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CommiSur Lab PhD Students Publish Opinion Piece in The Washington Post

Shreenik Kundo and Ayla Grek, PhD students with the CommiSur Lab, have published an opinion piece in The Washington Post titled “Opinion: The World’s Best Hope for Survival? Saving Us from Ourselves.” This publication showcases their insightful perspectives on global survival challenges,…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Sacha Williams Accepted into CAMCOO-L Program

Sacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been accepted into the competitive CAMCOO-L program (Canadian Mother Child Collaborative Training Program). This acceptance highlights Sacha’s dedication to advancing research in maternal and child health, aligning with the lab’s…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Sacha Williams Joins Black Physicians of Canada Resident/Fellows Executive Committee

Sacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been accepted to the Black Physicians of Canada Resident/Fellows Executive Committee. This appointment reflects Sacha’s leadership and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within the medical community, furthering the lab’s…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Sacha Williams Invited as Co-Chair for COGS Program Committee

Sacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been invited to serve as Co-Chair for the COGS Program Committee (Canadian Organization for Gender and Sex Research). This invitation recognizes Sacha’s expertise and leadership in gender and sex research,…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student and Pediatric Surgeon Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide Hosts Talk on “Global Surgery Series by Behind the Knife”

Dr. Justina Seyi-Olajide, a pediatric surgeon and PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, was invited to host a talk on the “Global Surgery Series by Behind the Knife” talk show. This opportunity highlights Dr. Seyi-Olajide’s expertise and leadership in global…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Sacha Williams Awarded 2024 Global Health Scholars – Graduate Program

Sacha 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…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Alex Dimmer Receives CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship

Alex Dimmer, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been awarded the CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship. This esteemed scholarship recognizes Alex’s academic excellence and contributions to research, highlighting the lab’s dedication to supporting outstanding scholars in the field of…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Sacha Williams Accepted into ENRICH Program with REACH Award

Sacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been accepted into the “Empowering Next-Generation Researchers in Perinatal and Child Health” (ENRICH) program under the “Recipients of External Awards in Perinatal and Child Health” (REACH) award. This acceptance highlights…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Riya Sawhney Invited to Speak at CUGH Satellite Session

Riya Sawhney, a PhD student in the CommiSur Lab, has been invited to speak at the CUGH Satellite Session on “Overcoming Key Structural Barriers to Equitable Global Health Clinical Education Exchanges.” This invitation recognizes Riya’s expertise and commitment to promoting…

PeTIT VR was featured in a CBC news article and the Canadian Healthcare Technology Magazine

Developed with the CommiSur Lab, this innovative platform aims to enhance simulation training by offering an immersive training experience for trauma teams. The recent CBC’s The National features highlights the impact of PetitVR in advancing pediatric trauma care. PetitVR was developed by…