramedicine Coordinator: Cornwall SD&G Emergency Medical Services
	Rachel McMillan Educational Background: BSc (Biomedical Sciences), University of Ottawa, 2010 Supervisors: Ian Janssen and Michael McIsaac Thesis Title: FAMILY STRUCTURE AS A PREDICTOR OF ORGANIZED SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND SEDENTARY SCREEN TIME IN CANADIAN YOUTH Position after Graduation: Analyst: Canadian Institute for Health Information
	Yvonne Murray Educational Background: BSc (Human Biology - Nutritional Science), University of Guelph 2002 Supervisors: Harriet Richardson and Michael Brundage Thesis Title: COMPARING THE RESPONSIVENESS OF TWO HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE INSTRUMENTS IN A PHASE III RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL OF MEN WITH PROSTATE CANCER (NCIC CTG PR.3): THE EORTC QLQ-C30+3 WITH PR17 TRIAL SPECIFIC CHECKLIST VERSUS THE FACT-P Current Position: Study Coordinator: NCIC Clinical Trials Group, Queen's University
	Alex Phillips Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2012 Supervisors: Heather Stuart Thesis Title: INTIMACY OF CONTACT WITH PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND EXPECTATION OF NEGATIVE PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH DEPRESSION Position after Graduation: Research Assistant: Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences
	Heather Worthington Educational Background: BSc (Biomedical Sciences), University of Waterloo, 2012 Supervisors: Steven Brooks and Will Pickett Thesis Title: HOSPITAL POST-CARDIAC ARREST PATIENT VOLUME AND KEY FEATURES OF POST-CARDIAC ARREST CARE Position after Graduation: Research Coordinator: UBC Centre for Health Services and Policy Research

MSc '13

	Amal Al Zayadi Educational Background: BSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa, 2010 Supervisors: Richard Birtwhistle, Duncan Hunter and Tyler Williamson Thesis Title: IMPACT OF DEPRIVATION ON THE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE Position after Graduation: Methodologist: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
	Melanie Cheung Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2011 Supervisors: Linda Levesque and Diane Lougheed Thesis Title: THE RISK OF SERIOUS RESPIRATORY-RELATED EVENTS FOLLOWING IMMUNIZATION WITH THE QUADRIVALENT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (qHPV) VACCINE: THE ONTARIO GRADE 8 HPV VACCINE COHORT STUDY Position after Graduation: Decision Support Analysis: University Health Network
	Melissa Cunningham Educational Background: BSc (Molecular Biology & Genetics), McMaster University, 2010 Supervisors: Kristan Aronson and Jenn Carpenter Thesis Title: ACCEPTABILITY OF THE HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINE AMONG RURAL AND URBAN WOMEN IN THE KILIMANJARO REGION, TANZANA Position after Graduation: Research Analyst: Temerty/ Chang International Centre for Telesimulation and Innovation in Medical Education at Toronto Western Hospital-University Health Network
	Li Jiang Educational Background: BSc (Preventative Medicine), Xiamen University (China), 2011 Supervisors: Patti Groome and Julie Gilbert Thesis Title: ASSOCIATION BETWEEN USE OF A SPECIALIZED DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT UNIT AND THE DIAGNOSTIC INTERVAL IN ONTARIO BREAST CANCER PATIENTS Position after Graduation: Research Assistant: Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology at Queen's University
	Pascale Lajoie Educational Background: Graduate Certificate in Population Health Risk Assessment and Management, University of Ottawa, 2011, BSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa, 2010 Supervisors: Kristan Aronson and Joan Tranmer Thesis Title: SHIFTWORK, SLEEP DISTURBANCES AND CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK IN FEMALE HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES Position after Graduation: Senior Business Analyst: Cancer Care Ontario
	Lidija Latifovic Educational Background: BSc (Specialization in Biology with minor in Biochemistry), University of Ottawa, 2010 Supervisors: Will King and Tom Massey Thesis Title: THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, SMOKING, AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON PERIPHERAL BLOOD LEUKOCYTE TELOMOERE LENGTH Position after Graduation: Research Assistant: Cancer Care Ontario

