Outil d’établissement de liens pour le concours Subventions Catalyseur « S’unir pour réussir 2025-2026 »
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Le concours Subventions Catalyseur « S’unir pour réussir 2025-2026 » permettra à favoriser l’établissement et l’approfondissement de partenariats qui renforceront la confiance et l’entente mutuelle entre chercheurs, des utilisateurs des connaissances et des détenteurs du savoir. Les subventions Catalyseur qui en découlent ont vocation à soutenir des équipes de recherche pour le temps et les moyens consacrés à des activités collaboratives qui répondent aux besoins de la population, des communautés, des utilisateurs des connaissances et des détenteurs du savoir.
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| Coordonnées | Type de participant | Classe de financement pertinente | Champs d’intérêt | Autres renseignements |
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Sylvain Iceta, M.D., Ph.D. |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee | Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction |
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Is a psychiatrist-researcher specializing in the interface of mental health and chronic physical condition. Current research program focuses on the co-occurrence of mental illness with obesity and diabetes, aiming to uncover underlying mechanisms and improve patient outcomes. Eager to collaborate on co-produced research initiatives that bridge clinical practice and research in these areas. With experience in interdisciplinary study design (including quantitative clinical studies and qualitative patient-oriented research). Welcomes partnerships with community organizations, patient advocacy groups, healthcare providers, and other knowledge users to co-develop meaningful research projects that reinforce trust and mutual understanding between researchers and the communities they serve. |
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Sofia Ramirez |
Community or Health organization |
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Knowledge Mobilization | Interested in collaborating |
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Shelly-Anne Li |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Community engagement, underserved communities, artists' health, knowledge mobilization, implementation science, research methods, clinical practice guidelines, medical education | Skills in research methods, arts-based approaches, knowledge mobilization, implementation science, collaboration, community engagement. Has resources to contribute (matching funds, in-kind support, other resources that can be leveraged with affiliated institutions -University of Toronto, University Health Network) |
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Genaro Guevarra Founder glguevarra@gmail.com 204-955-5602 Morning Breeze info@morning-breeze.ca Manitoba |
Community or Health organization | General Pool |
Digital Infrastructure between healthcare providers and the underserved Indigenous Communities in the remote and rural communities in Manitoba. Digital infrastructure for the remote and rural Indigenous and First Nations communities. |
Knowledge mobilization. Access for database of knowledge keepers from within the Indigenous and First Nations community |
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Daniel Bordenave CEO david@bisepinnovations.com |
Community or Health organization |
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We are a medical device company that has a device to help with patient transferring and ambulation training. We are interested to find a partner Healthcare Organization & Researcher for a potential project. | For a project we can contribute our knowledge, product and past data from other research projects |
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Hardeep Singh Assistant Professor hardeepk.singh@utoronto.ca 500 University Avenue 416-946-3724 Ontario |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Stroke; rehabilitation services; health care; health equity | Skills in qualitative research methods, knowledge mobilization, and arts-based. |
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Isabelle Goupil-Sormany Médecin clinicien enseignant - agrégée isabelle.goupil-sormany@fmed.ulaval.ca Québec |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Spécialisée dans les inégalités sociales de santé liée à l'environnement, incluant la justice environnementale et la justice climatique. Aussi médecin spécialiste en santé publique avec un large éventail d'expérience et de lieu de travail (autant au niveau ministériel durant la pandémie) qu'au niveau local et régional. | Idéation, révision, évaluation, accompagnement, collaboration, collecte de données. |
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Morgan Price UBC Associate Professor; Director of the primary care Innovation Support Unit (ISU) morgan.price@ubc.ca BC Innovation Support Unit (en anglais seulement) |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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I am a health informatics and action researcher. I like to apply design thinking and systems thinking methods to complex or "wicked" problems. The ISU's work is typically very engaged and focused on rapid iterative change in primary care, we are also branching out into adjacent areas like mental health. | We have some tools like our Team Mapping facilitation method and our CapEs CAPacity EStimator to help primary care workforce planners explore options for team-based primary care. Examples on our website isu.ubc.ca |
