Alexandra Whate

Alexandra Whate holds a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Guelph. Prior to joining the GHS group, Alexandra worked in several fields of health research, including as the data management lead for clinical trials in cardiology, and as the coordinator for several studies focusing on resource sparing for cancer treatment in developing countries.

Alexandra has extensive experience as a health researcher, specializing in qualitative data analysis and study design. She joined the GHS group in 2018 and has since enjoyed collaborating on many different projects and has become a champion for improving care for older adults.  Since 2019, Alexandra has also been acting as the coordinator for the Seniors Helping as Research Partners (SHARP) group.

In her spare time, Alexandra enjoys eating really good food, spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, and canoeing with her family.