	Erin Liu Educational Background: BSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa, 2011 Supervisors: Linda Levesque Thesis Title: ASSESSING THE RISK FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS FOLLOWING USE OF THE QUADRIVALENT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINE: THE ONTARIO GRADE 8 HPV VACCINE COHORT STUDY Position after Graduation: Methodologist: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
	Caitlin McGarry Educational Background: BSc (Biology-Genetics Specialization), McMaster University, 2010 Supervisors: Helene Ouellette-Kuntz and Elizabeth Kelley Thesis Title: RISK FACTORS FOR MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND SEIZURES IN PRE-TEENS AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) Position after Graduation: Research Analyst: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
	Ariel Pulver Educational Background: BA (Psychology), McGill University, 2010 Supervisors: Colleen Davison and Will Pickett Thesis Title: RECREATIONAL USE OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS AMONG CANADIAN YOUNG PEOPLE: IDENTIFYING DEMOGRAPHIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DISPARITIES Position after Graduation: PhD in Epidemiology: University of Toronto
	Julie Rouette Educational Background: Certificate in Medical Biology, Quebec University, 2011, BA (Psychology), Saint Mary's University, 2009 Supervisors: Michael Brundage and Paul Peng Thesis Title: FROM CLINICAL TRIALS TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: AN INTERNATIONAL SURVEY OF ONCOLOGISTS ON HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE OUTCOMES Position after Graduation: Research Associate: Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's University
	Donna Saleh Educational Background: Bachelor of Education, University of Toronto, 2011, Bachelor of Health Sciences, McMaster University, 2009 Supervisors: Ian Janssen Thesis Title: INTERRELATIONSHIPS AMONG SEDENTARY BEHAVIOUR, SHORT SLEEP, AND THE METABOLIC SYNDROME IN ADULTS
	Emily Skrastins Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2011 Supervisors: Kristan Aronson and Karen Yeates Thesis Title: DETERMINANTS OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING IN THE KILIMANJARO REGION OF TANZANIA Positions after Graduations: Medical School: Dalhousie University
	Shari Thomas Educational Background: BSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa, 2011 Supervisors: Will King and Tye Arbuckle Thesis Title: THE INFLUENCE OF TOXIC METALS ON SMALL FOR GESTATIONAL AGE Positions after Graduations: Methodologist: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
	Xuejiao Wei Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2011 Supervisors: Daren Heyland, Helene Ouellette-Kuntz and Andrew Day Thesis Title: THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL ADEQUACY AND LONG-TERM OUTCOMES IN CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS REQUIRING PROLONGED MECHANICAL VENTILATION Positions after Graduations: Statistical Analyst: Division of Cancer Care and Epidemiology, Queen's University

