Dr. Janet de Groot

Dr. Janet de Groot is a staff psychiatrist at Foothills Medical Centre and Tom Baker Cancer Centre and Professor of Psychiatry, Oncology and Community Health Sciences at the Cumming School of Medicine. She has been honoured with local and national awards for her roles in education leadership positions in Toronto and Calgary and as the former Associate Dean Equity and Professionalism (2008-2017) for the Cumming School of Medicine. She combines her education, research and clinical psychodynamic perspectives to the project on Managing Cancer and Living Meaningfully.

Please find a listing of Dr. de Groot's publications on Google Scholar.

Dr. Kathleen Sitter

Kathleen Sitter, PhD, is the Canadian Research Chair in Multisensory Storytelling in Research and Knowledge Translation and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. Her work focuses on creating accessible research using multisensory and arts-based methods. She has published in national and international journals and her research includes over 200 arts-based works such as short documentary films, photography, smellscapes, soundscapes, 4D installations, and tactile maps with over 100 invited and juried/referred exhibitions. Dr. Sitter is the Director of the Multisensory Studio, a lab that focuses on making research accessible through sensory methods.

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Dr. Dana Male 

Dr. Dana Male is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with the Tom Baker Cancer Centre and an Adjunct Assistant Professor with the University of Calgary, Department of Oncology. Her clinical interests include supporting patients and their loved ones through their experiences of cancer in the form individual, couples, and group services. She is passionate about developing and evaluating innovative and accessible psychosocial programs that meet the evolving needs of those affected by cancer.

Dr. Laura Labelle

Dr. Laura Labelle is a clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychosocial Oncology, Tom Baker Cancer Centre. In her clinical work, she primarily supports breast cancer patients and their families. She also dedicates part of her practice to supporting Indigenous clients and reducing barriers to cancer care. She is passionate about the provision of evidence-informed, individualized, and culturally safe care. Through her clinical work, program development, and research activities, she strives to improve the patient experience, and to help cancer patients and families adjust to illness and enhance their well-being. 

As former Supportive Care Lead, South, Cancer Care Alberta (2018-2022), Dr. Labelle led psychosocial and rehabilitation oncology teams in delivering high quality care to improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families living in Southern Alberta. Dr. Labelle believes that excellence in supportive care is achieved through the integration of clinical service, education, and research.

Dr. Labelle also holds an Adjunct Assistant Professor position with the Division of Psychosocial Oncology, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine. She conducted her graduate research in the Department of Psychosocial Oncology, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, and previously held a clinical role as psychologist supporting the Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) and hematology clinics at the TBCC (2012 – 2018). 

Dr. Labelle’s current research includes evaluation of a new psychosocial triage coordination service, collaboration on developing an innovative model of equitable cancer care: Indigenous Cancer Patient Multidisciplinary Rounds, and Digital Storytelling among women with breast cancer. Her previous research has predominantly been focused on mindfulness-based interventions in oncology. Her graduate research projects evaluated the psychological and physiological effects of a Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) program, and mediators of these effects. 

Dr. Fay Strohschein

Dr. Fay J. Strohschein, RN, PhD, is a General Associate with the Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary. She recently completed a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Health System Impact Postdoctoral Fellowship, in collaboration with the Cancer Strategic Clinical Network, Alberta Health Services. Prior to her postdoctoral studies, Dr. Strohschein completed her PhD in nursing at McGill University, with a joint focus on psychosocial oncology and aging. Dr. Strohschein’s research interests grew from clinical work with the Consultation Service for Senior Oncology Patients at the Jewish General Hospital. In her current program of research, she is working to better understand ways of aligning cancer and community services to address the needs and concerns of older adults with cancer and those close to them.

Jessame Gamboa

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (With Distinction) from the University of Calgary, Jessame has continued working as a Research Assistant and Coordinator. Her dedication to fostering trust, respect, and compassion shines through in every project she undertakes. Jessame is committed to ensuring that all participants feel not only valued and understood but also empowered, thus cultivating an inclusive and supportive environment. Beyond academia, Jessame finds immense joy in painting, baking, and spending time with her loved ones and her dog.

Carly-Ann Haney 

Carly-Ann Haney (she/they) is a PhD candidate, Canada Graduate Scholar, and Registered Social Worker in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. Their doctoral research aims to bridge Fat Studies, Queer Theory, Arts and Sensory research, and Social Work. Her research and practice interests span sexuality, the politics of the body, movement, performance, supervision, and more.