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Jean-Michel joined Atlas with the sole purpose of having a positive impact on the lives of Veterans and their Families.
With Atlas, Kate has the opportunity to apply her experience, skills, and knowledge to research that has a positive impact on the lives of Veterans and their Families. She’s proud to be part of a knowledge-oriented and community-driven organization.
As a mental health researcher, Ella is interested in developing trauma-informed and culturally competent care practices that are made by and for the community. She is passionate about placing the lived experiences of marginalized populations at the forefront of research as a way to understand and address unique social determinants of health.
Adelina completed her Masters of Science with her work focused on clinical research in the Veteran space with an emphasis on Veterans with psychiatric conditions, such as PTSD. She quickly became passionate about the topic and is glad to continue advancing research to improve the lives of Veterans and their Families.
Niki completed her PhD from Western University where she spent the last decade studying how adversity and trauma affect the brain. To complement her research expertise, Niki aims to learn from the lived experiences and knowledge of Veterans at the Atlas Institute. Ultimately, she hopes to use her neuroimaging and research skills to serve the needs of Veterans and their Families.
Ashley is thrilled to join Atlas as a summer research assistant. She eagerly anticipates delving into the realm of community-based research and is grateful for the opportunity to aid Atlas’ efforts in supporting Veterans and Families.
Andrew completed his PhD at the University of Michigan and post-doctoral work at the University of Calgary. His research is centered around simultaneously merging multiple neuroimaging modalities (e.g., functional near-infrared spectroscopy, electroencephalography, electrocardiography, accelerometry and multifaceted cognitive assessment).
Ashlee is inspired by the service and sacrifice made by Veterans and their Families and wants to give back. Her experience studying PTSD, her passion for engaging with lived experience, and her desire to improve the quality of and access to mental health care in Canada have led her to the Atlas Institute.
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