MSc '12

	Rebecca Barry Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2010 Supervisors: Will Pickett and Josh Lawson Thesis Title: FACTORS AFFECTING PEDIATRIC ASTHMA IN RURAL SASKATCHEWAN Position after Graduation: Research Assistant: University of Calgary
	Kristan Boehme Educational Background: BSc (Biomedical Sciences), University of Waterloo, 2009 Supervisors: Harriet Richardson and Kristan Aronson Thesis Title: INSULIN-LIKE GROWTH FACTOR PEPTIDES AND MELATONIN AMONG ROTATING SHIFT NURSES Position after Graduation: Research Associate: University Health Network, Toronto General Research Institute
	Natalie Causarano Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2008 Supervisors: Harriet Richardson and Mike Brundage Thesis Title: THE EFFECT OF EXEMESTANE ON MENOPAUSE-SPECIFIC HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND A COMPARISON WITH CLINICIAN-REPORTED TOXICITIES: AN ANALYSIS OF THE NCIC CTG MAP.2 CHEMOPREVENTION TRIAL Position after Graduation: Clinical Research Coordinator: Breast Cancer Restoration Program, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Health Network
	Michelle Dimitris Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2010 Supervisors: Linda Levesque and Michael Brundage Thesis Title: PREDICTORS OF UP-TO-DATE COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND PATIENT-CENTRED CARE IN FAMILY HEALTH TEAM PRIMARY CARE PRACTICES Position after Graduation: Analyst: Primary Care, Canadian Institute for Health Information
	Tian Fang Educational Background: MES, Queen's University, 2010, BSc (Biology), Beijing Normal University, China, 2007 Supervisors: Bingshu Chen and Bill Mackillop Thesis Title: THE RISK OF MISCARRIAGE FOLLOWING IMMUNIZATION OF THE BIVALENT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) - 16/18 VACCINE: A BAYESIAN APPROACH Position after Graduation: Research Assistant: Queen's University
	Kathleen Gropp Educational Background: BSc (Bio-medical Science), University of Guelph, 2008 Supervisors: Will Pickett and Ian Janssen Thesis Title: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL AMONG CANADIAN YOUTH: AN EXPLORATION OF CORRELATES AND ASSOCIATED INJURY Position after Graduation: Epidemiologist: Public Health Agency of Canada
	Lyndsay Harrison Educational Background: BSc (Biology and Psychology), McMaster University, 2006 Supervisors: Bill Mackillop and Jina Zhang-Salomons Thesis Title: ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PALLIATIVE CHEMOTHERAPY FOR NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER: A PHASE IV STUDY OF PATIENTS TREATED AT ONTARIO’S CANCER CENTRES Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate: Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University
	George Huang Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2010 Supervisors: Ana Johnson and Beatriz Alvarado Thesis Title: MODELING THE IMPACT OF NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS ACCOUNTING FOR BOTH HIV AND HCV INFECTIONS AND HIV/CV CO-INFECTIONS
	Amjed Kadhim-Saleh Educational Background: BHSc (Health Sciences), McMaster University, 2010 Supervisors: Michael Green and Duncan Hunter Thesis Title: A VALIDATION STUDY OF COMPUTER-BASED DIAGNOSTIC ALGORITHMS FOR CHRONIC DISEASE SURVEILLANCE Position after Graduation: Medical Student: University of Ottawa
	Katie Killorn Educational Background: BSc (Physiology), McGill University, 2010 Supervisors: Diane Lougheed and Patti Groome Thesis Title: ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF A WORK-RELATED ASTHMA SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE IN A PRIMARY CARE ASTHMA PROGRAM Position after Graduation: Medical Student: Queen's University
	Lindsay Kobayashi Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2010 Supervisors: Kristan Aronson and Ian Janssen Thesis Title: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE AND RISK OF PRE- AND POST-MENOPAUSAL BREAST CANCER Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate: University College London, United Kingdom
	Felicia Leung Educational Background: BHSc (Health Sciences), McMaster University, 2009 Supervisors: Patti Groome and Stephen Hall Thesis Title: THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN USUAL HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION AND STAGE AT DIAGNOSIS IN LARYNGEAL CANCER Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
	Wen Ting Lim Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2010 Supervisors: Linda Levesque and Kimberley Sears Thesis Title: THE USE AND NEUROLOGICAL SAFETY OF THE QUADRIVALENT HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV) VACCINE: THE ONTARIO GRADE 8 HPV VACCINE COHORT STUDY Position after Graduation: Research Associate: Prevention and Cancer Control, Screening, Evaluation and Reporting, Cancer Care Ontario
	Alyson Mahar Educational Background: BSc (Nutrition and Dietetics), Acadia University, 2007 Supervisors: Ana Johnson, Ray Viola and Natalie Coburn Thesis Title: A POPULATION-BASED STUDY OF HEALTHCARE RESOURCE UTILIZATION BY METASTATIC GASTRIC CANCER PATIENTS IN ONTARIO Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate: Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University
	Rachel Morkem Educational Background: BSc (Biology), McMaster University, 2006 Supervisors: Linda Levesque and Heather Stuart Thesis Title: RECEIPT OF CARDIAC CARE FOLLOWING HOSPITALIZATION FOR AN ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF DEPRESSION OR SCHIZOPHRENIA Position after Graduation: Research Coordinator and Privacy Officer: Canadian Sentinel Surveillance Network, Centre for Studies in Primary Care, Queen's University
	Olivia Remes Educational Background: BHSc (Health Sciences), University of Ottawa, 2009 Supervisors: Linda Levesque and Beatriz Alvarado Thesis Title: DETERMINANTS OF NON-UPTAKE OF THE QUADRIVALENT HPV VACCINE; THE ONTARIO GRADE 8 HPV VACCINE COHORT STUDY Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate: McGill University
	Jessica Stortz Educational Background: BSc (Health Sciences), University of Guelph, 2009 Supervisors: Duncan Hunter, Graeme Smith and Dongmei Chen Thesis Title: SPATIAL ANALYSIS OF PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH MATERNAL CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE RISK IN ONTARIO Position after Graduation: Research Associate: The Centre for Mother, Infant and Child Health
	David Wallace Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2010 Supervisors: Bill Mackillop, Jina Zhang-Salomons and Chris Booth Thesis Title: DESCRIBING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PALLIATIVE GEMCITABINE IN PATIENTS WITH ADVANCED PANCREATIC CANCER TREATED AT THE REGIONAL CANCER CENTRES OF ONTARIO Position after Graduation: Medical Student: University of Toronto
	Xiang Wang Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University, 2010 Supervisors: Helene Ouellette-Kuntz, Bingshu Chen and Josh Lavigne Thesis Title: THE ACUTE EFFECTS OF AMBIENT TEMPERATURE EXPOSURE ON MENTAL ILLNESS RELATED EMERGENCY ROOM VISITS IN THE CITY OF TORONTO Position after Graduation: Pharmacy Student: University of Toronto
	Chad Winch Educational Background: BSc (Kinesiology), McMaster University, 2002 Supervisors: Bingshu Chen and Ralph Meyer Thesis Title: AN INVESTIGATION AND REVIEW OF FUTILITY ANALYSIS METHODS IN PHASE III ONCOLOGY TRIALS Position after Graduation: Study Coordinator: National Cancer Institute of Canada, Clinical Trials Group
	Nora Zwingerman Educational Background: BSc (Anatomy and Cell Biology), McGill University, 2009 Supervisors: Will King and Stephen Pang Thesis Title: THE INFLUENCE OF BODY MASS INDEX ON GLOBAL DNA METHYLATION LEVELS IN BLOOD LEUKOCYTES Position after Graduation: PhD Candidate: Dalla Lana School of Public Health

