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Our MSc Students

Below you will find our RHBS MSc student profiles.

Current MSc Students

	Name: Geneviève Bacchus Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Bachelor of Health Sciences, Queen’s University
	Name: Tamunoemi Bob-Manuel Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Academic Background: Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation (Physical Therapy), Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
	Name: Hana Hadley Supervisor: Dr. Setareh Ghahari Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Science, University of Waterloo
	Name: Sara Hayat Sarkandi Supervisor: Dr. Sandra Fucile Academic Background: Bachelor of Science, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran
	Name: Roya Heydaripourkoshkooei Supervisor: Dr. Nora Fayed Academic Background: Bachelor of Science, Hamedan University of Medical Science
	Name: Nafiseh Hivehchi Supervisor: Dr. Setareh Ghahari Academic Background: Doctor of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
	Name: Esther Odan-Egwurube Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Academic Background: Rehabilitation Science Education, University of Jos, Nigeria
	Name: Rachel Pham Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology, University of Toronto
	Name: Carla Renata Sampaio De Souza Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Respiratory Physical Therapy Specialist, University Estacio de Sá, Brazil
	Name: João Rafael Santos Santana Advisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Speech and Language Disorders, Faculdade Dom Alberto, Brazil
	Name: Nithikaa Shashikanth Supervisor: Dr. Sandra Fucile Academic Background: Bachelors in Physiotherapy, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India
	Name: Angela Tonini Supervisor: Dr. Sandra Fucile Academic Background: Honours Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Queen’s University

Our PhD Students

Below you will find our RHBS PhD student profiles.

Current PhD Students (A-D)

	Name: Biniyam Abebaw Abebe Supervisor: Drs. Nicole Bobbette & Catherine Donnelly Academic Background: Master of Arts, Sociology, Addis Ababa University Research Proposal Title: Understanding the process of access to primary healthcare for adults with disabilities in rural Ethiopia
	Name: Abey Bekele Abebe Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Master of Science, Physiotherapy, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Understanding and Advancing Communication Between People Living with Chronic Pain and Their Healthcare Providers in Ethiopia
	Name: Ansha Ahmed Supervisor: Dr. Marcia Finlayson Academic Background: Master of Science, Ergonomics, Loughborough University Research Proposal Title: The Return to Work Trajectories and Outcomes of Traumatic Injury Survivors in Ethiopia
	Name: Rawan Aldainy Supervisor: Dr. Trisha Lawson Academic Background: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Sacred Heart University
	Name: Ashwaq Alqahtani Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Academic Background: Master of Science, Rehabilitation Science, Concordia University Wisconsin Research Proposal Title: Exploring the Caregiving Experiences and Needs of Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy in Saudi Arabia
	Name: Hiwot Andualem Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University
	Name: Bilen Araya Supervisor: Drs. Heather Aldersey & Maria Velez Academic Background: Masters of Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: The experience of infertility and potential rehabilitation opportunities in the Ethiopian context
	Name: Shristi Bajracharya Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences, Bangladesh Health Professional Institute
	Name: Adhanom Gebreegziabher Baraki Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly Academic Background: Master of Science, Epidemiology, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Integrating mental health services into primary care in the Ethiopian Context: A Multiple Method Study
	Name: Tiziana Bontempo Supervisor: Dr. Nicole Bobbette Academic Background: Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science, Queen’s University
	Name: Kalkidan Nigussie Chala Supervisor: Dr. Nora Fayed Academic Background: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Gondar
	Name: Tibeb Debele Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Beyond Repair: A grounded theory of social inclusion of women after obstetric fistula surgical treatment in Ethiopia.
	Name: Solomon Fasika Demissie Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Master of Science, Physical Therapy, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Exploring the Alignment of Low Back Pain Care in Ethiopia with Clinical Practice Guidelines: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Current PhD Students (E-M)