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Kevin Professor, Research Chair, Dept Family Medicine, Dalhousie University kpottie@dal.ca Nova Scotia Kevin Pottie - Dalhousie University (en anglais seulement) |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Advancing health equity (knowledge mobilization) in diabetes and obesity using dual (physical and patient) education initiatives, focusing on immigrant and refugee populations, and internationally trained health professionals | interested in engaging newcomer patients, advocates, international trained health professionals and primary care practitioners |
| Sarah Main Consultant, Canadian Home Care Association info@mainhealthconsulting.ca 416-806-3076 Ontario Canadian Home Care Association |
Community or Health organization | General Pool | The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is interested in co-producing a national framework for universal home care training. Our focus is on addressing the wide variation in training standards across Canada, improving equity of access to high-quality care, and supporting a more consistent, culturally safe, and person-centred workforce. This project would engage providers, educators, clients, caregivers, and communities to identify core competencies and co-develop a shared vision for foundational training in home care. We are particularly interested in inclusive engagement approaches and knowledge mobilization activities that can inform future implementation and policy development. | CHCA brings a strong national network of home care providers and partners, along with in-house expertise in policy, research, evaluation, communications, and stakeholder engagement. Our team includes a Policy and Advocacy Lead, Research and Evaluation Lead, Communications Advisor, and Graphic Designer, all of whom could contribute in-kind support to collaborative activities such as stakeholder outreach, knowledge translation, and dissemination. While consulting and project leadership roles would require dedicated funding, we are open to supporting a co-produced initiative with meaningful in-kind contributions and welcome partnership opportunities. |
| Kristina M Kokorelias Associate Scientist kristina.kokorelias@sinaihealth.ca Ontario |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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HIV; geriatrics; caregiving; rehabilitation services; health care; health equity | Skills in qualitative research methods, knowledge mobilization, and community-participatory action research. |
| Lesley Dunfield Director, Health Technology Assessment and Evidence Synthesis ldunfield@ihe.ca 780-448-4881 Institute of Health Economics Alberta |
Not-for-profit Health Research Organization |
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The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) is an independent, not-for-profit organization with key competencies in health economics and decision-analytic modelling, health technology assessment and knowledge transfer/exchange. We are open to being a collaborative grant partner, providing methodological expertise to a knowledge holder-, community- or organization-led project of interest. The team at IHE has experience conducting collaborative CIHR-funded projects. The IHE has an interest in supporting research across a variety of health topics and settings, including quantifying unmet need; determining evidence gaps; health system optimization (workforce and resource allocation); product commercialization potential; and, developing evidence support for implementation or spread and scale. | We routinely partner with academic, industry, and community stakeholders to co-produce evidence-based products. The evidence synthesis team specializes in synthesizing evidence for healthcare decisions, using rigorous methods in products such as rapid reviews, systematic reviews, jurisdictional scans, scoping reviews, and other evidence products. We tailor our approach to match the needs of the client. IHE’s economics team conducts sophisticated economic analyses and modelling to inform healthcare planning and policy, including forecasting, scenario analysis, and efficiency metrics. We have expertise in evaluating programs, technologies, and funding models supported by rigorous analysis of health system data, risks, and other economic factors. Our team also has expertise in qualitative research methods (engagement and analysis), industry partnerships, and policy analyses. Our team members are OCAP® trained. |
| Willemina m Slootweg willujourney1@gmail.com 416-770-1222 Saskatchewan |
Person with lived and/or living experience |
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All around knowledge off being a childhood and adult victim off sexual physical mental abuse a substance abuser and being desocialized through health , government Ann’s local agencies and all manner off public areas especially health | Like to help |
| Dr. Kate Sellen Health Design Studio, George Soulis Chair in Design, University of Waterloo, and Prof of Design, OCAD University k2sellen@uwaterloo.ca 647-448-4902 Health Design Studio Ontario |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Design of tools for community based response (emergency preparedness and para-medicine) | Co-production Design Process and Engagement: co-design and co-production techniques |
