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![]() Alannah Delahunty-Pike (she/her)
Research Associate Program Manager Email: [email protected] Alannah graduated from McGill University with a BA in Cultural Studies (2006), followed by a MSc in Africa and International Development (2011) from the University of Edinburgh. Upon returning to Canada after her Masters, she worked in health research. Working in a wide variety of health research contexts in Canada and sub-Saharan Africa, Alannah has 10+ years of experience in areas largely focused on health equity, patient-centred care, social determinants of health, and health system change. Alannah is excited to apply her research and project management skills to the organization and overall direction of the STIC lab. Alannah will start her PhD in Health at Dalhousie University in September 2024. Outside of the STIC lab, she spends most of her time with her young family and dog. ![]() Catie Johnson (she/her)
Research Assistant Email: [email protected] Catie graduated from Dalhousie University with a BSc in Biology (2021). She is currently completing a Master's in Speech Science. She works as a Research Assistant with the STIC lab on various projects and has a research interest in pediatric medical complexity and neurological speech disorders. Catie is excited to be working on the COVID Complex Care Project and looks forward to expanding her research skills through this work. ![]() Leah Boulos (she/her)
ED-PATCH Program Manager Email: [email protected] Leah is a health sciences librarian specializing in evidence synthesis. At the STIC Lab, Leah is the Program Manager for the ED-PATCH Study and helps manage the lab’s evidence synthesis projects. She received her MLIS from Dalhousie University (2016) and previously worked at the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit as their Senior Evidence Synthesis Consultant. Leah also holds a Bachelor of Music in piano from Mount Allison University (2010). She spends most of her free time chasing after her two young children. ![]() Megan Churchill (she/her)
Research Coordinator Email: [email protected] Megan graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University in 2021 with a BSc (honours) in Applied Human Nutrition. She is currently working on her MSc in Applied Human Nutrition. She works as a part-time Research Coordinator for Dr. Cassidy. Megan is excited to expand her research skills to include implementation science in the STIC Lab. In September 2024, Megan will begin her PhD in Health at Dalhousie University. Her PhD work will focus on the implementation and sustainability of a Transition in Care Framework at IWK Health. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her two cats, Phoebe and Joey. ![]() Rebekah Bercovici (she/her)
Research Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected] Rebekah is a recent graduate of St. Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Health. She has a major in biomedical health and a minor in health equity. Rebekah joined the STIC lab in 2023 as a summer research student under the direction of Dr. Curran where she assisted with multiple studies involved in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement and helped lead a scoping review on safety culture in the operating room. Rebekah now works as a Research Administrative Assistant and is excited to learn and expand her research skills under the guidance of the STIC team. In her free time, Rebekah enjoys hot yoga, reading, and spending time with friends, family, and her miniature poodle Teddi. |
![]() Ash Hariharan (she/her)
Research Assistant Email: [email protected] Ash graduated from the University of Alberta with a BSc in Biological Sciences (2019), followed by a MSc in Medical Entomology for Disease Control (2024) from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is currently a Research Assistant within the STIC lab and for the CHILD-BRIGHT network. Ash looks forward to expanding her research skills through her work in the STIC lab. ![]() Amanda Higgins (she/her) Research Assistant Email: [email protected] Amanda graduated from Mount Saint Vincent University with a BA in Psychology (2021), followed by a MA in Health Promotion (expected 2025) from Dalhousie University. She has worked in health research on a variety of projects with majority of her work being done to improve the transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Amanda brings a focus on patient engagement and partnership throughout the research process to all her work. Within the STIC lab, she works with Dr. Cassidy as a Research Assistant on transitions of care research. Outside of the STIC lab, she spends most of her time coaching basketball in her community or with her dog, Finnegan. ![]() Holly McCulloch (she/her) Research Coordinator Email: [email protected] Holly graduated from Acadia University in with a BHSc in Biology and Chemistry (2016), followed by a MASc in Biomedical Engineering (2019) from the University of Ottawa. She is a Research Coordinator for both Dr. Curran and IWK Health. Holly looks forward to learning and applying her research skills within the STIC lab. ![]() Kelly DeCoste (she/her)
Research Assistant Email: [email protected] Kelly DeCoste is a Registered Nurse who is committed to engaging in research to improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Kelly is working on the ED-PATCH Study as part of her work with the STIC lab. Kelly will start her PhD in Nursing at Dalhousie University in September 2024. As part of her doctoral work, she will be investigating how implementation strategies work or do not work for the implementation of ED-PATCH at two emergency practice settings across Nova Scotia. ![]() Rebecca Mackay (she/her)
Parent Research Assistant Email: [email protected] As a mother to three children who have used the emergency department, Rebecca brings an invaluable perspective to the research team. Rebecca is currently a Research Assistant working on various research studies in the STIC lab and the development of a patient and family engagement strategy for IWK Health. ![]() Tamar Gazit (she/her)
Research Assistant Email: [email protected] Tamar joined the STIC lab as an IWK Summer Studentship award recipient under the mentorship of Dr. Curran. Funded by this award, Tamar was actively engaged in a systematic review exploring interventions that enhance safe medication administration by nurses in acute care settings. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology at Dalhousie University, Tamar is set to graduate in Spring 2024. Tamar’s enthusiasm for refining patient care through the development, assessment, and implementation of innovative interventions has flourished during her time at the STIC lab. Her passion for enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients has prompted her transition from a Summer Research Trainee role to a Research Assistant position within the STIC lab team. Outside academia, Tamar enjoys rock climbing, spending time with her two dogs, and creating art. |