Building Research for Integrated Primary Care in Nova Scotia (BRIC NS) Primary Care Research Day
Naomi Blackadar
Naomi Blackadar is an undergraduate student at McGill University studying Neuroscience. Growing up in rural Nova Scotia has shaped her interest in healthcare access in rural communities and the role of research in shaping patient care. Outside of the classroom, Naomi enjoys working as a volunteer piano teacher and as a member of the McGill iGEM synthetic biology team.
Malk Daboor
Malk Daboor is a computer science student at Dalhousie University. She has a strong interest in digital health and gender equity in treatments. She is passionate about the ways that computer science and technology can be used in the medical field to make it more accessible to all, particularly in increasing the efficiency of primary care. She is most interested in investigating the uses of machine learning neural networks to identify health patterns before they are troublesome. In her free time, Malk enjoys discovering local cafes, going on long hikes, watercolour painting or settling down with a good book.
Trillium Primary Health Care Research Day
Anncia Li
Anncia Li is a student at McGill University double majoring in Biology and Political Science. Her goal is to become a doctor (family or internal medicine), and/or work in the public or global health field. She loves learning about everything from genes to foreign affairs, as well as connecting with Montreal’s vibrant community and helping wherever she can. When she’s not grinding out Anki flashcards or engrossed in a political science reading, she’s in Montreal General Hospital’s ICU at the front desk, on the dance floor at one of the local salsa socials.
Daniel Abegunde
Daniel Abegunde is a first-year Life Sciences student at McMaster University with a strong interest in health equity, digital health, and improving patient access to care. He is passionate about exploring innovative approaches that make healthcare more inclusive and effective for diverse populations. His research interests focus on bridging technology and patient-centred care to address systemic barriers within the healthcare system. Daniel hopes to contribute to projects that enhance accessibility and quality of care through digital tools and equitable health policies.
Nora Coch
Nora Coch, a first-year undergraduate student at McGill University, is pursuing a degree in cognitive science. Growing up in a rural community, she has an interest in rural health, women’s health, and medical ethics. Beyond her academic studies, Nora is passionate about music as a creative outlet and is a member of an a cappella group. She also enjoys spending time outdoors.
Our Scholars’ Experience
“An inspiring moment for me was the keynote lecture given by Dr. Jane Philpott, in which Dr. Philpott discussed research and innovation as a non-linear practice of experimentation, which requires active curiosity and an openness to mistakes. This perspective added to the overall sense of hope and opportunity that guided many of the presentations.”
– Nora Coch