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.
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.
Navjot's thesis examines the experiences of South Asian Canadians living with dementia and their care partners. These insights contribute to a better understanding of how dementia care can be improved for South Asian communities in Canada.
Lucas' research investigates the impact of Sudbury’s SCS closure on people who use drugs, focusing on how socio-political and spatial factors affect harm reduction access. His findings highlight the need for tailored harm reduction strategies in rural and Northern communities.
Amanda Demmer's research explores the knowledge mobilization of evidence generated by the COMPASS System, focusing on how this data is disseminated and used to guide mental health interventions in secondary schools. Her dissertation evaluates the effectiveness of COMPASS in informing policies and programs, using the provincial implementation in Prince Edward Island as a case study.
Sanaa Hussain's research explores how women in Paulatuk, a remote community in Canada’s Arctic, experience and manage Type 2 and gestational diabetes, focusing on the intersections of gender, Indigeneity, and food access.