“My investment in clinically oriented research and education, within and beyond the University of Toronto, reflects a core belief: meaningful knowledge mobilization begins with empowering people”

As an MD/PhD candidate at the University of Toronto, I am committed to improving care and long-term outcomes for patients with severe injuries. My research—supported by the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship—integrates advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods with clinically grounded questions to enable more precise prognostication of outcomes that matter most to patients. Because predicting long-term recovery is central to care planning and shared decision-making, my work strengthens the ability of clinicians and patients to engage as true partners in navigating recovery. Through international research exchanges in Australia and Switzerland during my thesis, I have expanded the reach of this research internationally.

Beyond my research, I have distinguished myself as a national leader in education on AI in healthcare. As Student Education Co-Lead at the Temerty Centre for AI Research and Education in Medicine (T-CAIREM), over my four-year term, I have grown our education programs substantially in both breadth and reach. Specifically, I have developed curricula and scaled the implementation of a comprehensive AI education portfolio. This portfolio includes programing across a range of audiences (e.g., high-school learners, medical students, graduate trainees, and practicing clinicians), and includes structured programs, experiential workshops, and an AI learning hub. This robust multi-level platform is integral to mobilizing research into practice and preparing the next generation of health leaders to develop and use emerging technologies responsibly.

My investment in clinically oriented research and education, within and beyond the University of Toronto, reflects a core belief: meaningful knowledge mobilization begins with empowering people. Guided by this principle, I have grown T-CAIREM’s education team, developed trainee and patient-facing curricula, and built collaborations across Canada and internationally. As I continue my career, I aim to expand these initiatives globally, advancing patient-centred research, equitable technology adoption, and a more informed and connected healthcare community.