| Mirella Veras Assistant Professor mirella.veras@umanitoba.ca Manitoba |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Digital health; Artificial intelligence; Remote and rural health; Indigenous health; Health equity; Primary health care; Rehabilitation; Digital infrastructure; Indigenous research; Culturally safe care | Quantitative research and Research in collaboration with Indigenous communities |
| Martin Simuunza Associate Professor, University of Zambia martin.simuunza@unza.zm Africa Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases of Humans and Animals (ACEIDHA) Lusaka |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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My interest is in the area of infectious diseases especially those are vector-borne and zoonotic | I am an epidemiologist with excellent analytical skills |
| Taiwo Tella-latona Chief Technologist latonaoyenike@yahoo.com 22 olukosi street oke koto 18052128524 Lagos |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee | Impacts of school food programming | Free school feeding | Management of malnutrition |
| Abayneh Alamer Tadesse Lecturer, early career researcher Bahir Dar University abayphysio@gmail.com 922276256 Ethiopia |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee | Population and Public Health, in the area of public health systems | Rehabilitation of musculoskeletal Disorders in low developed countries primary care health settings | Co- design Physiotherapy intervention on chronic Hip&/Knee OA |
| Adnan Ahmad Khan, MBBS, MS Chief Knowledge Officer, Research and Development Solutions (RADS); Co-Chair, Program Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group, FP2030; Former Member Technical, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination adnan@resdev.org 92 300 5006101 Research and Development Solutions (RADS) Pakistan (Islamabad) |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Public health policy research focusing on social determinants of health, family planning, reproductive health, and pandemic preparedness in developing contexts. Specializes in evidence generation through large database triangulation, national survey analysis, and knowledge translation for policy design. Led Pakistan's national COVID-19 data analysis team (2020-23), analyzing five pandemic waves, vaccine hesitancy, and community engagement strategies. Current work includes community-driven health interventions, health equity, vaccination programs, and technology-based public health measurement. Operates Urban Laboratory - permanent research site in informal settlements - testing interventions for underserved populations. | 20+ years public health research experience with 50+ peer-reviewed publications. Led evaluations for Gates Foundation, World Bank, USAID, WHO, UNICEF. Skills: research methodology, program evaluation, data triangulation, health economics, M&E, pandemic response analysis. RADS resources: survey research across 100+ districts, field sites, government/donor networks, data analysis infrastructure, developing country health systems expertise. COVID-19 capabilities: national pandemic response analysis, vaccine acceptance research, rapid response methodologies, real-time policy translation. Open to co-produced research focusing on health equity and community engagement. |
| Tom Petersil CEO tom@bwellai.com 416-738-0399 BWellAi Ontario |
Knowledge holder |
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We are a digital health startup out of Toronto. We empower users to initiate their health journey long before a clinical intervention is needed and we reward them for both their engagement and results. We are seeking collaboration and funding to continue the development of our working prototype. | We have built the tool (and happy to offer it for free) that many of your members can already use to test their hypothesis and advance their interests in the domain of wellness and prevention. |
| Kimberly Courtney Family Engagement in Research Facilitator, CHEO RI, OCHSU kcourtney@cheo.on.ca 613-292-4941 CHEO Research Institute - Partner in Research Ontario |
Person with lived and/or living experience | Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) | I am the Family Engagement in Research Facilitator at CHEO RI and a staff member with the Ontario Child Health Support Unit (OCHSU), supporting over 50 patient, family, and youth partners in co-producing child health research. I bring lived experience as a parent navigating ADHD, autism, and child wellbeing, as well as clinical expertise as a certified child life specialist. | My work focuses on inclusive, equity-driven engagement with communities and aligns with SPOR’s Patient Engagement Framework. I support activities from research priority setting to pilot studies and implementation evaluation. I have a strong interest in the psychosocial care of families engaged as partners in research and will begin a Doctor of Education in Child Study, mental health & wellbeing at the University of Toronto in 2025. I welcome partnerships for both myself as someone with living expertise, and also for our family leader network.. |
| Lisa Harper Senior Director, Academics & Medical Affairs 381 Church Street lharper@oakvalleyhealth.ca 905-472-7619 Ontario |
