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Rima Azar

ResearcherPsychologyMount Allison University

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Rima Azar

Researcher

Psychology

Health Sciences

Mount Allison University

Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
9 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 1 recent paper, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 3 research grants (3 CIHR), most recently in 2012.

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Research

C-Reactive Protein Coping Cytokines (Eg.Depression (Or Depressive Symptoms)Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Inflammation Interleukins Nutrition

Latest papers

Advancing the definition and methodology of environmental scans in the context of health service delivery: an online modified Delphi study in real time.
BMJ open · 2026 · senior author
Caregivers' perceived importance of topics for managing pediatric obesity and their expectations and preferences regarding family navigation: a convergent mixed-methods study
Journal of Pediatric Nursing · 2026
An e-health transition intervention for youth with brain-based disabilities: Pilot and feasibility results from a Randomized Controlled Trial
Health Care Transitions · 2026

All 21 publications

Latest funding

My body is simmering: Minimizing the inflammatory effects of stress and depression
CIHR · 2012 · Nominated PI
$3,000
Maternal prenatal negative mood & infant stress and immunity: Could increased inflammation during pregnancy be the linking mechanism?
CIHR · 2010 · Nominated PI
$88,888
Maternal prenatal negative mood & infant stress and immunity: Could increased maternal inflammation during pregnancy be the linking mechanism?
CIHR · 2010 · Nominated PI
$150,000

All 3 grants and awards

21 publications.

Advancing the definition and methodology of environmental scans in the context of health service delivery: an online modified Delphi study in real time.

Nagel DA, Kean T, Charlton P, Kelly KJ, Lamontagne ME, Fahim C, Tricco AC, Azar R

BMJ open2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-105161 PMID: 41513410

Caregivers' perceived importance of topics for managing pediatric obesity and their expectations and preferences regarding family navigation: a convergent mixed-methods study

Hamzavizarghani N, Ho J, Zenlea I, O'Neill MG, Alberga AS, Azar R, Geller J, Holt NL, Lebel T, Rosychuk RJ

Journal of Pediatric Nursing2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2026.08.050

An e-health transition intervention for youth with brain-based disabilities: Pilot and feasibility results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Gorter JW, Rozenblum R, Kovacs AH, Amaria KH, Thabane L, Galuppi B, Strohm S, Nguyen L, Ley AV-D, Alazem H

Health Care Transitions2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.hctj.2026.100144

Development of 24-Hour Rhythms in Cortisol Secretion Across Infancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Individual Participant Data.

Kervezee L, Romijn M, van de Weijer KNG, Chen BSJ, Burchell GL, Tollenaar MS, Tamayo-Ortiz M, Philbrook LE, de Weerth C, Cao Y, Rotteveel J, Eiden RD, Azar R, Bush NR, Chis A, Kmita G, Clearfield MW, Beijers R, Gröschl M, Wudy SA, Kalsbeek A, Mörelius E, Finken MJJ

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism2025

DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgae590 PMID: 39207206

RADAR-ES: A Methodological Framework for Conducting Environmental Scans in Health Services Delivery Research.

Nagel DA, Charlton P, Azar R, Koenig L, Burns K, Kean T

Journal of primary care & community health2025

DOI: 10.1177/21501319251363783 PMID: 40819256

'Snapshot in time': a cross-sectional study exploring stakeholder experiences with environmental scans in health services delivery research.

Charlton P, Nagel DA, Azar R, Kean T, Campbell A, Lamontagne ME, Déry J, Kelly KJ, Fahim C

BMJ open2024

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-075374 PMID: 38309766

A multi-center, randomized, 12-month, parallel-group, feasibility study to assess the acceptability and preliminary impact of family navigation plus usual care versus usual care on attrition in managing pediatric obesity: a study protocol

Ball GDC, O’Neill MG, Noor R, Alberga A, Azar R, Buchholz A, Enright M, Geller J, Ho J, Holt NL

Pilot and Feasibility Studies20233 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1186/s40814-023-01246-w PMID: W4317727970

Experiences, Motivations, and Perceived Impact of Participation in a Facebook-Based Support Group for Caregivers of Children and Youth With Complex Care Needs: Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Kelly KJ, Doucet S, Luke A, Azar R, Montelpare W

JMIR pediatrics and parenting2022

DOI: 10.2196/33172 PMID: 35793139

Exploring the Use of a Facebook-Based Support Group for Caregivers of Children and Youth With Complex Care Needs: Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Kelly KJ, Doucet S, Luke A, Azar R, Montelpare W

JMIR pediatrics and parenting2022

DOI: 10.2196/33170 PMID: 35671082

Use of environmental scans in health services delivery research: a scoping review.

Charlton P, Kean T, Liu RH, Nagel DA, Azar R, Doucet S, Luke A, Montelpare W, Mears K, Boulos L

BMJ open2021

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050284 PMID: 34758992

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Rima Azar

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Advancing the definition and methodology of environmental scans in the context of health service delivery: an online modified Delphi study in real time.

Caregivers' perceived importance of topics for managing pediatric obesity and their expectations and preferences regarding family navigation: a convergent mixed-methods study

An e-health transition intervention for youth with brain-based disabilities: Pilot and feasibility results from a Randomized Controlled Trial

Development of 24-Hour Rhythms in Cortisol Secretion Across Infancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Individual Participant Data.

RADAR-ES: A Methodological Framework for Conducting Environmental Scans in Health Services Delivery Research.

'Snapshot in time': a cross-sectional study exploring stakeholder experiences with environmental scans in health services delivery research.

A multi-center, randomized, 12-month, parallel-group, feasibility study to assess the acceptability and preliminary impact of family navigation plus usual care versus usual care on attrition in managing pediatric obesity: a study protocol

Experiences, Motivations, and Perceived Impact of Participation in a Facebook-Based Support Group for Caregivers of Children and Youth With Complex Care Needs: Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Exploring the Use of a Facebook-Based Support Group for Caregivers of Children and Youth With Complex Care Needs: Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Use of environmental scans in health services delivery research: a scoping review.

My body is simmering: Minimizing the inflammatory effects of stress and depression

Maternal prenatal negative mood & infant stress and immunity: Could increased inflammation during pregnancy be the linking mechanism?

Maternal prenatal negative mood & infant stress and immunity: Could increased maternal inflammation during pregnancy be the linking mechanism?

Frequent collaborators

Rima Azar

Alison Luke

Shelley Doucet

William Montelpare

Christine Fahim

Marie-Eve Lamontagne

Josie Geller

Ian Zenlea

Jean-Eric Tarride

Josephine Ho

Caitlin Cassidy

Angela Alberga

Anne Fournier

Lonnie Zwaigenbaum

Ariane Marelli

Kerry Boyd

Jan Willem Gorter

Nicole Letourneau