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Research Excellence
c) Profile and track successes of Core Members to elevate the academic profile of Windsor-Essex
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We continue to add new members to our research ecosystem, surpassing members.
Highlighting Member Profiles, Projects and Successes
Our research activities are driven by our Principal and Core Associate Members who are actively engaged in research on a daily basis. Members profiles, projects and successes continue to be shared on social media, newsletters and added to the WE-SPARK website.
Members are asked to submit research activities and successes for the bi-monthly newsletter. They are distributed to our research community and archived on our website. The newsletter for Q4 highlighted:
• Over $1 Million in new funding
• 15 publications
• 5 awards
Local physicians and healthcare providers need academic appointments to build their research programs. In Q3, WE-SPARK facilitated 6 Adjunct Appointments in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Windsor for the following members:
Clinical Assistant Professor Appointments: Dr. Jennifer Voth, Dr. Larry Jacobs, Dr. Reema Ray, Dr. Kiran Tatlay and Dr. Ross Lepera Professor of Practice Appointment: Christine Wellington, R.D., MS., BSc.
Publishing Dates
June, 2022
August, 2022
October, 2022
December, 2022
February, 2023
April, 2023
f) Provide a central hub for research processes and system navigation
Fresh tissue trials continue to move forward with patient tissue collected at WRH transported to research labs at UWindsor. In Q4, 20 patient blood samples were included as part of the collection process. WE-SPARK’s Translational Research Associate, Kyle Lago is coordinating and documenting study processes in preparation for expansion.
