Dear alumni and friends,
I am honoured to have this opportunity to serve as the dean of Applied Health Sciences for the next five years. I would like to express my deep appreciation to Paul Stolee, who served as interim dean this past year. His strong contributions, integrity and stewardship during this time will continue to benefit the Faculty in the coming years and have paved the way for a smooth transition for me.
Speaking of the coming years, many of our researchers are working on issues that will have a deep impact on health and quality of life in the future, whether it’s in the application of wearable technology, the future of tourism development, or the prevention of chronic diseases.
But they are not the only ones. In this issue, we reached out to some alumni who work in various fields to tell us what they are doing and how it could change our world for the better. For example, the question of reconciliation in Indigenous health is examined in our feature story on Nel Wieman. We also speak with alumni who are developing novel ways to assess brain function, alumni who are making safe and happy spaces for children with cancer, and still others who work on systems and prevention. We hope you enjoy their stories, and let us know yours if you have other insights.
Litmus test of a longstanding culture
Wherever I go, I meet alumni from UWaterloo, some who have earned multiple degrees from AHS. Everyone I meet immediately shares positive sentiments for their alma mater. To me, this is the litmus test of a longstanding culture that generates excellence through a caring environment. Thank you for creating this culture and for making our Faculty the exceptional community that it is.
Lili Liu
Dean, Faculty of Applied Health Sciences
