Our teams

Our teams are composed of diverse, passionate, and dedicated individuals across the world championing underrepresented populations & accessibility to dermatologic care.

Together, we work in support of research, clinical, and educational facets of patient care in dermatology in four departments composed of subteams to bridge the systemic gaps with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

Leadership

Department of leadership & administration

Joy Xu

Founder & Executive Chair

Alyssa Wu

Director of Research & Clinical Initiatives

Sophia Salazar

Co-director of Research Education

Aashita Doshi

Co-director of Research Education

Sara Ramezani

Director of Administrations

Adil Amarsi

Head of professional engagement

Head of social outreach & community

Yvonne Shih

Head of social outreach & community

Jiah Diana Lee

Research

Department of scientific & clinical research

Systematic review subteams

SR1: Evaluating the Impact of Psychological Therapies on Anxiety, Depression, and Psoriasis Severity: A Systematic Review of Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based, and Digital Therapies in Adults with Psoriasis

Ahmad Yasir Omar

Kinesiology: McMaster University

As a team lead with a robust background in Kinesiology and a distinguished academic record from McMaster University, his keen passion & research involvement, reflected in hi various research projects, drives his desire to help the community.

Aaron Yim

Health sciences: McMaster University

Aaron is a recent graduate of McMaster University's Honours Health Science Program and is currently pursuing a Master's in Health Research Methodology. He is passionate about youth health, community-based research, and knowledge mobilization.

Caroline Pohl

Biology: UCLA

Caroline graduated from UCLA with a degree in Biology in 2023 and have a deep passion for dermatology. After graduating, I served as a scribe for dermatological surgery at UCLA Health, where I gained invaluable experience in patient care and medical procedures.

Henry Le

Biology: University of Southern California

Henry is a third-year student at USC, majoring in Human Biology and minoring in Health Care Studies. He is interested in dermatology, neuroscience, and community service.

Maggie Shi

Health sciences: McMaster University

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Tracy Cai

Child health: McMaster University

Tracy is a current 3rd year student at McMaster University specialized in Child Health, and interested in pediatric clinical research.

Rhea Karishma Sivakumar

Life Sciences: McMaster University

I am a second-year Honors Life Sciences student at McMaster University with a strong commitment to supporting this community and helping the team achieve its goals. My academic interests lie in pathology and ophthalmology.

Devine Nwaneri

Dillard University

Devine is a passionate pre-med student striving for the best within myself and within the community. Her interest lies in dermatology with a focus on skin of color, with a goal of reducing disparities within these communities and conducting research to achieve these goals.

Crystal Li

Health Sciences: McMaster University

Crystal is a 3rd year in Health Science at McMaster University with a passion in dermatology. She is eager to make contributions to the field through C.A.R.E.

Kevin Tan

Life sciences: McMaster University

Kevin Tan is a student in his fourth year and previously worked with McMaster’s iGEM team to engineer bacteria to colonize in triple-negative breast cancer cells and completed his thesis evaluating novel caffeine-based therapeutics to combat cardiovascular disease.

SR2: Evaluation of existing skin condition diagnosis tools and their efficacy in BIPOC populations

Harshdeep Dhaliwal

Respiratory Therapy: UHN

Harshdeep completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster University (in Biology and PNB) and have been involved in several research projects. She is passionate about understudied populations, like people of colour, and hope to contribute to existing research.

Sahrish Masood

Anesthesiology: Stanford university

Sahrish is a clinical research professional with experience at the Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster University, Stanford University, and beyond. Passionate about bridging disparities, Sahrish is committed to advancing inclusive and impactful healthcare solutions.

Adil Amarsi

Health Sciences: McMaster University

Adil is a Canadian undergraduate student at McMaster University. He draws on his extensive multidisciplinary background—ranging from research and work to community service and extracurricular experiences—to get jobs done efficiently and effectively.

Kevin Gencel

Triangle Math and Science Academy

Kevin is a senior at Triangle Math and Science Academy, interested in a career in research and dermatology

Alexis Hoang

Health Sciences: McMaster University

Alexis is third year student at McMaster University, majoring in Health Sciences. She has a keen interest in microbiology and immunology, as well as conducting research to support minority communities.

