Research and Innovation

VHA’s Research and Innovation Team

Research and Innovation

VHA’s Research and Innovation Team

Our Research and Innovation Team

Sandra McKay, PhD, MBA

VP, Research & Innovation and Chief Scientific Officer

Emily King, PhD, P.Eng.

Director of Research

Jordan D'Souza, MHI

Head of Innovation

Katherine Zagrodney, PhD

Homecare Scientist

Madison Brydges, PhD

Homecare Scientist

Sonia Nizzer, RSW, MSW

Senior Research Associate and Mental Health Research Lead

Xuyang Tang, PhD

Senior Research Associate

Philip Woode, MHI

Innovation Associate

Antonela Ilic, MSc

Research Associate

Prakathesh Rabeenthira, MPH

Research Associate

Travis van Belle, MPH

Research Associate

Mehdy Dousty, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow

Emma Perera, MPH

Research Assistant

Emmelie Mohammed, BScH

Research Assistant

Pamela Hopwood, MSc

Research Assistant

Paramjot Sidhu, MPH

Research Assistant

Rachael Jaffe, MSc

Research Assistant

Alyssa Iglar, BASc

CIHR Health System Impact Fellow

Our Research and Innovation Team regularly welcomes dedicated interns, students, fellows, and team members to collaborate in research and innovation through our strategic partnerships. During their time with VHA, their fresh perspectives and innovative ideas contribute significantly to our projects, fostering collaboration and driving progress in our collective pursuit of knowledge and advancement. We would like to acknowledge the hard work of the following individuals:

  • Abhishek Chopra, Research Assistant
  • Belinda Xu, Innovation Intern
  • Kashmeena Mangal, Research Assistant
  • Limi Adem, Research Assistant
  • Nishfa Rizwan, Practicum Student
  • Sage Kim, Research Student
  • Sandra Al Ali, MScPT, Innovation Intern
  • Vanessa Rong, Research Assistant