Community or Health organization |
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Clinical Trials; system integration; implementation science; scholarship of teaching and learning; | We are a community hospital with a well established and growing research program; we have strengths in research operations and partnerships |
| Justin Grant VP Research and Innovation justingrant@hrh.ca Humber River Health Ontario |
Health provider |
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Digital Health | Access to data, clinical and research skills |
| Chukwuenyegom Head- Geriatric and Community-Based/Palliative Care Physiotherapy - David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria 2348032805075 eegbumike@gmail.com |
Community representative | Health Services and Policy Research, in the area of primary care | Vulnerability to stroke significantly increases with age, making older adults particularly susceptible to both the event itself and its associated morbidities. Stroke, especially in its severe form, is a life-limiting condition. While rehabilitation is a cornerstone of post-stroke care, it often leaves gaps in addressing the holistic needs of patients—gaps that palliative care techniques are well-positioned to fill. Recent discourse has highlighted the relevance of palliative rehabilitation and rehabilitative palliative care in addressing the comprehensive needs of individuals affected by stroke. In the context of older adults, integrating palliative care into rehabilitation is crucial to minimizing the limitations often associated with conventional physical rehabilitation alone. This is particularly urgent in low-resource settings, where physiotherapy tends to be the primary, and sometimes sole, rehabilitation modality. However, physiotherapists in these environments often lack specialized training in geriatrics and palliative care. An intradisciplinary approach—such as a palliative rehabilitation model integrated within physiotherapy services for stroke care—offers promise for improving both care quality and patient outcomes. The model emphasizes collaborative, patient-centered care that blends rehabilitative goals with palliative care principles, making it especially relevant for older stroke survivors. With this context, I conceptualized the study: "A Feasibility Study on the Co-adaptation of a Model Integrating Palliative Care and Rehabilitation in the Care of Older Stroke Survivors, Especially in a Low-Resourced Setting." This proposed research aligns well with the themes of Health Services and Policy Research, particularly within the domain of primary care. The study embodies key elements of primary care—namely rehabilitative and palliative services—and addresses crucial healthcare service and policy concerns. It aims to advance care approaches for older adults, especially those affected by stroke, by informing evidence-based, context-specific interventions that bridge service delivery gaps in low-resource settings. | I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Rehabilitation with specialization in Physiotherapy, and further specialized in Geriatric Physiotherapy with a dedicated interest in Palliative Care. I also possess a Master’s degree in Gerontology and am currently pursuing a PhD in Geriatric Physiotherapy. My academic and clinical pursuits are deeply rooted in improving the quality of life and care for older adults, particularly those facing life-limiting conditions such as stroke due to its prevalence in my home country, Nigeria. Professionally, I have nine years of clinical experience and five years of teaching experience. I serve as a lecturer in Geriatric Physiotherapy, Research Methodology, and Palliative Care in Terminal Diseases, and actively supervise undergraduate research projects and dissertations. In a tertiary teaching hospital, I currently lead the Geriatric, Community-Based, and Palliative Care Physiotherapy Unit, where I integrate clinical practice with research and training of future professionals. I have received formal training in Knowledge Translation, Systematic and Scoping Reviews, Implementation Science, Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods, and data analysis using tools such as SPSS and NVivo. My research interest is especially focused on qualitative inquiry, which I find invaluable for understanding complex, lived experiences in health care. Through this project, I will contribute both my academic expertise and practical experience in geriatric and palliative physiotherapy. My combined skills in clinical care, teaching, research design, and data analysis uniquely position me to play a critical role in population, public health and primary care studies. |
| Pedram Dara Founder and Director of Psychedelic Lived Experiences contact@psychedeliclivedexperiences.com Psychedelic Lived Experiences Ontario |