Maya Barua

Medical sciences: Western University

Maya is a 4th year undergraduate student in Medical Sciences at Western University. She is interested in the junction of knowledge and empathy in healthcare and am looking to learn more about supporting diverse populations.

Hamza Naqvi

Biochemistry: Mcmaster University

Hamza is a 4th-year Undergraduate student in the Biochemistry and Biomedical Research Specialization Co-op program at McMaster University with a research background in diagnostics, therapeutic development and drug discovery in various disease contexts.

Amber Nelson-Fuller

MS2: Indiana University

Amber is a medical student with a strong commitment to healthcare advocacy and community service. She is actively involved in initiatives such as a Gender Diverse and Queer clinic and the American Medical Women’s Association.

SR3: An Analysis of Treatment Avenues for Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review Exploring Efficacy for Visceral Prevention

Sophia Salazar

Health/Disease specialist: UofT

Sophia is a BSc Health and Disease Specialist at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus. Her research experiences at UHN and UofT labs has led to her research interests pertaining to infectious diseases and pediatric health.

Daphne-Margaret Simo

Cell/molecular biology: Baylor University

Daphne Simo is a recent graduate of Baylor University, majoring in cell and molecular biology. Daphne's research interests lie at the intersection of infectious diseases, global health, and women's health, focusing on how diseases influence a myriad of health outcomes.

Hassan Tariq

Molecular biology: UCLA

I am Hassan Tariq, a Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology major at UCLA, graduating 2024. My research is centered on advancing molecular techniques to address global health. My dedication to medicinal research aims to foster advancements in healthcare and education.

Aashita Doshi

University of Texas at Dallas

Aashita is passionate about improving patients' lives through education and public health. Her interest in leishmaniasis research is motivated by her goal of reducing public healthcare disparities in under-examined fields of dermatological research and developing countries.

Mrunal Munshi

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Mrunal is a 1st-year student with extensive involvement in the medical and legal field actively contributing to research across disciples to immerse in academia and pursuing a career in medical law, with a deep passion for understanding the intersection of healthcare and legal frameworks

Salah Abboushi

Biochemistry: McMaster University

Hi, I'm Salah Abboushi, a fourth-year Honours Biochemistry student at McMaster University with a passion for cancer research. I’m excited to contribute to meaningful projects and collaborate with others who share my enthusiasm for science.

Clayton Rawson

OMSII: Noorda College (DO)

Clayton Rawson is a second year medical student at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. He has a passion for research and underserved patient populations. Research and specialty interest include infectious disease, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and pathology.

Angela Hong

Health Sciences: McMaster University

Angela is a 3rd year Health Sciences student at McMaster University with research interests in genetics, oncology, and infectious diseases. Through CARE, she aims to bridge translational research with clinical practice, driving meaningful advancements in patient care.

Kayla Wang

Stuyvesant High School

Kayla is a junior at Stuyvesant High School, passionate about advancing underrepresented medical initatives. Their research interests focus on infectious diseases and cancer, and they are committed to enhancing clinical experiences for communities through the CARE network.

SR4: Efficacy of Psychotherapies as an Adjunct for Treating Atopic Dermatitis in Children: A Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis

Harman Bhogal

Health sciences: McMaster University

Harman is a 4th year Health Sciences student at McMaster University passionate about supporting impactful healthcare advancements through the CARE network. His role involves leading systematic and scoping reviews that focus on improving clinical experiences..

Myra Moghal

MS2: TouroCOM (NYC campus)

Myra Moghal is an MS2 in NYC. She received her Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Sciences from the University of Southern California. Her research interests include neurodegenerative diseases, impacts of substance misuse, and psychiatric medication outcomes.

Sylvia Kathirkamanathan

Public service: University of Waterloo

Sylvia Kathirkamanathan is a second year Master of Public Service student at the University of Waterloo, after completing an undergraduate degree in Life Sciences at Queen's University. Her interests lie in health research and policy, and she looks forward to continuing to contribute to research.

