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Activity

Published in the last 3 years Teaches graduate courses Has CIHR grants

Role

Professors6 Clinical faculty2 Adjunct, part-time and visiting1 Emeritus1 Research and leadership roles0

Faculty

Health Sciences8

Department

Family Medicine2 Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact2 Oncology2 Medicine1 Nursing1

Research area

Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues33 Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes32 Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management26 Health Policy Implementation Science25

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Hsien Seow

Professor, Oncology

Faculty of Health Sciences

Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesCancer survivorship and careGeriatric Care and Nursing Homes

327 publications

Activity

Published in the last 3 years Teaches graduate courses Has CIHR grants

Role

Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life25

Meta-analysis and systematic reviews25

Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes24

Asthma and respiratory diseases23

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research20

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms20

Frailty in Older Adults19

Primary Care and Health Outcomes19

(120 in 5 years)

h-index 39

Latest paper 2026

Teaches graduate courses

14 CIHR grants

Canada Research Chair

Timothy Whelan

Professor, Oncology

Faculty of Health Sciences

Breast Cancer Treatment StudiesBreast Lesions and CarcinomasPatient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

554 publications(89 in 5 years)h-index 88Latest paper 2026 11 CIHR grants Canada Research Chair

Julia Abelson

Professor, Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

Faculty of Health Sciences

Mental Health and Patient InvolvementHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeHealth Policy Implementation Science

217 publications(50 in 5 years)h-index 47Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 19 CIHR grants

Sandra Carroll

Professor, Nursing

Faculty of Health Sciences

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studiesHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifePatient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

143 publications(31 in 5 years)h-index 23Latest paper 2025 9 CIHR grants

Amiram Jacob Gafni

Professor, Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

Faculty of Health Sciences

Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeHealthcare Policy and ManagementPatient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

749 publications(22 in 5 years)h-index 86Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 17 CIHR grants

Carrie Bernard

Assistant Clinical Professor, Family Medicine

Faculty of Health Sciences

Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsPatient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

44 publications(19 in 5 years)h-index 14Latest paper 2025 1 CIHR grant

Leslie Martin

Associate Professor, Medicine

Faculty of Health Sciences

Patient-Provider Communication in HealthcareHealth disparities and outcomes

70 publications(11 in 5 years)h-index 13Latest paper 2026 2 CIHR grants

Marissa Slaven

Assistant Clinical Professor, Family Medicine

Faculty of Health Sciences

Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesPatient Dignity and PrivacyGrief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

63 publications(2 in 5 years)h-index 9Latest paper 2024 1 CIHR grant

Clinical faculty

2

Adjunct, part-time and visiting1

Research and leadership roles0

Faculty

Health Sciences8

Department

Family Medicine2 Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact2 Oncology2 Medicine1 Nursing1

Research area

Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues33 Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes32 Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management26 Health Policy Implementation Science25 Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life25 Meta-analysis and systematic reviews25 Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes24 Asthma and respiratory diseases23 Acute Myocardial Infarction Research20 Respiratory Support and Mechanisms20 Frailty in Older Adults19 Primary Care and Health Outcomes19