Person with lived and/or living experience | Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) | Our interest lies in participatory, qualitative research that centres the lived experiences of mental health patients seeking access to psychedelic-assisted care through clinical trials and under Health Canada’s Special Access Program (SAP). This project would co-design and conduct in-depth interviews with applicants and recent recipients to generate policy-relevant insights on access, outcomes, and system readiness. Insights aim to support patient-oriented protocol design, service pathway optimization, and improved equity in emerging psychedelic treatment models. | We bring a uniquely positioned lived-experience leadership model, grounded in firsthand insight as a clinical trial participant and advocate, alongside a trusted network of patients, caregivers, and clinicians engaged in alternative treatment pathways through our platform and the first-ever Psychedelic Lived Experience Summit. This is coupled with substantial practical expertise in qualitative interviewing, participatory research design, and knowledge mobilization, demonstrated through extensive patient-driven convenings and content development. In-kind, we are able to contribute recruitment, community engagement, interview facilitation, advisory convening, and dissemination through our established channels, with additional support in proposal development, research ethics framing, qualitative data analysis, and reporting from an experienced research collaborator. |
| Kejela Tari Project Coordinator 0916904798 kajela.tari98@gmail.com Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee | Impacts of school food programming | My primary area of interest is the impact of school feeding programs on the health, nutritional status, and educational outcomes of school-aged children, particularly in food-insecure and drought-affected communities. Through my previous experience in nutrition-focused projects, I have witnessed how school feeding not only addresses short-term hunger but also improves school attendance, concentration, and retention, while acting as a powerful incentive for parents to send children—especially girls—to school. I am particularly interested in how integrated school feeding programs, when combined with nutrition education, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) services, and local food procurement, can promote sustainable development, support local economies, and reduce child malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. In the context of Ethiopia, where food insecurity and undernutrition remain high, I believe school feeding programs have the potential to be a key platform for multisectoral collaboration—linking education, agriculture, and health sectors. I am eager to contribute to evaluating, improving, and scaling such programs to enhance their impact and sustainability. | I am highly motivated to engage in initiatives that improve the health, education, and overall well-being of vulnerable children through school feeding programs. With a background in nutrition and project coordination, I bring valuable skills in community mobilization, nutrition screening, program planning, monitoring and evaluation, and multi-sectoral collaboration. I am especially skilled at linking school-based programs with existing health and nutrition services at the PHCU level, ensuring holistic and sustainable impact. In addition to technical skills, I am open to contributing in-kind support, such as volunteer time for community sensitization, training facilitation, and program monitoring. I am also willing to mobilize local resources and networks to support school feeding initiatives. My passion for child development and nutrition, combined with my experience working in resource-limited settings, positions me well to meaningfully contribute to school feeding efforts and their long-term success. |
| HELLEN ADHIAMBO OKUMU CEO LENDING HANDS INITIATIVE adhambohellen@gmail.com +254745209558 Nyanza, Siaya County, Kenya |
Person with lived and/or living experience | Population and Public Health, in the area of global health | Sicklecell Disease | Gathering information |
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Corinne Berger Research associate Virtual Health Hub University of Saskatchewan xzd965@usask.ca 3062034237 Saskatchewan |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee | Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction | Eye tracking indicators of adhd | Knowledge, experience, eye tracker |
| Hadiza Musa Executive Director contact@betteraidfoundation.org 234 8135967382 Better Aid Foundation Borno State, Nigeria |
Community or Health organization | Health Services and Policy Research, in the area of primary care | Strengthening Health Service Delivery through Local Investment in Conflict Affected Population within Northern Nigeria | Yes |
| Abidan NAMBAJIMANA Managing Director/ Maiden SolutioN LTD abidan.n.hapin@gmail.com 0788563796 Maiden Solution Rwanda |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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We are interested in developing and scaling predictive, AI-supported tools for the early detection and management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia (PE/E) in resource-limited settings. Our project focuses on integrating routinely collected antenatal care (ANC) data with machine learning models to identify women at risk during the first trimester, enabling timely intervention and improved maternal and child health outcomes. This multicountry research consortium—spanning Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania—includes established academic institutions and hospitals with full IRB oversight. In addition to maternal outcomes, the study includes structured follow-up of infants up to 24 months, assessing neurodevelopment and growth using standardized tools. Our approach aligns with the CIHR's priorities on global health equity, digital health innovation, maternal and child health, and capacity strengthening in LMICs. We are actively seeking collaborators with expertise in implementation science, digital health systems, One Health, or global maternal-child health. |