Nikhita Tandon

Biology: UC Davis

Nikhita Tandon is a third-year Biology student at UC Davis with a strong passion for community health. She is interested in pursuing a career in medicine and looks forward to contributing to research and learning more at C.A.R.E.

Sophia Schiro

Physiologic science: UCLA

Sophia recently graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science. She is looking forward to a future career in pediatrics and appreciates the opportunity to help communities as a part of the C.A.R.E. Program.

Saghar Zekri

Sciences: University of Toronto

Saghar majors in Health and Disease with minors in Physiology and Immunology. She is passionate about combining medicine and research to make a meaningful impact. Her experience spans multiple labs, including research on methamphetamine's effects on skin

Kashifa Haqqani Zara

IMG: Dr VRK Women's Medical College

Dr. Zara, an international medical graduate, is currently preparing for the USMLE to pursue an internal medicine residency. She has a strong interest in allergy/immunology and endocrinology, and is passionate about clinical research on diabetic complications and allergies.

SR5: Longitudinal Psychological Impact of Psoriasis: A Comparative Study between Adults and Children

Jenny Carpenter

Public health: UNC Gillings

Jenny Carpenter is a public health professional with a background in clinical research, global health, and dermatology. She is a second year MPH in Global Health graduate with a Master of Health Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins.

Mariam Arshad

Biology: John Carroll University

Mariam is a biology major, with Chemistry and Computer Science minors. She is in the Early Acceptance Medical Program through the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM), and plan on attending OU-HCOM after graduation.

Persephone MacKinlay

Health sciences: McMaster University

Persephone is a third year Health Sciences student at McMaster University passionate about advancing knowledge in the area of childrens’ health, with a focus on psychological disorders and skin conditions. She looks forward to making an impact through CARE.

Madeline Chiang

MS1: Virginia Commonwealth University

Madeline Chiang is a medical student from Toronto, Canada with Bachelor's in Neuroscience with minors in Anthropology and Compassionate Care in Medicine at the University of Notre Dame. Her interests include the impact of stress on cognitive function and surgical outcomes.

Jana Lau

Global health: McMaster University

Jana is a incoming 1st Year in Global Health at McMaster who is passionate about supporting health equity. She is interested in learning more about how chronic skin conditions impact psychological well-being. Her aim is to advance understanding of chronic skin conditions and optimize care.

SR6: Depression rates and its psychosocial impact post second- and third-degree burn injuries: A systematic review of the literature

Jenny Wang

Health sciences: McMaster University

Jenny is a third-year Health Sciences student at McMaster University with research interests in mental health, immigrant health, and health policy. In her free time, she enjoys playing badminton and dancing.

Hamza Moghal

University of California, Riverside

Hamza is a recent graduate from the University of California, Riverside. He ispre-med and plans to apply to medical school. He loves to run, go to the beach, and spend time with friends and family. He is very excited to be a part of SR6!

Katie Benaquista

Biology: John Carroll University

Katie just graduated from John Carroll University with her Bachelors in Biology. She is currently applying to medical schools and in her gap year working as a Nursing Assistant. She has truly enjoyed learning about the mental health of burn survivors through CARE!

Iris Jooyoung Lee

UC Berkeley

Iris graduated from UC Berkeley in 2022 and is taking gap years before pursuing medical school. Driven by a passion for mental health, being part of this research team has been incredibly rewarding. This work has deepened her understanding of the complex social determinants

Vaishna Sutharman

Health sciences: Mcmaster University

Vaishna is a second-year student at McMaster Health Sciences, passionate about improving healthcare access for South Asian women. She is interested in dermatology and psychology and hopes to examine the relationships between the two fields throughout her career.

Ahmad Zobair Omar

Kinesthesiology: McMaster University

Zobair is a third-year undergraduate student at McMaster University studying Kinesiology. His keen interest in psychology and its relation with dermatology has driven him to be involved in this project and he iseager to contribute meaningfully to its success and deepen his knowledge

Ashu Cingareddy

Healthcare studies: UT Dallas

I am a Healthcare Studies major and my future career plan is to go to medical school. I am excited to be a part of the CARE program and I hope to learn more about dermatology and psychology research.

