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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 Sacha Williams Receives Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Prize for Academic Excellence

Sacha Williams, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been awarded the prestigious Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Prize for Academic Excellence. This award recognizes Sacha’s outstanding academic achievements and her potential to advance medical research. Specifically designed for…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Ayla Grek Wins Best Oral Presentation Award at CPRME Conference

Ayla Grek, a PhD student with the CommiSur Lab, has been awarded the Best Oral Presentation Prize at the 2024 Congrès provincial de la recherche mère-enfant (CPRME) in Quebec City. The CPRME Congress, focused on the Research Network on the…

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 Master’s Graduate Aylin Erman Wins First Oral Presentation Place at University of Ottawa Research Conference.

Aylin Erman, a Master’s graduate from the CommiSur Lab, has won first place for her oral presentation at the Medical Research and Innovation Student Association Annual Research Conference, hosted by the University of Ottawa Medical School. 

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 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…

CommiSur Lab PhD Student and Pediatric Anesthesiologist Gianluca Bertolizio Receives 2024 CAS Research Program Award

CommiSur Lab PhD Student Riya Sawhney Awarded Pulitzer Crisis Reporting Fellowship

Riya Sawhney, a PhD student in the CommiSur Lab, has been awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Crisis Reporting Fellowship, receiving $3,000. This fellowship acknowledges Riya’s exceptional potential in crisis reporting, highlighting her commitment to research and the lab’s dedication to fostering…

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,…