Christine Cassidy

Dr. Christine Cassidy is a Registered Nurse, Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Dalhousie University, and Clinician Scientist at IWK Health. She received her BScN from the University of Prince Edward Island and PhD in Nursing from Dalhousie University. She completed a CIHR Health System Impact Postdoctoral Fellowship at the IWK Health Centre […]

Katie Birnie

Katie Birnie, PhD RPsych, is a Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary where she leads Partnering For Pain, a patient-oriented research program striving towards equitable pain management for children through partnerships with youth, families, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and community organizations. Dr. Birnie is the Associate Scientific Director of Solutions for Kids […]

Claudia Tersigni

After being diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at the age of ten, Claudia knew she wanted to pursue a career that would better patient outcomes for children living with gastrointestinal diseases. She believes living with IBD has given her the tenacity and resilience to pursue this goal. Claudia recently completed a Master of Science […]