Nicolette Tsikouris

Cell biology: John Carroll University

Nicolette is a sophomore at John Carroll University working on getting my Bachelor of Science degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology. She aims to pursue a career in medical research in pediatric orthopedic field and she is very excited and proud to be a part of this team!

Shalmali Bhadkamkar

MS2: University of Toronto

Shalmali is passinate about both research and advocacy. She came to the USA as a first generation immigrant from India knowing no English and learned to become a policy expert in the AMA. Her research work is in transplant medicine, and she wishes to become a surgeon one day.

DO1: From Bench to Bedside: A Comprehensive Analysis of Melanoma Treatment Options in Clinical Medicine

Alyssa Wu

Biochemistry: Western University

Alyssa Wu is a PhD Candidate in Biochemistry at Western University. She obtained her BSc in Honours Life Sciences and a Minor in Music at McMaster University. Her work has been funded by the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Breast Cancer Canada, and TakingITGlobal.

Sara Ramezani

Health sciences: University of Waterloo

Sara Ramezani is a Health Sciences student at the University of Waterloo. She is currently working on a Vitiligo Patient Registry in the C.A.R.E. community team.

Yvonne Shih

North Carolina School Science/ Math

Yvonne is a senior who is passionate about biomedical sciences, healthcare access, and science education, and she hopes to use her knowledge in STEM to forward these interests! In her free time, you can always catch her reading or chatting with friends!

Sia Mehta

Providence High School/NCSSM

Sia is a passionate advocate for public health and medical innovation, specifically among underserved communities. Driven by her commitment towards improving community health, she aspires to become a doctor and make significant contributions.

Stephanie Chen

MS2: Mcmaster University

Stephanie is a second-year medical student at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.

Saghar Zekri

Sciences: University of Toronto

Saghar majors in Health and Disease with minors in Physiology and Immunology. She is passionate about combining medicine and research to make a meaningful impact. Her experience spans multiple labs, including research on methamphetamine's effects on skin

DO2: A systematic review of childhood UV exposure as a predictive risk factor of adulthood cutaneous melanoma amongst people of colour

Parmin Rahimpoor-Marnani

Science: York University

Parmin is a first year Master of Science (MSc) at York University. She is fascinated by the fields of neuroscience and dermatology, and hopes to work towards a more equitable and accessible healthcare in a future career as a clinician scientist.

Mantaka Mamun

Biology: University of Toronto

Mantaka has enthusiasm for advocacy work and the medical field inspired her to be a part of this team. She is also the co-founder of The Henna Vision charity. She likes to spend her free time on creative pursuits and travelling with friends and family

Hamza Moghal

University of California, Riverside

Hamza is a recent graduate from the University of California, Riverside. He ispre-med and plans to apply to medical school. He loves to run, go to the beach, and spend time with friends and family. He is very excited to be a part of SR6!

P1: Studying Factors Related to the High Rate of Psychotic Disorder Misdiagnosis in Racial Minorities

Alisha Haseeb

Health sciences: McMaster University

Alisha Haseeb is a research assistant at the Offord Centre for Child Studies and a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) candidate at McMaster University. She has experience in research, youth engagement, and peer support, focusing on mental health and well-being.

Harshdeep Dhaliwal

Respiratory Therapy: UHN

Harshdeep completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster University (in Biology and PNB) and have been involved in several research projects. She is passionate about understudied populations, like people of colour, and hope to contribute to existing research.

Gurneha Singh

Human biology: University of Toronto

Gurneha is a 4th year at UofT, studying Human Biology. She is passionate about making health care more accessible to marginalized groups and looks forward to further research in this field.

Angela Hong

Health Sciences: McMaster University

Angela is a 3rd year Health Sciences student at McMaster University with research interests in genetics, oncology, and infectious diseases. Through CARE, she aims to bridge translational research with clinical practice, driving meaningful advancements in patient care.