We are highly interested in engaging with multidisciplinary partners—particularly those working in maternal and child health, machine learning, public health policy, and health systems strengthening. Our team brings deep regional knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa and strong experience implementing large-scale maternal health research across Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania. Skills and Expertise:
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We are eager to contribute to and learn from a collaborative initiative that bridges innovation, equity, and impact in global maternal and child health. |
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David Kunjok Epidemiologist/Immunization Expert davidmajuch@gmail.com 211922261666 East Africa |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Conduct Seroprevalence Surveys to Measure Community-Level Immunity by implementing cross-sectional serological surveys in measles hotspot counties to determine the actual immunity levels among children under 5 and school-aged populations. | CSIER is seeking collaboration and support from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to address frequent measles outbreaks in South Sudan, which pose a threat to public health security and global epidemic preparedness. CSIER is requesting financial and technical resources to implement a research study focused on community-level immunity, immunization coverage gaps, and measles seroprevalence. In return, CSIER will contribute high-quality data, local research capacity, and actionable evidence to support global health efforts. This partnership aligns with CIHR’s mandate to support health equity, pandemic readiness, and international health research collaborations. |
| Nagarajah Sathyaruban Project Director sathya2975@gmail.com 94773184672 Sri Lanka |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Public Health, Health and Nutrition, Food Security | I have strong skills and a keen interest in conducting research studies focused on food security, particularly as it relates to health and nutrition |
| Karishma Krishna kurup Research fellow doctorkarishma31@gmail.com 44 7442007002 United Kingdom |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Pandemic preparedness, one health, health systems | Public health, epidemiology health systems, lmic experience, one health |
| Shiphrah Mutungi Akandiinda Post Doctoral Researcher, Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University shiphrah.mutungi@su.se 46766065154 Sweden and Uganda |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee | General Pool | Exploring the connection between healing trauma sustainable transformation in fragile contexts | I have wealth of knowledge and experience (practice and research) in the field. I have networks across the East African nations including Sudan. Cash grant would be easy to use |
| Stefanie Tan VP, Research // MedicAlert Foundation Canada stan@medicalert.ca Ontario |
Community or Health organization |
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Dementia care and research, wandering behavior prevention and response, emergency medical information systems, patient safety and identification, chronic disease management, digital health infrastructure for emergency response, health equity and access for marginalized populations, emergency preparedness, Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, community safety for vulnerable adults, knowledge mobilization in emergency medicine, health system integration, first responder decision-making support, patient-oriented research in emergency care, implementation science for emergency health services, aging in place and community safety | We are MedicAlert Foundation Canada, the largest membership-based registered charity in Canada operating the nation's only comprehensive Emergency Health Information database for over 60 years, protecting more than 1.3 million Canadians. As a leading provider of emergency medical information services with 24/7 professionally staffed Emergency Hotline, we bridge critical gaps in the Canadian healthcare system during medical emergencies, particularly for vulnerable populations who face barriers to emergency healthcare access due to disability, cognitive impairment, language barriers, or other vulnerabilities. We have established research partnerships with leading Canadian universities including University of Guelph and University of Waterloo, with evidence-based outcomes demonstrating significant impact, such as our Safe & Found dementia program's $9.03 return on investment per dollar spent. Our Research Partnership Contributions and Interests We offer unique research assets including access to Canada's largest emergency health information database with 60+ years of de-identified population health data, comprehensive dementia and wandering incident analytics, and established networks with first responders, healthcare providers, and community organizations across all provinces and territories. Our research collaboration capabilities include in-kind support for research coordination and data analysis, potential matching funds for mission-aligned projects, specialized vulnerable populations expertise through our IDEA program, and proven implementation science capabilities for translating research into real-world emergency response protocols. We seek partnerships focusing on vulnerable populations health research, dementia and wandering interventions, health equity and emergency care access, emergency preparedness systems, technology innovation for diverse populations, and community-based interventions that strengthen integration between emergency services and social support systems serving Canada's most marginalized citizens. |
