Ailin's thesis explores the experiences of racialized immigrant women in the pre-hospital phase of emergency care. The research examines how these intersecting social factors and identities shape lived experiences and how interactions with EMS personnel are associated with differences in psychological responses.
When Helena Godinho Nascimento’s family moved to Canada, they arrived with hopes for a new beginning. But like many immigrant families, they quickly discovered that building a life in a new country also means learning how unfamiliar systems work. Now Helena is working to improve immigrants’ experience of public health systems.
Elisabeth's thesis examines the factor structure of organismic resilience and its associated indicators using data from the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA), while exploring the moderating effects of age and sex.
Taronish's research investigates the relationship between executive function at baseline and depressive symptoms over time, in middle-aged and older adults, and the moderating role of social connections (functional social support and social isolation).
Isabella's research, being done in collaboration with NOSM University, examines the growing strain on Thunder Bay’s emergency healthcare system as EMS call volumes rise, offload delays lengthen, and emergency department congestion worsens. As a major emergency service hub for Northwestern Ontario, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and Superior North EMS are finding it increasingly difficult to keep pace with demand.
Harris Manzoor appreciated the flexibility of the Master of Health Evaluation program, which allowed him to study part-time while continuing to work full-time with the Government of Canada.
Makenna's research examines the relationship between second-hand smoke/vapour and nicotine biomarkers among adolescents, assess the association between smoking and vaping status and nicotine biomarker levels among the general Canadian population; and examine trends in exposure to tobacco-specific lung carcinogens and heavy metals among Canadians who smoke and/or vape.
Ifunanya's thesis investigated the relationship between memory function and depressive symptoms in middle-aged and older adults, and the potential mediating role of functional social support (FSS).
Liza’s research explored how food marketing policies affect children’s exposure to unhealthy advertising in Canada. She compared Québec’s mandatory restrictions with voluntary policies elsewhere, examined the influence of “brand-only” ads, and tested whether health messages on sugary drink ads reduce appeal. Using survey and experimental data, her work shows how policy design can strengthen or weaken protections for youth.
Dane’s research examines substance use disorder practices, prevalence, and care barriers within a Canadian forensic hospital through a mixed methods case study at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care.