	Randall Boyes Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2013. Supervisors: Sudeep Gill and Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz Thesis Title: PATTERNS OF USE AND COMPARATIVE SAFETY OF NEW AND OLD ANTICHOLINERGIC MEDICATIONS IN OLDER ADULTS: A POPULATION-BASED STUDY Position after Graduation: MPA 805 (Quantitative Methods) Instructor, School of Policy Studies, Queen's University; PhD Student, Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University
	Jeffrey Dixon Educational Background: Bachelor of Commerce, Queen's University 2000 Supervisors: Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz and Michael Green Thesis Title: IMPACTS OF THE PATIENT-CENTRED MEDICAL HOME ON HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND UTILIZATION INDICATORS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN ONTARIO
	Tasha Hanuschak Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2011. Supervisors: Steven Brooks and Paul Peng Thesis Title: Coronary Angiography and Neurologically Intact Survival in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patients with Return of Spontaneous Circulation
	Farzana Haq Educational Background: BSc (Biochemistry), Queen's University 2013 Supervisor: Colleen Davison and Will Pickett Thesis Title: Hunger in Canadian Adolescents: A Mixed Methods Study Position after Graduation: Analyst: ICES
	Eleanor Hung Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2013 Supervisor: Kristan Aronson and Joan Tranmer Thesis Title: SHIFT WORK AND CORTISOL PRODUCTION AMONG FEMALE HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES https ://qspace.library.queensu.ca/handle/1974/13594 Position after Graduation: Medical Student, McMaster University
	Jonathon Kwong Educational Background: BSc (Biology), Queen's University 2013 Supervisor: Will Pickett and Don Klinger Thesis Title: RISK-TAKING BEHAVIOUR AND SCHOOL INJURY IN CANADIAN ADOLESCENTS Position after Graduation: Medical Student, University of Toronto
	Michael Leung Educational Background: BSc (Life Sciences), Queen's University 2013 Supervisor: Kristan Aronson and Joan Tranmer Thesis Title: Melatonin Patterns Among Female Hospital Employees On Day And Night Shifts: Assessment By Different Exposure Metrics Position after Graduation: Data Analyst: The Hospital for Sick Children
	Roger Leung Educational Background: BSc (Cell & Molecular Biology), University of Toronto 2008 Supervisor: Daren Heyland and Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz Thesis Title: Intervention factors associated with reduction in metabolic syndrome score during a lifestyle intervention program Position after Graduation:
	Katherine McKenzie Educational Background: BSc (Biomedical Science), University of Guelph 2013 Supervisor: Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz and Lynn Martin Thesis Title: Aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities: the effect of frailty and health instability in home care users on admission to long-term care Position after Graduation: Research Associate/Project Coordinator, Queen's University
	Olivia Meggetto Educational Background: BSc (Health & Disease and Animal Physiology), University of Toronto 2012 Supervisor: Harriet Richardson Thesis Title: FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH WORSENING MENOPAUSE-SPECIFIC HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE AND TREATMENT DISCONTINUATION IN A BREAST CANCER CHEMOPREVENTION TRIAL Position after Graduation: Research Associate, Cancer Care Ontario