| Emiliana Mbelenga Founder and CEO-Iyashi Wellness Centre emily.mbelenga@gmail.com Nairobi |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee | Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction | I lead a Kenyan social enterprise focused on the intersection of mental health, climate resilience, and the social determinants of health. My interest is in co-developing a research partnership that can test and scale innovative, community-based models in the Global Health and Climate and Health funding pools. | As a founder and practitioner, my main interest is research results with real-world impact. I am eager to partner with a Canadian researcher to bridge the gap between academic excellence and on-the-ground implementation. My specific contributions to a partnership include experience in developing validated, trauma-informed MHPSS and community engagement curricula that can be adapted for a new research project, community engagement and established local networks for participant mobilization. |
| Dr. Semarya Berhe Lemlem Head Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing and Midwifery, Assistant professor at School of Nursing and Midwifery, Addis Ababa University semarya.berhe@aau.edu.et 251911010347 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Academician, researcher, healthcare provider | General Pool |
My research focuses on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer and maternal health. I participated in a study examining the relationship between cancer screening and beliefs, emphasizing how attitudes influence early detection efforts. My interest lies in exploring lifestyle factors, and socio-environmental exposures contributing to NCDs, ensuring prevention strategies complement treatment pathways to improve women's health outcomes. I have actively contributed to multidisciplinary collaborations. Notably, I led the Change project research, integrating reproductive health services and cancer screening for female sex workers. This initiative involved working with physicians, nurses, gynaecologists, academicians, public health professionals, and the Ministry of Health, fostering a team-based approach to accessible healthcare. |
I am particularly interested in applying these skills' ability to work under pressure in the context of NCD control, where continuous monitoring and flexible adaptation are critical to ensuring that interventions remain relevant and effective over time. I am certain that this program will provide an invaluable opportunity to further refine my ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams and to contribute meaningfully to NCD control initiatives and eager to learn from experts in the field, engage with diverse perspectives, and gain hands-on experience in the implementation of large-scale public health programs. |
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Michael Kalu Assistant Prof/York University mkalu@yorku.ca 2897884563 M4 and Aging Lab Ontario |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Our team is trying to co-create two products - (a) Culturally Appropriate Mobility AI-Powered Wearable Tool (CAMAiW) for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) older adults, aiming to integrate speed, distance, location tracking, and other health/social related (e.g., electromyography - muscle response or electrical activity response to nerve stimulation) within a single tool. (b) Black-Focused Interactive -Repository for Actionable Voices and Engagement (BiRAVE) a living online interactive repository designed to facilitate the reporting of unmet care needs (reporting portal), provide experiential and evidence-based solutions (recommendation portal), and enable meaningful stakeholder engagement (engagement portal) to address healthcare disparities affecting BOAs. | We are looking for industry partners to explore the first product and feasibility of commercialization, and the second product - we are looking for app developers etc to partner, providing services in Kind |
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Aanchan Mohan Founder and CTO at Happy Prime Inc aanchan@happyprime.io 7786807996 British Columbia |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee | Population and Public Health, in the area of global health | Development of speech and language AI tools for fluid communication for atypical speakers including (but not limited to) those with stroke, Parkinson's, ALS, Cerebral Palsy and Down syndrome. | Looking for academic partners to engage with community members to improve their quality of life of atypical speakers in health and conversational settings. |
