Our team of dedicated researchers, healthcare professionals, and patient partners is united by a shared mission: to improve the health and quality of life for all Canadians living with chronic diseases, regardless of age, ethnicity, or gender.
We understand the challenges of managing chronic conditions and the impact of factors like location, education, and finances. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with communities, healthcare providers, and research partners, we are driving innovation and advancing care for chronic disease management across Canada.
Our research is made possible by the collective expertise and commitment of a diverse and interdisciplinary team. From researchers, project coordinators, and statisticians to administrative professionals, lab technicians, data analysts, transcriptionists, and graphic designers, each member plays a vital role in advancing our mission. We are grateful for the contributions of our research assistants, trainees, and postdoctoral fellows, whose dedication and insight enrich every stage of our work. It is through the collaboration of these individuals—each bringing unique skills and perspectives—that we can drive meaningful progress in the research and care of chronic diseases.
Meet the Executive Team

Dr. Aminu Bello
MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCP, FACP, FASN, FISN, FCAHS
Consultant Nephrologist and Professor
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Dr. Meghan Elliott
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Nephrologist and Clinician-Scientist
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Dr. Neesh Pannu
BSc MD SM FRCPC
Nephrologist, Vice Dean of Clinical 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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