Staff

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 Mojtaba Shafiee
VNELab Manager (2021-2024).
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 Naorin Islam
Sky-RDC analyst (2017-2020).
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 Rashmi Patil
Project Manager - Complex Health Survey Projects (2017-2020).
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 Christine Nisbet
VNELab Manager and Project Manager (2016-2020).
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 Dina Taha
Project Manager - Refugee Food Security Projects in Ontario (2016-2020).
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 Sonia D’Angelo
Research Assistant - Refugee Food Security Projects in Ontario (2018-2020).
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 Bassirou Chitou
Mentorship for job readiness program through Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (2016-2017).
  •  
 Ferima Zerbo
Mentorship for job readiness program through Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (2017).
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 Arash Shamloo
Sky-RDC analyst (2017-2018).
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 Luan Chu
Sky-RDC analyst (2017-2018).
  •  
 Ali Sadeghpour
Sky-RDC analyst (2016-2018).

 

Master Students

1. Zoe Bye, MPH (December 2019-April 2022), Primary thesis supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: Diet quality and nutritional intake of vegetarians in comparison with non-vegetarians in Canada.
2. Yasmin Ramos, MPH (Summer 2019-2020), Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Evidence and gap mapping in distribution of nutrition sensitive and nutrition specific interventions by NGOs in Guatemala.
3. Melanie Warken, M.Sc. (May 2017-July 2020), Primary thesis supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: Eat Healthy Play Healthy.
4. Mahmuda Yasmin, MPH (Summer and Fall 2018), Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: A scoping review of healthcare delivery models for Indigenous communities.
5. Sara Serahati, M.Sc. (September 2016-December 2019), Primary thesis supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: The impact of dietary patterns on bone and cardio-metabolic health from childhood to adulthood. 
6. Valerie Elliot, MPH course-based (September 2016-April 2018), Academic Supervisor.
7. Kabiul Haque, MPH course-based (September 2016-April 2018), Academic Supervisor.
8. Temitope Olafare, MPH course-based (September 2016-April 2018), Academic Supervisor.
9. Sana Rachel, MPH course-based (May 2016-September 2016), Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Developing menu planning resources for childcare centers in Saskatchewan.
10. Lila Abobakar, M.Sc. (May 2015-December 2017), Primary thesis supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: Evaluation of menus planned in Saskatchewan childcare centres that participated in the Healthy Start/Départ Santé Program.
11. Jonathan M. Munroe, MPH course-based (September 2014-April 2016), Academic Supervisor.
12. Isabella Branimirova, MPH course-based (September 2014-April 2016), Academic Supervisor.
13. Finte Adem, Online MPH course-based (September 2014-April 2016), Academic Supervisor.
14. Caroline Boissonneault, Online MPH course-based (September 2014-April 2016), Academic Supervisor.
15. Stephanie McClean, MPH course-based (September 2014-April 2016), Academic Supervisor.
16. Wen Sun, MPH course-based (September 2014-April 2016), Academic Supervisor.
17. Jung-In Choi, MPH course-based (September 2013-April 2015), Academic Supervisor.
18. Gunjeeta Diwaker, MPH course-based (September 2013-April 2015), Academic Supervisor.
19. Mojalefa Khechane, MPH course-based (September 2013-April 2015), Academic Supervisor.
20. Kirandeep Kaur, MPH course-based (April 2013-September 2013), Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Oral health status of newcomer immigrants and refugees in Saskatchewan.
21. Manpreet Kaur Deol, MPH course-based (April 2013-September 2013), Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Evaluating the efficacy of LINK project in improving cultural competency skills in dietetic students as well as nutritional status of families.
22. Hamza Jafri, MPH course-based (April 2013-September 2013), Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Voices in Vision, empowering newcomer immigrant and refugee youth toward food security.
23. Peter Anagbogu, MPH course-based (April 2013-September 2013), Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: An evaluation of Immigrant and Refugee Health Committee activities at the College of Medicine, UofS.
24. Kelly Tokarchuk, MPH course-based (April 2013-September 2013), Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Challenges and opportunities in online MPH programs across North America.
25. Dania Alrefai, M.Sc. (January 2012-January 2015), Primary thesis supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: Vitamin D and disease activity in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
26. Noreen Bajwa, MPH course-based (September 2012-April 2014), Academic Supervisor.
27. Julia Cormack, MPH course-based (September 2012-April 2014), Academic Supervisor.
28. Ildiko Slobodian, MPH course-based (September 2012-April 2014), Academic Supervisor.
29. Shirley Sarfo, MPH course-based (September 2012-April 2014), Academic Supervisor.
30. Dorah Conteh, MPH course-based (September 2012-April 2014), Academic Supervisor.
31. Keisha Sharp, MPH course-based (September 2012-April 2014), Academic Supervisor.
32. Heather L. Gagnon, MPH course-based (September 2012-April 2014), Academic and Practicum Field Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Food security in Saskatchewan.
33. Stanley Enebeli, MPH course-based (September 2011-April 2013), Academic Supervisor.
34. Jillian D. Code, MPH course-based (September 2011-April 2013), Academic Supervisor.
35. Yanlei Zhu, MPH course-based (September 2011-April 2013), Academic Supervisor.
36. Lin Yan, MPH course-based (September 2010-April 2012), Academic Supervisor.
37. Genevieve Braganza, MPH course-based (September 2010-April 2012), Academic Supervisor.
38. Riley Glew, MPH (January 2010-December 2011), Primary thesis supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: Social determinants of Diabetes and barriers toward equitable healthcare services in patients with Diabetes in Canada.
39. Kevin Linn, MPH course-based (September 2009-April 2011), Academic Supervisor.
40. Christine Nisbet, M.Sc. (September 2009- September 2011), Primary thesis supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: Nutrition and health issues among newcomer immigrant and refugee children.
41. Adrienne Danyliw, M.Sc. (September 2008-June 2011), Co-Supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: The role of beverage intake on obesity among Canadian children.
42. Nooshin Nikpartow, M.Sc. (January 2008-June 2011), Co-Supervisor.
  • Thesis Title: The role of beverage intake on obesity among Canadian adults.