	Name: Paulina Finak Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Speech Language Pathology, Laurentian University Research Proposal Title: Environmental factors explaining the transition from relying on graphic symbols to using spelling in communicative interactions of persons with severe speech impairments and a physical disability who use augmentative and alternative communication
	Name: Rahwa Youssuf Husen Supervisor: Dr. Trisha Lawson Academic Background: Master of Arts, Journalism and Communication, Adis Ababa University
	Name: Selamawit Kassa Supervisor: Dr. Setareh Ghahari Academic Background: Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology, Addis Ababa University Research Proposal Title: Exploring Schizophrenia Recovery and Recovery-Oriented Practice in Ethiopia.
	Name: Stephanie Lackey Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Occupational Therapy, Queen’s University Research Proposal Title: Critical factors in the provision of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) services that influence the access to and effective use of AAC in Canada
	Name: Vèronique Lègarè Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Health Science Speech-Language Pathology, University of Ottawa
	Name: Jonathan Lommen Supervisor: Drs. Olga Bougie and Timothy Bryant Academic Background: Master of Science, Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa
	Name: Mir Sanim Al Mamun Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Master of Public Health, Queen’s University
	Name: Aleminew Abebe Mekonen Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Social Work, Adis Ababa University Research Proposal Title: Exploring Social Networks in Higher Education: The Case of Students with Physical Disabilities at the University of Gondar, Ethiopia.
	Name: Dawit Gebeyehu Mekonen Supervisor: Dr. Erna Snelgrove-Clarke Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Midwifery, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: The quest for inclusive maternal health care: Exploring access to maternal health care services for women with physical disabilities in the Northwestern district of Ethiopia, an instrumental case study.
	Name: Melkitu Fentie Melak Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Academic Background: Master of Science, Applied Human Nutrition, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Exploring Caregiving Experience and support needs among family caregivers of Children with cerebral palsy and service providers in Ethiopia
	Name: Asmamaw Adugna Mersha Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Academic Background: Master of Public Health, Health Promotion and Communication, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Experiences of Stroke Survivors and Their Family Caregivers in Ethiopia: A Multiple Methods Study

Current PhD Students (N-Z)

	Name: Caitlin Piccone Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Public Health, Queen’s University Research Proposal Title: Exploring the Role of Mental Health Supports in Community Based Rehabilitation Programs in Ghana
	Name: Melissa Richardson Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science, Queen's University
	Name: Rachel Richmond Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Master of Arts, Applied Health Science, Brock University Research Proposal Title: Organizational Readiness for Familial Inclusion in Public Safety Sectors
	Name: Lauren Roberts Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Academic Background: Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science, Queen’s University Research Proposal Title: Developing a quality family participation framework within a military and veteran adult adaptive sport context
	Name: Krishno Sen Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Public Health, ASA University Bangladesh
	Name: Getachew Gebeyaw Tadese Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Social Work, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Exploring the Role of Community-Based Rehabilitation Programming in Formal and Natural Support for People with Disabilities and Their Families in Ethiopia.
	Name: Tesfaye Tadele Tebekie Supervisor: Dr. Heather Aldersey Academic Background: Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Navigating Healthcare and Education Services for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Multi-Perspective Study of Parents and Professionals
	Name: Sintayehu Daba Wami Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Academic Background: Master of Public Health, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Development and pilot testing of an interprofessional rehabilitation program for people with chronic low back pain in Ethiopia
	Name: Sileshi Ayhualem Wubu Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Norman Academic Background: Master of Science, Human Anatomy, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Seeking to achieve evidence-based use of imaging in low back pain care in Ethiopia through a theory-informed knowledge translation intervention.
	Name: Fikadu Ambaw Yehualashet Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly Academic Background: Master of Public Health, University of Gondar Research Proposal Title: Feasibility of the Diabetes self-management Coaching program for individuals with type 2 diabetes in the Ethiopian primary Care setting: Mixed-methods feasibility randomized controlled trial
	Name: Muhammed Shahriar Zaman Supervisor: Dr. Sunita Mathur Academic Background: Master of Science in Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University

Our Recent Alumni

Below you will find our recent RHBS MSc and PhD alumni profiles.

