Science and Health Research Experience
Clinical Epidemiologist
(Toronto, ON)
In this role, I am developing and conducting systematic reviews of clinical literature to support assessments of the effectiveness of a broad range of health interventions and technologies. I provide leadership in the synthesis of the gathered information in a systematic, transparent, and robust manner and present findings from the reviews to inform recommendations on the funding and use of health technologies. I work collaboratively with (i) cross functional team members which includes medical librarians, health economists, patient engagement specialists, and project coordinators/project managers and (ii) external stakeholders such as clinical experts and organizational partners to contextualize these reviews.
Postdoctoral Researcher (2022-2024).
UHN- Princess Margaret Cancer Center
(Toronto, ON)
As a postdoctoral researcher in Dr. Rama Khokha’s research group, I used cutting-edge technologies to develop novel risk stratification and precision prevention tools for populations at high-risk for breast cancer. I have partnered with clinicians, scientists and administrative staff to lay the foundation for this research to develop a high-risk breast cancer registry at UHN with clinical and molecular information on over 3,000 high-risk patients for epidemiological and molecular discovery. My academic goal was to launch an independent research career focused on inclusive high-risk populations with the hopes of developing precision prevention tools.
Ph.D in Cancer Biology and Epidemiology (2015-2021).
McMaster University
(Hamilton, ON)
Under the mentorship of Dr. Juliet Daniel, I investigated molecular and epidemiological profiles of Nigerian, Barbadian and Jamaican females with the aggressive triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). My research found that a higher proportion of TNBC cases were reported across West African countries compared to other regions across Africa and similarly, a higher proportion of this form of breast cancer was diagnosed among the Barbadian population compared to non-Hispanic Black and White females in the US. My research was the first study to investigate the mutational profile Barbadian and Nigerian TNBC tissues and discovered a novel profile of variants within these under-studied and ancestrally related groups. My publications to date can be found here.
Master of Public Health (2013-2014).
University of the West Indies- Cave Hill Campus
(Barbados)
With a passion for Public Health, I pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) with special interest in decreasing chronic disease burden in Barbados and the Caribbean. My research during the MPH program was focused on conducting a risk factor profile survey of a workplace in Barbados with the goal of targeted health promotion activities and risk reduction. After completing my MPH, I worked at the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre (GA-CDRC) as a research assistant where I conducted systematic reviews on social determinants of health for breast and prostate cancer and depression across the Caribbean.
