We’re excited to share that the Commisur Lab’s collaboration with Vivian Ukah has been selected as one of only four projects to receive the GHP-MI4 Steinberg Seed Fund Grant, with Co-PI Dr. Poenaru, awarded $25,000 to support this interdisciplinary research…
Read moreThis award supports innovative, equity-focused research in child and perinatal health across Canada.
Read moreThis award from the RI-MUHC highlights their commitment to advancing inclusive and impactful academic work.Link: https://rimuhc.ca/-/awards-for-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-in-health-care-research
Read moreJustina Seyi-Olajide, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab and a senior pediatric surgeon, has co-authored an article titled “How Every Country Can Halve Premature Death by 2050,” published in TIME magazine. This publication highlights Justina’s impactful contributions to global health discourse,…
Read moreWe are pleased to announce that Dr. Tino Kreutzer has joined the McGill Department of Pediatric Surgery as an affiliate member, as well as the CommiSur Lab. Dr. Kreutzer brings a wealth of expertise in creating scalable technical solutions for…
Read moreJustina Seyi-Olajide, a senior pediatric surgeon and PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been appointed as a guest editor for a Springer Journal.
Read moreDunya Moghul, a PhD student at the CommiSur Lab, recently served as the keynote speaker at the Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery Conference. Her address focused on critical issues and advancements in promoting gender equity within global surgery, demonstrating…
Read moreNovember 1, 2022 – Dr. Dan Peonaru, head of the CommiSur Lab, alongside PhD student Fabio Botelho, successfully conducted Brazil’s inaugural workshop on trauma resuscitation in children. This pioneering event marks a significant step forward in enhancing pediatric emergency care…
Read moreDr. Fabio Botelho, a PhD graduate of the CommiSur Lab, recently presented PetitVR to Quebec’s Ministry of Health and the Director of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). This presentation highlights Dr. Botelho’s innovative contributions to advancing virtual reality applications…
Read moreSacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been awarded the 2024 Global Health Scholars – Graduate Program. This prestigious recognition underscores Sacha’s dedication to advancing global health research and highlights the lab’s commitment to fostering leaders in…
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