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Dr. Abimbola Saka Translational Researcher, Health Systems Integration and Planning Consultant, and Founder; D.A.S Innovative Hub asaka@amdpinc.com Ontario |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Health services and policy research in primary care and population health, with a focus on systems integration, improving care and service access, and addressing structural determinants of health within public health systems. My primary aim is to generate evidence that informs policy, enhances coordination of care across health systems, and reduces inequities to improve population health outcomes. |
As a translational researcher and systems integration consultant, I am committed to collaborative, interdisciplinary research that brings policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders together to address challenges in primary care and population health. I draw on community-based participatory research and co-design/co-production processes to ensure that interventions are developed in collaboration with the communities they serve, integrating diverse perspectives to co-create relevant, equitable, and sustainable solutions. I bring expertise in health services research design, policy analysis, program evaluation, and equity-focused framework development, with a strong background in systems integration, improving access to care, and addressing structural determinants of health. I can support with research capacity, data analysis, knowledge co-production and translation, as well as access to established community and professional networks. In addition, I am open to exploring cash contributions through partnership grants and other aligned funding opportunities. |
| Tatenda Wellington Mutiro Statistician tatendamutiro06@gmail.com 263784080172 Harare |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Epidemiology and Clinical Trials | N/A |
| Emma Swaffield Program Coordinator, Pediatric Outreach Therapy Program, BC Centre for Ability emma.swaffield@bc-cfa.org 604-379-3876 British Columbia |
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We are in the first year of implementing a new Pediatric Outreach Program designed to fill gaps in therapy services (PT, OT, SLP, and Behaviour Services) for children in remote and rural communities across BC. We are hoping to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into our program design and quality improvement process. We are looking to ensure children and their families, as well as Elders and Knowledge Keepers have a voice in shaping what is working, what can be improved, and how the program can better serve remote, rural and underserved communities across the province. As a not-for-profit organization, we are hoping to partner with researchers who can help guide is in shaping our research question and funding application, supporting our study design, and helping us to consider how we can decolonize our clinical program. We feel that partnering with an academic organization to create a collaborative research project will also help us share what we are learning more widely, to hopefully improve access to care in other remote communities. | I am affiliated with the University of British Columbia as a clinical instructor, but not in a research role. I'm looking for potential research partners that could help offer an academic perspective and associated guidance to support a research study designed to improve our clinical program by engaging patients and families that live in remote and rural communities. If any of this sounds interesting to your research team, please don't hesitate to reach out to discuss further. |
| Saadia Sediqzadah Assistant Professor, Clinician-Investigator, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto; Staff Psychiatrist, Starting Treatment Early for Psychosis Service (STEPS) for Youth; Continuing Medical Education Lead, Department of Psychiatry, St. Michael’s Hospital; Scientist, Upstream Lab, MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions saadia.sediqzadah@unityhealth.to Ontario |
Researcher: early career, mid-career, senior, trainee |
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Our team of clinicians and scientists will develop the first patient decision aid (pDA) for early phase psychosis (EPP) patients (ages 14-35) that will be co-designed by patients, family members/caregivers, and healthcare providers to guide psychosis treatment. pDAs are tools that help people make health decisions that are well informed and feel right for the patient. Participants will include EPP patients, families/caregivers, and healthcare providers. We will ask participants what information they need to engage in shared decision-making for psychosis treatment. We will use this information to co-design a pDA with these stakeholders. We will assess the usability, comprehensibility, and feasibility of the pDA so that in the future, it can be tested and used to help people manage their psychosis in a way that feels right to them. | We looking for organizational partners in Toronto who work with youth aged 14-35 experiencing psychosis to help expand our co-design process to more youth in the city, in particular to those from historically excluded backgrounds. We are also interested in any available space to which such partners may have access to facilitate co-design sessions that are outside of a traditional clinical setting. We are considering working with Progress Place and Stella's Place as partners. If you have any suggestions for other partners, please reach out! That would be very welcome. |
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