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Sara Atif, MSc

Research and Policy Analyst Subjects
  • Gambling
  • Lived and Living Experience
  • Treatment
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Bryce Barker, PhD, CE

Senior Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Alcohol
  • Youth
  • Workplace Safety
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Eliza Bate, MIS

Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Opioids
  • Cannabis
  • Stigma
Learn more aboutEliza Bate, MIS

Doug Beirness, MSc, PhD

Senior Research Associate Subjects
  • Impaired Driving
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Denna Berg, MPP

Public Policy Advisor Subjects
  • Policy
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Emily Biggar, MPH

Research and Policy Analyst Subjects
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Substance Use Costs
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Alexander Caudarella, MDCM CCFP AM ABAM(d)

CEO Subjects
  • Opioids
  • Harm Reduction
  • Recovery
  • Treatment
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Chealsea De Moor, MA

Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Cannabis
  • Youth
  • Impaired Driving
  • SGBA+
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Hanie Edalati, PhD

Research and Policy Analyst Subjects
  • Alcohol
  • Youth
  • Childhood Trauma
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Robert Gabrys, PhD

Senior Research and Policy Analyst Subjects
  • Cannabis
  • Mental Health
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Aisha Giwa, PhD

Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Cannabis
  • Mental Health
  • Impaired Driving
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Miguel Andres Hernandez-Basurto, MPH

Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Stigma
  • Workforce Development
  • Harm Reduction
Learn more aboutMiguel Andres Hernandez-Basurto, MPH

Rebecca Jesseman, MA

Senior Research Associate Subjects
  • Cannabis
  • Stigma
  • Harm Reduction
  • Treatment
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Christina Katan, MPH

Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Opioids
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Pam Kent, PhD

Director, Research Subjects
  • Substance Use Costs
  • Mental Health
  • Prescription Drugs
  • SGBA+
  • Cannabis
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Samantha King, PhD

Research and Policy Analyst Subjects
  • Alcohol
  • Opioids
  • Mental Health
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Christine Levesque, PhD

Research and Policy Analyst Subjects
  • Alcohol
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Shawna Meister, MA

Associate Director, Innovation and Evidence in Practice Subjects
  • Impaired Driving
  • Workplace Safety
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Catherine Paradis, PhD

Director, Health Promotion and Scientific Alcohol Lead Subjects
  • Alcohol
  • Youth
  • Harm Reduction
  • COVID-19
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Doris Payer, PhD

Senior Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Substance Use Epidemiology
  • Harm Reduction
  • Drug Supply
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Justine Renard, PhD

Senior Research and Policy Analyst Subjects
  • Cannabis
  • Vaping
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Chandni Sondagar, MPH, PMP

Senior Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Alcohol
  • Cannabis
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Sheena Taha, PhD

Associate Director, Quality and Accountability Subjects
  • Opioids
  • Treatment
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John Weekes, PhD

Director, Knowledge Mobilization Subjects
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Epidemiology
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Shea Wood, PhD

Knowledge Broker Subjects
  • Cannabis
  • Mental Health
  • Youth
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Matthew Young, PhD

Senior Research Associate Subjects
  • Gambling
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