Student Profiles

Meet our MSc Epidemiology Students!

Current Students

Madelyn Arcand

Afia Asante

Vanessa Capraro- Arpino

Nicholas Cruickshanks

Cassandra Curran

Jori Ganetsky

Natalee Moncada

Kamalvir Pablay

Ashley Pierson

Alexandra Pysklywec

Sapna Rameshwarsingh

Carmela Rapino

Urooj Salar

Surabhi Velagala

Nicole Vorko

Brianna Winder

Simran Brar

Dryden Chadwick

Marisa Deodat

Amanda Featherstone

Farhan Khandakar

Allison Liang

Daphne Oriotis

Christina Reeves

Isabella Thomas

Alec Brandwood

Jessica Burnside

Dakota Gustafson

Robert Howden

Maxwell Josic

Mikayla Livingston

Taylor Stevens

Kai Yin (Ernie) Wong

Rola Yaman

Shi Jie (Angel) Zhou

Naga (Satya) Chakravaram

Tristan Derry

Adrienne Ho

Wing Yan (Hallie) So

Shahnawaz Towheed

Sameer Yousufi

Alumni

Bachar Almazloum

Justine Aman

Manisha Blaskevitch

Aleisha Fernandes

Michael Henighan

Patrick Hinton

Aisha Nathoo

Priya Premranjith

Christopher Russell

Claudia Waddingham

Kelly Biggs

Laura Cramm

Nader Hanna

Sahej Kaur

Momtafin Khan

Yeram Kim

Chang (Nancy) Wang

Salman Ahmadi

Meghan Bowman

Nicholas Grubic

Tess Marusyk

Sareena McDonald

Isobel Sharpe

Jonas Shellenberger

Tori Barabash

Anna Clarke

Lindey Felske

Haley Golding

Samantha Gray

Haris Imsirovic

Zuhaib Mir

Olivia Moir

Ana Mrazovac

Lauren Murray

Nicole Shaver

Mariam Bakshi