MSc Alumni

	Name: Julia DiMaio Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Thesis Title: An Exploration of the 24-Hour Movement Patterns of Older Adults Living in Naturally-Occurring Retirement Communities
	Name: Chengying Feng Supervisor: Dr. Mohammad Auais Thesis Title: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Exercise Interventions and Use of Exercise Principles to Reduce Fear of Falling in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
	Name: Miles Lambert Supervisor: Dr. Afolasade Fakolade Thesis Title: Exploring Quality Participation in Rehabilitation
	Name: Shuangxi Li Supervisor: Dr. Beata Batorowicz Thesis Title: Friends and Friendships: Exploring the Views of School-aged Children with Disabilities
	Name: Seyedehniloufar Malakouti Supervisor: Dr. Dorothy Kessler Thesis Title: A Qualitative Exploration of The Experiences of People with Multiple Sclerosis who Receive Occupational Performance Coaching
	Name: Mikhaila Merrell-McBride Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Thesis Title: Clinician perspectives on integrating motor learning theory and principles into rehabilitation
	Name: Melissa Richardson Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Position at Graduation: PhD Student, Queen's University Thesis Title: Serving Families of Those Who Serve: An Exploration of the Psychosocial Experience and Psychosocial Support Needs of Defense and Public Safety Families in Canada
	Name: Lauren Roberts Supervisor: Dr. Heidi Cramm Position at Graduation: PhD Student, Queen's University Thesis Title: How are families and friends being included in Rehabilitation Research and programs: An examination of current literature and the experiences of family members of Invictus Games' participants
	Name: Catherine Rutledge Supervisor: Dr. Kathleen Norman Thesis Title: Exploring Characteristics of Patients with Acute Low Back Pain in Ontario Primary Care Settings
	Name: Anju Sapkota Spervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Thesis Title: Enhancing stroke rehabilitation through structured volunteer-delivered arts-based activity: a pilot study
	Name: Anisia Wong Supervisor: Dr. Sandra Fucile Thesis Title: The Effect of a Story-Telling Attention-Refocusing Intervention on Parental Stress in Parents with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

PhD Alumni

	Name: Dr. Molalign Adugna (Belay) Supervisor: Drs. Setareh Ghahari and Rosemary Lysaght Dissertation Title: The Quest for Inclusion and Overcoming Stigma: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study with Children with Physical Disabilities in Ethiopia
	Name: Dr. Mulugeta Bayisa Chala Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Toronto Dissertation Title: Building Foundations for Research on Self-Management for Chronic Low Back Pain in Ethiopia
	Name: Dr. Daphne Doak Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl Dissertation Title: The Relationship Between Military Sexual Assault, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Participation Among Women Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces
	Name: Dr. Eshetu Haileselassie Engeda Supervisor: Dr. Nora Fayed Dissertation Title: Severe malaria-related disability among children in northwest Ethiopia
	Name: Dr. Navjit Gaurav Supervisors: Drs. Heather Aldersey & Beata Batorowicz Dissertation Title: Community Schools in India: Design Sonsiderations to Improve Participation and Inclusion for Children with Physical Disabilities
	Name: Dr. Shannon Hill Supervisor: D r. Heidi Cramm Dissertation Title: Understanding and Supporting the School Transitions of Military-Connected Adolescents in Canada
	Name: Dr. Olivia Manning Supervisor: Dr. Vincent DePaul Dissertation Title: Development of a Water-Based Theraputic Exercise Program For Community Stroke Survivors
	Name: Dr. Amanda Mofina Supervisor: Dr. Catherine Donnelly Dissertation Title: Examining the Relationship Between Home Care Rehabilitation Therapy Services and Healthcare Utilization Among Those with Multimorbidity in Ontario, Canada
	Name: Dr. Samantha Noyek Supervisor: Drs. Nora Fayed and Claire Davies Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Calgary Dissertation Title: Self-Expression, Conceptualization, And Recreated Experiences Of The Emotional Well-Being Of Children And Youth With Severe Motor And Communication Impairment
	Name: Dr. Jeanette Parsons Supervisor: Dr. Mary Ann McColl Position at Graduation: Director, Accessible Learning - Wilfred Laurier University Dissertation Title: Changing accommodations in transition: Students with disabilities and their experiences at university
	Name: Dr. Julie Petrin Supervisor: Dr. Marcia Finlayson Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - University of Saskatchewan Dissertation Title: Healthcare access experiences and concerns of Canadians with multiple sclerosis
	Name: Dr. Kim Ritchie Supervisor: Drs. Heidi Cramm & Alice Aiken Position at Graduation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow - McMaster University Dissertation Title: Co-occurring Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms and Dementia in Veterans Living in Long-Term Care
	Name: Dr. Kyle Vader Supervisor: Dr. Jordan Miller Position at Graduation: Student - Northern Ontario School of Medicine Dissertation Title: Understanding Team-Based primary care for the management of low back pain
	Name: Dr. Ashley Williams Supervisors: Drs. Heidi Cramm and Catherine Donnelly Position at Graduation: Post-Doctoral Fellow - McMaster University Dissertation Title: From military to civilian primary care: A study of Veteran transition.