Dr. Natasha Hanson is the Research Manager for the SOAR team, overseeing the teams’ numerous projects. They also provide qualitative methodological support to Horizon Health researchers. Dr. Hanson earned their BA Honours in Anthropology from St. Thomas University, an MA...

Samantha is the Clinical Research Manager for the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit. She holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology and an M.A. in Experimental Psychology from the University of New Brunswick, where her research focused on the psychosocial predictors of...

Dr. Donaldo Canales serves as the lead methodology reviewer of all protocols submitted to Horizon’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). In this role, he ensures that submitted research protocols are methodologically sound, scientifically valid, and feasible. In addition to HRPP reviews, Dr. Canales provides methodological/statistical...

As mixed-methods research methodologist, Riley provides methodological support to clinicians, staff, and students in the development and implementation of research through Horizon. Riley holds a PhD in employment relations from the University of Strathclyde. She also completed a Postgraduate Certificate...

Dr. Sofia Eram has over 13 years of experience in designing, developing, and executing pre-clinical and clinical research studies, particularly randomized controlled trials. She is well-versed in clinical trial documentation and operations management across diverse domains, including Oncology, Cardiology, Endocrinology,...

As a HRPP QA Manager, Stella’s regional role focuses on cultivating a high-performing research culture within the Horizon research community.  She achieves this by leading the Research Quality Assurance (QA)/Auditing program and providing education and training opportunities.  With a wealth...