Research
Scientists
The Centre's scientists, working across four research domains embedded in the clinical context.
52 researchers
Full Scientists
Anita Koushik, PhD
Full Scientist, St. Mary’s Research Centre
Professor and Chair, Division of Cancer Epidemiology, Department of Oncology, McGill University
- Cancer prevention
- Cancer survivorship
- Lifestyle factors
- Epidemiologic methods
Ari Meguerditchian, MD, MSc
Scientific Director, St. Mary's Research Centre
Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, McGill University
Associate Professor, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University
Associate Member, Department of Epidemiology, McGill University
- Surgical oncology
- Breast cancer
- Melanoma
- Quality of care
Mark Yaffe, BSc, MDCM, MClSc, CCFP, FCFP
Clinician Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Professor, Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University
- Family Caregiving
- Elder Abuse
- Self-care
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mental Health
Associate Scientists
Anthony Albers, MD CM, FRCSC
Director of Orthopaedic Research, St. Mary's Research Centre
Associate Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Research, Department of Surgery, McGill University
- Adult hip and knee reconstruction
- Technology adoption in surgical care
- Care pathway efficiency
Marcel Alexander Baltzan, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FAASM
Associate Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Associate Professor, School of Population and Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University
- Sleep disorders
- Epidemiology
- Respiratory medicine
Julia Chabot, MDCM, FRCPC, MSc
Associate Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University
- Musical interventions in geriatrics
- Using technology in geriatrics
Khashayar Esfahani, MD, MSc
Associate Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Assistant Professor, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University
- Breast cancer
- Lung cancer
- Colorectal cancers
- Translational research
- Immune-related adverse events
Annick Gauthier, MDCM, PhD
Chair of Research Committee, St Mary's FMG-U
- Infections
- Diabetes
- Patient and physician education
Maiya Geddes, MD, FRCPC
View profileLaura Anne Habib, M.D. C.M., MScCH
Assistant Professor, Division of Hematology, Department of Medicine, McGill University
Associate Member, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, McGill University
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Laura Haiek
Associate Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Medical Consultant, Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux, Direction générale de la santé publique
Physician, MUHC Breastfeeding Clinic (Glen site)
Physician (Clinical Supervision), FMG-U St. Mary's
Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University
- Maternal-infant nutrition
John William Kayser, RN, PhD, CPMHN(C)®
Senior Nursing Advisor, Nursing Directorate of the Montréal West Island CIUSSS Member, SBNH Clinical Partnership Group
Lecturer, Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University
View profile Jason Khoury, M.D. C.M, FRCSC
- Surgical Outcomes & Quality
- Upper extremity surgery
- Sports medicine and joint replacement of the shoulder, elbow and knee
- Trauma
Talía Malagón, PhD
Associate Scientist, St. Mary’s Research Centre
Professor at the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology at McGill University
- Cancer epidemiology
- Human papillomavirus
- Cancer screening
- Health inequalities
- Primary and secondary prevention
Jennifer Mutch, MDCM, MSc, FRCSC
Assistant Professor, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McGill University
- Upper Limb / Hand Trauma & Reconstruction
- Sports Medicine & Arthroplasty
- Upper Extremity
- Trauma
Atanas Nedelchev
Faculty Lecturer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University
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Harmehr Sekhon, MSc, PhD
Associate Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Assistant Professor, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, McGill University
- Older Adult Care
- Digital technologies (Virtual and augmented reality, wearable, apps, AI/robtics)
- Mental, social and physical health
- Community dwelling, long-term care, and in-patient
Ana Miriam Velly, PhD, MSc, DDS
Associate Professor, McGill University
Director, Network for Canadian Oral Health Research (NCOHR)
Director of Research, Department of Dentistry, Jewish General Hospital
Investigator, Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research
- Transition from acute to chronic pain
- Pain Management
- Epidemiology
- Opioids
- Orofacial pain
Affiliate Scientists
Lyndia Dernis, MD
Associate Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University
Attending Physician, Anesthesiology, St. Mary's Hospital Centre
Responsable du Sous-comité Soins Durables, Comité de Développement Durable, CIUSSS de l'Ouest
- Sustainable development
- Global health
- Microplastics
- Endocrine disruptors
Ana Gabriela Guedez, Ph.D, M.Psy.
Associate Scientist, St. Mary's Research Center
Psychologist, Cancer Care Progra
r Care Program Director, Multidisciplinary Services, Population Responsibility and Partnerships Department, CIUSSS-ODIM and St. Mary's
- Psycho-oncology
- Cognitive behavioral approach
- Group intervention
- Body image
Maryse Larouche, MD, MPH
Clinician Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, McGill University
- Pelvic floor disorders
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Urinary incontinence
- Patient decision-making process
Emeritus Scientists
Maria Abou-Khalil, MD PhD FRCSC
Associate Scientist, St. Mary's Research Centre
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, McGill University
- Colorectal surgery outcomes research
- Colorectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Diverticular disease