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Dr. Dan Poenaru was featured in a an article at the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada (CMDA) Newsletter honouring his work in Africa

The Executive Director of BethanyKids has provided a write up to honour the work of Dr. Dan Poenaru in his work in Africa, and celebrate the honour that Dr. Poenaru achieved by being appointed to the order of Canada. Link:…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Justina Seyi-Olajide and pediatric surgeon, Co-Authors Article in TIME Magazine

Justina 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,…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Sacha Williams Featured in 2024 RI-MUHC Annual Report

Sacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been selected for the prestigious “Trainee Successes” section of the 2024 RI-MUHC Annual Report. This recognition highlights Sacha’s remarkable accomplishments and contributions to research. Link: https://rimuhc.ca/en/annual-report/2024/home

CommiSur Lab Welcomes Dr. Tino Kreutzer as New Academic Affiliate

We 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…

CommiSur Lab’s PhD student appointed guest editor for Springer Journal.

Justina Seyi-Olajide, a senior pediatric surgeon and PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been appointed as a guest editor for a Springer Journal.

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Dunya Moghul Delivers Keynote Address at Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery Conference

Dunya 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…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Receives High-Profile Distinction in Child Health Research

Sacha Williams, a PhD student at the CommiSur Lab, has been recognized with a high-profile distinction as a child health research trainee by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). Link: https://rimuhc.ca/en/-/high-profile-distinctions-for-ri-muhc-child-health-research-trainee

CommiSur Lab Leads First Pediatric Trauma Resuscitation Workshop in Brazil

November 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…

CommiSur Lab PhD Graduate Presents PetitVR to Quebec’s Ministry of Health and MUHC Director

Dr. 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…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Riya Sawhney Appointed Chair of GEIGS for 2023-24

Riya Sawhney, a JML fellow and PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been appointed as the 2023-24 Chair of the Gender Equity Initiative in Global Surgery (GEIGS). This prestigious role reflects her leadership and dedication to advancing gender equity…