Sophia Lagrotteria was already inspired to go into medicine by her father, Dr. Danny Lagrotteria, but the chance to support healthcare research at the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute has exposed her to other key opportunities in the field.
The quintet of researchers, including Niagara Health Knowledge Institute Executive Director and Chief Scientist Dr. Jennifer Tsang, will teach Applied Qualitative Research Methods in Health at McMaster University and further establish the NHKI as a key player in qualitative health research.
The trio of students brought fresh eyes and energy to new and ongoing studies, and learned about themselves in the process.
Dr. Aidan Findlater came to Niagara Health for the research opportunities, and is staying to lead clinical trials in infectious diseases with the goal of providing patients with the latest in treatment for a variety of common illnesses.
The day also offered healthcare scientists critical perspective by Indigenous Health educator Bernice Downey, and celebrated the Niagara Health Knowledge Institute’s first anniversary.
This year marks the fourth edition of the event, to be held at Niagara College’s Daniel J. Patterson Campus in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Research Day highlights participants’ ideas and findings that will impact the standards of healthcare locally and beyond.
NHKI and TaARI have partnered to offer one undergraduate university student in a science or health-related program a scholarship worth $10,000 to work in the TaARI lab for 12 weeks this summer between May and August.
NHKI has partnered with both educational institutions to co-fund two new scholarships, worth $10,000 each, to enable a Brock and Niagara College undergraduate student enrolled in a health-related program to participate in research-focused placements at the NHKI for 12 weeks between May and August.
Donald Kennedy would end up spending a total of 21 days on a ventilator over the course of three months in hospital while he fought for his life.
Niagara Health joins 17 other countries in a neurology study focused on stroke prevention, involving 1,200 participants.
