Congratulations Katherine Chen
I am delighted to congratulate Katherine Chen on her successful MSc thesis proposal defense and her transition into the direct-entry PhD program.
This achievement reflects Katherine’s dedication, academic excellence, and strong potential as a researcher. In recognition of her accomplishments, she has been awarded a $10,000 doctoral bursary and has been selected to join the 2026–2027 Canadian Mother–Child Cohort (CaMCCo).
Funded primarily by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), CaMCCo is a leading multi-provincial research initiative that leverages real-world administrative health data to assess the long-term impacts of prescription medication use during pregnancy on maternal and child health outcomes. The program plays a vital role in advancing medication safety, strengthening surveillance, and informing evidence-based healthcare policies across Canada.
As part of this prestigious opportunity, Katherine will travel to Toulouse, France, to participate in the SSM16 meeting, where researchers from Canada, Europe, and Brazil will come together to foster international collaboration and advance research in pregnancy medication safety.
Congratulations, Katherine, on this well-deserved achievement. I am proud of your progress and look forward to seeing the impact of your contributions throughout your PhD journey and beyond.
