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
MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCP, FACP, FASN, FISN, FCAHS
Consultant Nephrologist and Professor
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Dr. Sonia Butalia
MD, FRCPC, MSc (epi)
Endocrinologist, Clinical Researcher and Associate Professor
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Dr. Maoliosa Donald
PhD
Adjunct Assistant Professor and Implementation Scientist
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Dr. Meghan Elliott
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Nephrologist and Clinician-Scientist
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Dr. Tyrone Harrison
MD, PhD
Nephrologist and Assistant Professor
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Dr. Matthew James
MD PhD FRCPC
Nephrologist and Professor
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Dr. Neesh Pannu
BSc MD SM FRCPC
Nephrologist, Vice Dean of Clinical Research, and Professor
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Dr. Pietro Ravani
MD, PhD
Nephrologist, Roy and Vi Baay Chair in Kidney Research and Professor
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Advisory Committee
Dr. Brenda Hemmelgarn
MD, PhD
Dean of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, Nephrologist and Clinician Scientist
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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
MD SM MSc FRCPC CAHS FRSC
Nephrologist, Clinician-scientist and Professor
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