P2: Who seeks mental health care? A study of the intersection of neighbourhood context,ethnicity, and mental health outcomes in adolescents in North America

Iris Jooyoung Lee

UC Berkeley

Iris graduated from UC Berkeley in 2022 and is taking gap years before pursuing medical school. Driven by a passion for mental health, being part of this research team has been incredibly rewarding. This work has deepened her understanding of the complex social determinants

Gurneha Singh

Human biology: University of Toronto

Gurneha is a 4th year at UofT, studying Human Biology. She is passionate about making health care more accessible to marginalized groups and looks forward to further research in this field.

Negin Pak

Psychology: University of Toronto

Negin have a bachelors in science in psychology from University of Toronto. Currently working as a research assistant at St. Michael's Hospital.

Ahmad Yasir Omar

Kinesiology: McMaster University

As a team lead with a robust background in Kinesiology and a distinguished academic record from McMaster University, his keen passion & research involvement, reflected in hi various research projects, drives his desire to help the community.

Alisha Haseeb

Health sciences: McMaster University

Alisha Haseeb is a research assistant at the Offord Centre for Child Studies and a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) candidate at McMaster University. She has experience in research, youth engagement, and peer support, focusing on mental health and well-being.

Clinical

Department of clinical management & improvement

RCR1: Long-Term Efficacy and Patient-Specific Factors in Combination Treatments for Photoaging: A Retrospective Chart Review

Ellie Laughlin

MS3: Rocky Vista University (DO)

Ellie Laughlin is an OMSIII at RVU in Colorado. She has been active in research, health advocacy, and global health projects throughout medical school. Her passion for studying the intersections between medicine furthering scientific knowledge.

Alyssa Wu

Biochemistry: Western University

Alyssa Wu is a PhD Candidate in Biochemistry at Western University. She obtained her BSc in Honours Life Sciences and a Minor in Music at McMaster University. Her work has been funded by the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Breast Cancer Canada, and TakingITGlobal.

Saghar Zekri

Sciences: University of Toronto

Saghar majors in Health and Disease with minors in Physiology and Immunology. She is passionate about combining medicine and research to make a meaningful impact. Her experience spans multiple labs, including research on methamphetamine's effects on skin

Parmin Rahimpoor-Marnani

Science: York University

Parmin is a first year Master of Science (MSc) at York University. She is fascinated by the fields of neuroscience and dermatology, and hopes to work towards a more equitable and accessible healthcare in a future career as a clinician scientist.

RCR2: Longitudinal Study on the Efficacy of Mixed-method Teledermatology in Acne Management

Negin Pak

Psychology: University of Toronto

Negin have a bachelors in science in psychology from University of Toronto. Currently working as a research assistant at St. Michael's Hospital.

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Margaret Mercante

MS2: UVA school of medicine

Meg Mercante is a second-year student at UVA School of Medicine. She received her BA from Vanderbilt University with a major in Medicine, Health, and Society and a minor in Art History. At UVA, she serves as an executive board member of the Virginia Wellness Initiative

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Maziyah Mayet

Psychobiology: UCLA

Maziyah graduated from UCLA in June 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology. She is interested in pursuing ophthalmology and working towards access to healthcare among underserved communities. She looks forward to all the amazing memories she'll make in gap year

Gabrielle Albano

MS4: NYITCOM

Gabrielle is a fourth year medical studdent at NYITCOM. She is passionate about research in various medical fields along with the growth technology plays in improving patient care.

Clinical registry subteam:

Parmin Rahimpoor-Marnani

Science: York University

Parmin is a first year Master of Science (MSc) at York University. She is fascinated by the fields of neuroscience and dermatology, and hopes to work towards a more equitable and accessible healthcare in a future career as a clinician scientist.

Sara Ramezani

Health sciences: University of Waterloo

Sara Ramezani is a Health Sciences student at the University of Waterloo. She is currently working on a Vitiligo Patient Registry in the C.A.R.E. community team.