PhD Students

1. Pardis Keshavarz, Ph.D. (April 2018-December 2022), Primary thesis supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Thesis Title: Dietary patterns of Canadians in association with chronic diseases.

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2. Se'era Anstruther, Ph.D. (September 2016-January 2022), Primary thesis supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Thesis Title: The impact of the Healthy Start/Départ Santé program on nutrition and health status of early-years children attending daycares in SK and NB.
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3. Payam Sharifan, Ph.D. (September 2018-August 2021), Co-supervisor, Mashhad Univeristy of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Iran.
  • Thesis Title: The effect of milk and alternatives fortified with nano-encapsulated vitamin D on MetS and inflammation (RCT).
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4. Mahasti Khakpour, Ph.D. (January 2014-September 2019), Primary thesis supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Thesis Title: Food security and its determinants among Afghan refugees.
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5. Sarah Finch, Ph.D. (January 2014-March 2019), Primary thesis supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Thesis Title: The impact of vitamin D on Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.
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6. Atieh Mehdizadeh, Ph.D. (September 2015-2018), Co-supervisor, Mashhad Univeristy of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Iran.
  • Thesis Title: Implementing and pilot testing of a customized intervention to increase physical activity and healthy eating among preschool children in Iran.
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7. Zeinab Hosseini, Ph.D. (September 2013-December 2018), Primary thesis supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Thesis Title: Diet and risk of obesity, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Diseases among Canadians.
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8. Farkhondeh Razmpour, Ph.D. (September 2015-2017), Co-supervisor, Mashhad Univeristy of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Iran.
  • Thesis Title: Investigation into the study of diagnosis NAFLD by fibroscan, DEXA, ultrasound, VEGF with antropometricin children or adolescence, and defining the topography of NAFLD in Iran.
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9. Sayyed Saeid Khayyatzadeh, Ph.D. (May 2015-2017), Co-supervisor, Mashhad Univeristy of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Iran.
  • Thesis Title: Evaluating the impact of a national vitamin D supplementation program on multiple health outcomes of adolescent girls in Mashhad and Sabzevar, Iran.
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10. Elham Zeininezhad-Movassagh, Ph.D. (September 2012-2017), Primary thesis supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Thesis Title: Impact of nutrition on bone from childhood to adulthood.
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11. Virginia Lane, Ph.D. (May 2011-April 2017 ), Primary thesis supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Thesis Title: Healthy Immigrant Children.
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12. Solmaz Setayeshgar, Ph.D. (September 2010-August 2015), Primary thesis supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Thesis Title: The association between beverage consumption of Canadians and risk of Metabolic Syndrome and associated risks.
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Post Doctoral Fellows (PDFs)

1. Hedyeh Masoodi, Postdoctoral Fellow (February 2021–February 2022), Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Promoting wellness through oral and nutritional health and older Metis adults in the Northern Saskatchewan Metis community.
2. German Retola, QES Postdoctoral Fellow (August 2021–November 2021), Supervisor
  • Project Title: Social aspects of food insecurity in Latin American countries.
3. Maira Haide Ruano Estrada de Garcia, Postdoctoral Fellow (October 2018–April 2019), Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Seeking Sustainable Solutions in Food Security and Nutrition for Women and Children: A Tri-Country Approach.
4. Mayari Hengstermann, QES Postdoctoral Fellow (September 2019–November 2019), Supervisor.
5. Erin Barbour-Tuck, Postdoctoral Fellow (March 2019–March 2020), Co-Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Anthropometric determinants of arterial stiffness in children in health and disease. 
6. Mohammad Reza Pakravan, Postdoctoral Fellow (March 2019–August 2019), Principal Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Food security status of Afghan refugees in Iran.
7. Arash Shamloo, Postdoctoral Fellow (September 2018–January 2019), Principal Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Patterns of snack consumption among Canadians.  
9. Virginia Lane, Postdoctoral Fellow (June 2018–June 2019), Principal Supervisor.
  • Project Title: One Health approach to tackle food insecurity in indigenous communities in Guatemala.
10. Naghmeh Mirhosseini, Postdoctoral Fellow (2012-2016), Co-Supervisor.
  • Project Title: Bone and arterial mineralization in vitamin D excess versus deficiency. 

 

Visiting Scholars

1. Mohd Azman Yusoff, Ph.D., Visiting graduate student (January 2021-October 2021), Supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Project Title: Transforming traditional fishing into a circular-economy-platform while maintaining indigenous features; Canadian and Malaysian contexts.
2. Hedyeh Masoodi, Ph.D., Visiting graduate student (May 2019-July 2019), Supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Project Title: A comparison of Canadian and Spanish lifestyles on the risk of non-communicable diseases.
3. Vanesa Aurra, Ph.D. QES scholar (September 2019-November 2019), Co-supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Project Title: Street youth in Regina, perspectives on Health.
4. Edris Haghir, Ph.D. QES scholar(January 2019-April 2019), Co-supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Project Title: An evaluation of achieving the WHO growth milestones in Guatemalan children. Queen Elizabeth Scholar-Guatemala.
5. Atieh Mehdizadeh, Ph.D., Visiting graduate student (July 2016-August 2016), Supervisor, College of Pharmacy and Nutrition, UofS.
  • Project Title: Healthy Start-Départ Santé.