Research Interests

• Ethical issues associated with next generation sequencing
• Integration of ethics into clinical care
• Fellowship education in clinical ethics

Current Research Projects

• I am co-investigator on a University of Toronto University of Toronto McLaughlin Centre for Molecular Medicine grant entitled Whole genome sequencing in paediatric care: An informed implementation. This project is a pilot research study to begin empirically examining parent perceptions/expectations regarding whole genome sequencing (WGS) and their experience with the consent process as well as clinician expectations/challenges regarding WGS.
• I lead a GE³LS (Genetics, Ethics, Environment, Economic Legal Social Issues) project to examine the experiences of a targeted group of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder or their substitute decision makers involved in the early use of Whole Genome Sequencing. This work is part of a larger Genome Canada grant entitled Autism Spectrum Disorders: Genomes to Outcomes.

Education & Training History

• Certificate in Catholic Healthcare Ethics, Loyola University Chicago
• Senior Fellowship in Clinical and Organizational Ethics, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
• Academic Fellow in Clinical and Organizational Ethics, University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Master of Health Science in Bioethics, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Genetics, Department of Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Bachelor of Science (Honours), Biology, Department of Biology, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada

Honours & Awards

• University of Toronto Institute of Medical Science 2018 Course Lecturer Award