Dermatology clinic subteam:

Harshdeep Dhaliwal

Respiratory Therapy: UHN

Harshdeep completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster University (in Biology and PNB) and have been involved in several research projects. She is passionate about understudied populations, like people of colour, and hope to contribute to existing research.

Morayo Akintonde

Maternal/Child Health: Howard University

Morayo is a passionate Maternal and Child Health Education major dedicated to improving family well-being through education and support. She is currently researching health inequities in maternal health in Ghana, aiming to uncover and address disparities.

Mantaka Mamun

Biology: University of Toronto

Mantaka has enthusiasm for advocacy work and the medical field inspired her to be a part of this team. She is also the co-founder of The Henna Vision charity. She likes to spend her free time on creative pursuits and travelling with friends and family

Sahrish Masood

Anesthesiology: Stanford university

Sahrish is a clinical research professional with experience at the Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster University, Stanford University, and beyond. Passionate about bridging disparities, Sahrish is committed to advancing inclusive and impactful healthcare solutions.

Dhruv Patel

MS2: Queen's University

Dhruv Patel is a second-year medical student at the Queen’s University School of Medicine. His research interests involve looking at medical applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence, specifically in the fields of neurology and medical imaging.

Neetu Rambharack

University of Toronto

Neetu is a first-year MSc student at the University of Toronto with a scientific passion to improve health diagnostic methods. Her research is centered around epithelial cell disease and injury, tying into her work with the community through C.A.R.E’s clinical team.

Viktoriya Taran

Biochemistry: John Carroll University

Volunteer Logistics member and undergraduate major in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry at John Carroll University who hopes to go on to pursue pediatric medicine and make an impact on the community along the way.

Maria Nasr

Health sciences: McMaster University

Maria is going into her second year in the McMaster Health Science program and is passionate about serving the community. She is particularly interested in the field of medicine, as it allows her to combine her love for science with her desire to help others.

O’Dein Iketubosin

Biomedical Sciences

O'Dein is recent MS in Biomedical Sciences grad hoping to start medical school next year.

Sia Mehta

Providence High School/NCSSM

Sia is a passionate advocate for public health and medical innovation, specifically among underserved communities. Driven by her commitment towards improving community health, she aspires to become a doctor and make significant contributions.

Raqkeem Walker

Adelphi University

Raqkeem is graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Queens, New York. He was an anatomy and biology tutor and academic coach to freshman students. I like to swim, play volleyball, and I am eager to get more experiences in the healthcare field.

Advocacy

Department of patient accessibility & advocacy

Health policy subteams:

Mitchell Hanson

MS3: Medical College of Georgia

Mitch is an MD/MPH candidate at the Medical College of Georgia interested pursuing dermatology. He has interests and experience in sun-protection advocacy, clinical care of underserved demographics, skin of color, LGBTQ+, sexual health, peer mentorship, and public policy.

Austin Le

MS2: University of Illinois

Austin is from San Jose, California and graduated from UC Berkeley where he double-majored in Integrative Biology and Molecular Environmental Biology and received his master’s degree in Environmental Health Sciences.

Raegan Gautam

The College of New Jersey

Raegan is an aspiring physician who seeks to bridge the gap between healthcare and politics. She has a variety of valuable health and political experiences from FQHCs to hospitals to most currently, the U.S. House of Representatives.

SKINnovate subteam:

Yvonne Shih

North Carolina School Science/ Math

Yvonne is a senior who is passionate about biomedical sciences, healthcare access, and science education, and she hopes to use her knowledge in STEM to forward these interests! In her free time, you can always catch her reading or chatting with friends!

