ICDC team photo taken in front of the Hippocrates statue located in the atrium of the Health Sciences Centre building, on the UCalgary Foothills campus

Our Team

Our team of researchers, healthcare professionals, patient partners, and research staff shares a common goal: improving the health and quality of life of Canadians living with chronic diseases.

We recognize that chronic disease is shaped by more than medical care alone. Where people live, their access to education and resources, and their financial circumstances can all influence their health. By working alongside patients, communities, healthcare providers, and research partners, we bring different perspectives together to develop evidence and advance more equitable approaches to chronic disease care across Canada.

Our work is powered by a diverse and interdisciplinary team. Researchers, project coordinators, statisticians, laboratory and data specialists, administrative and creative professionals, research assistants, trainees, and postdoctoral fellows, all contribute their expertise to our work. Together, these different skills, experiences, and perspectives allow us to ask better questions, strengthen our research, and turn evidence into meaningful improvements in chronic disease care.


Meet the Executive Team

Dr. Aminu Bello, Professor of Medicine and Nephrologist at the University of Alberta, in a professional headshot with a neutral background

Dr. Aminu Bello

MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCP, FACP, FASN, FISN, FCAHS
Consultant Nephrologist and Professor
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Dr. Sonia Butalia, Associate Professor and Clinician-Scientist at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background

Dr. Sonia Butalia

MD, FRCPC, MSc (epi)
Endocrinologist, Clinical Researcher and Associate Professor
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Dr. Maoliosa Donald, Adjunct Assistant Professor and implementation scientist at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background

Dr. Maoliosa Donald

PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor and Implementation Scientist
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Dr. Meghan Elliott, Clinician-Scientist and Nephrologist at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background

Dr. Meghan Elliott

MD, MSc, FRCPC
Nephrologist and Clinician-Scientist
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Dr. Tyrone Harrison, Assistant Professor and Nephrologist at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background

Dr. Tyrone Harrison

MD, PhD
Nephrologist and Assistant Professor
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Dr. Matthew James, Professor and Nephrologist at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background.

Dr. Matthew James 

MD PhD FRCPC
Nephrologist and Professor
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Dr. Neesh Pannu, Professor of Medicine and Vice Dean of Clinical Research at the University of Alberta, in a professional headshot with a neutral background

Dr. Neesh Pannu

BSc MD SM FRCPC
Nephrologist, Vice Dean of Clinical Research, and Professor
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Dr. Pietro Ravani, Professor of Medicine and Roy and Vi Baay Chair in Kidney Research at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background

Dr. Pietro Ravani

MD, PhD
Nephrologist, Roy and Vi Baay Chair in Kidney Research and Professor
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Dr. Paul Ronksley, Associate Professor and health services researcher at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background.

Dr. Paul Ronksley

PhD
Associate Professor and Associate Scientific Director
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Advisory Committee

Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn, Dean of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta and clinician-scientist in nephrology, in a professional headshot with a neutral background.

Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn

MD, PhD
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Nephrologist and Clinician Scientist
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Dr. Braden Manns, Professor of Medicine and Senior Associate Dean of Health Research at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background.

Dr. Braden Manns

MD, MSc
Senior Associate Dean and Associate Vice President of Health Research, Nephrologist, and Professor
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Dr. Marcello Tonelli, Professor of Medicine and nephrologist at the University of Calgary, in a professional headshot with a neutral background.

Dr. Marcello Tonelli

MD SM MSc FRCPC CAHS FRSC
Nephrologist, Clinician-scientist and Professor
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