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Abdulah Al Ameer

Abdulah Al Ameer

Student Research Assistant 

Abdulah Al Ameer is a second-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa majoring in Biomedical sciences. This year, Abdulah has participated in the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). Also, he is currently volunteering with Dr. Vivian Welch at the Bruyère Research Institute. Abdulah aspires to have a future career in the medical field, either as a physician or a researcher.  


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Victoria Barbeau

Victoria Barbeau

Research Assistant

Victoria Barbeau is a full-time CO-OP student working as a research assistant at the Bruyère Research Institute. She is currently in her fourth year of a BSc in Biochemistry at the University of Ottawa. Her areas of interest include global health, health equity and ageing. 


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Nour Elmestekawy

Nour Elmestekawy

Student Research Assistant

Nour Elmestekawy is a pre-medical student at the University of Ottawa. Passionate about social medicine, health equity, and eliminating systemic inequities, Nour is an active advocate for various human rights issues using an intersectional approach. She is currently working on an Evidence for Equity (E4E) project that focuses on digital interventions for social isolation and loneliness amongst the older population. 


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Taylor Griffith

Taylor Griffith 

Project Assistant


Taylor Griffith is a fourth-year student attending the University of Ottawa completing her undergraduate degree in International Development and Globalization. At the Bruyère Research Institute, Taylor is working in the role of Project Assistant and will be assisting with evidence and gap maps for the Campbell Collaboration. Previously, Taylor worked as a Communications Officer for World University Service Canada on an internship in Malawi. In the future, she aspires to work in the field of international development with a focus on gender studies. In her free time, Taylor enjoys creating visual artwork, camping, and doing agility training with her dog!


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Tarranum Hussain

Tarranum Hussain 

Research Assistant


Tarannum is a third-year undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa in the Biomedical Science program. She is currently working as a research assistant at the Bruyère Research Institute under the supervision of Dr. Vivian Welch.


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Alex Lee

Alex Lee

MD / PhD Student


I grew up in Vancouver and completed my undergraduate degree in Health Sciences at McMaster University. During my studies, I worked at the Peter Boris Center for Addictions Research at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton where I loved working with patients to understand the genetics and epigenetics of mental health and addictions. Conducting research in a clinical setting gave me an appreciation of the intersection between medicine and research. During my studies and work, I had the privilege of working closely with experts such as Dr. James MacKillop in medicinal cannabis research, and Dr. Patricia Rosebush in neuropsychiatric disorders, and Dr. Bernice Downey in Indigenous Health. My past work experiences and relationship with my mentors have inspired me to become an attentive clinician, scientist, and advocate, and this is why I wanted to pursue higher education in the MD/Ph.D. Program. I chose to study at the University of Ottawa because of the institution’s exceptional dedication to student’s wellbeing, commitment to academic excellence, and institutional reputation.


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Leen Madani

Leen Madani

Student Research Assistant

Leen Madani is in her second year of her undergraduate program in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Leen is volunteering as a student research assistant for Dr. Vivian Welch at the Bruyère Research Institute. She looks forward to pursue a career in the healthcare industry in the future. 


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Mohamad Tarek Madani

Mohamad Tarek Madani

Student Research Assistant

Mohamad Tarek Madani is a third-year Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) student at the University of Ottawa. Tarek is currently working as Student Research Assistant at the Bruyère Research Institute, under the supervision of Dr. Vivian Welch. He aspires to serve others through a career in medicine.


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Olivia Magwood

Olivia Magwood

Research Associate
PhD Candidate

Olivia Magwood, MPH is a Research Associate at the C.T. Lamont Primary Care Research Centre of the Bruyère Research Institute and PhD. student at the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada. Her research focuses on issues of health inequity with a focus on migrant and homeless populations. Additionally, she advances research methodology specific to systematic reviews and guideline development, including stakeholder engagement.


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Arpana Wadhwani

Arpana Wadhwani

Research Assistant

Hi! My name is Arpana Wadhwani and I'm currently an undergraduate student at the University of Ottawa. I'm currently working under Dr. Vivian Welch and Dr.  Elizabeth Ghogomu, and I'm super excited and grateful to be a part of this team! 


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