2024 Scholar award recipients

The Scholar Program is designed to support early career researchers as they establish independent research careers, form their own research teams and develop research programs that advance cutting-edge health solutions. We are pleased to name 23 exceptional BC-based health researchers as this year’s award recipients.

Jessica Rosin

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Investigating the role phagocytic immune cells play in developmental programming during gestation

Amy Lee

Host institution

Simon Fraser University

Project title

Using systems biology to improve neonatal sepsis diagnosis and treat antimicrobial-resistant infections

Lauren Davey

Host institution

University of Victoria

Project title

Harnessing the Gut Bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila for Probiotic Innovation and Healthy Aging

Valentin Jaumouillé

Host institution

Simon Fraser University

Project title

Understanding and exploiting the role of phagocyte mechanobiology in anti-tumor immunity

Thomas Velenosi

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Characterizing metabolic biomarkers of drug response and precision treatment in triple-negative breast cancer

Kevin Wei

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Molecular mechanisms and genomic consequences of transposable element hijack strategies during embryogenesis

Catrina Loucks

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Towards improving pain management for children using patient-specific genetic information

Molly Cairncross

Host institution

Simon Fraser University

Project title

Digital interventions for concussion: Connecting youth and their families to care

Rubee Dev

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Optimization of cardiovascular health in postpartum women with reproductive and pregnancy-related risk factors

Kate Johnson

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

The Lifetime Exposures and Asthma Outcomes Projection Model (LEAP): A Platform for Improving Asthma Prevention in Canada

Drew Clark

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Healthcare ethics and health equity: Improving access to care through equity-focused ethical reasoning and participatory ethics research with health professionals and equity-deserving groups in BC

Stephanie Glegg

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Bridging KT Connections: Using the social drivers of knowledge translation (KT) to improve health care service delivery

Jae-Yung Kwon

Host institution

University of Victoria

Project title

Tailoring health services by contextualizing the person behind patient-reported data

Mariko Sakamoto

Host institution

University of Victoria

Partner(s)

Alzheimer Society of B.C.

Project title

Co-Creating Age and Dementia-Friendly Communities: A Community Engaged Program of Research

Mohamed Ibrahim

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Strengthening mental health in Horn of Africa (IGAD region) and Somalia (MH Care-Somalia).

Lyana Patrick

Host institution

Simon Fraser University

Project title

Decolonizing Planetary Health: Rebuilding Social, Cultural, and Environmental Relationships for Indigenous Well-being

Leah Lambert

Host institution

BC Cancer

Partner(s)

BC Cancer Foundation

Project title

Advancing Equitable Cancer Care: A Innovative Approach to Transformative Action in BC

Silvia Stringhini

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Life-course socio-economic adversity and trajectories of aging from early to old age

Sarah Wright Cardinal

Host institution

University of Victoria

Project title

Sharing medicine bundles and pathways to community wellness: articulating nation-specific ceremonial, land-based wellness practices

Carla Hilario

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Project title

Addressing the structural and social determinants of young people’s health

E Jean Buckler

Host institution

University of Victoria

Project title

Community partnerships to understand and improve movement behaviours

Andrew Ivsins

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Partner(s)

BC Centre on Substance Use
St. Paul's Foundation

Project title

Exploring the shifting landscape of medication-based drug treatment and safer supply in the fentanyl era: a research program to address the evolving overdose crisis in BC

Hudson Reddon

Host institution

University of British Columbia

Partner(s)

BC Centre on Substance Use
St. Paul's Foundation

Project title

Exploring the shifting landscape of medication-based drug treatment and safer supply in the fentanyl era: a research program to address the evolving overdose crisis in BC