Jiah Diana Lee

North Carolina School Science/ Math

Jiah is aa senior at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics! She is passionate about neuroscience and love to read, write, dance, and cook! She's a team lead for SKINnovate working to promote awareness about skin disorders

Aadee Doshi

Centennial High School

Aadee Doshi is a student at Centennial High School and is passionate about the intersection of medicine and engineering, with a focus on biomedical advancements. Aadee wants to explore how translational research initatives can enhance our understanding

Armaan Dhillon

Health sciences: McMaster University

Armaan is a dedicated 4th-year Health Sciences student at McMaster University with a strong passion for skincare. She is committed to raising awareness about the importance of skincare and challenging gender-based stigmas that often discourage individuals from embracing skincare

Patient education book subteams:

BO1:

Sia Mehta

Providence High School/NCSSM

Sia is a passionate advocate for public health and medical innovation, specifically among underserved communities. Driven by her commitment towards improving community health, she aspires to become a doctor and make significant contributions.

Jenny Carpenter

Public health: UNC Gillings

Jenny Carpenter is a public health professional with a background in clinical research, global health, and dermatology. She is a second year MPH in Global Health graduate with a Master of Health Science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology from Johns Hopkins.

Salah Abboushi

Biochemistry: McMaster University

Hi, I'm Salah Abboushi, a fourth-year Honours Biochemistry student at McMaster University with a passion for cancer research. I’m excited to contribute to meaningful projects and collaborate with others who share my enthusiasm for science.

Sophia Salazar

Health/Disease specialist: UofT

Sophia is a BSc Health and Disease Specialist at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus. Her research experiences at UHN and UofT labs has led to her research interests pertaining to infectious diseases and pediatric health.

BO1:

Angela Hong

Health Sciences: McMaster University

Angela is a 3rd year Health Sciences student at McMaster University with research interests in genetics, oncology, and infectious diseases. Through CARE, she aims to bridge translational research with clinical practice, driving meaningful advancements in patient care.

Parmin Rahimpoor-Marnani

Science: York University

Parmin is a first year Master of Science (MSc) at York University. She is fascinated by the fields of neuroscience and dermatology, and hopes to work towards a more equitable and accessible healthcare in a future career as a clinician scientist.

Harshdeep Dhaliwal

Respiratory Therapy: UHN

Harshdeep completed my undergraduate degree at McMaster University (in Biology and PNB) and have been involved in several research projects. She is passionate about understudied populations, like people of colour, and hope to contribute to existing research.

Scoping review subteam:

SCR1: What can be done to bridge gaps throughout a patient’s journey with melanoma? A scoping review

Adil Amarsi

Health Sciences: McMaster University

Adil is a Canadian undergraduate student at McMaster University. He draws on his extensive multidisciplinary background—ranging from research and work to community service and extracurricular experiences—to get jobs done efficiently and effectively.

Ahmad Zobair Omar

Kinesthesiology: McMaster University

Zobair is a third-year undergraduate student at McMaster University studying Kinesiology. His keen interest in psychology and its relation with dermatology has driven him to be involved in this project and he iseager to contribute meaningfully to its success and deepen his knowledge

Aashita Doshi

University of Texas at Dallas

Aashita is passionate about improving patients' lives through education and public health. Her interest in leishmaniasis research is motivated by her goal of reducing public healthcare disparities in under-examined fields of dermatological research and developing countries.

Yasmin Meghdadi

MS1: University of Toronto

Research is a lifelong passion of Yasmin's. She is interested in reconstructive plastic surgery, in particular, burn care. She loves anything creative and arts related, especially poetry and writing. She is excited to begin medical school and continue conducting research!

SCR2: Trends of community initiatives and its efficacy in addressing areas of needs for mental health support across Canada and USA: A scoping review

Harman Bhogal

Health sciences: McMaster University

Harman is a 4th year Health Sciences student at McMaster University passionate about supporting impactful healthcare advancements through the CARE network. His role involves leading systematic and scoping reviews that focus on improving clinical experiences..

Amogh Shamarao

Cell biology: MCDB

Amogh is a MCDB graduate. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching basketball and football, as well as staying involved in the healthcare industry. He is also an avid participant in bioinformatic and wet-lab research.

Sahrish Masood

Anesthesiology: Stanford university

Sahrish is a clinical research professional with experience at the Hospital for Sick Children, McMaster University, Stanford University, and beyond. Passionate about bridging disparities, Sahrish is committed to advancing inclusive and impactful healthcare solutions.