Patient-Oriented Research Awards

As part of our commitment to facilitating research relationships between patients, researchers, healthcare providers, decision-makers and other stakeholders, we provide awards to support teams conducting Patient-Oriented Research in the Island Health region.

Graduate Student POR Fellows 2021-22

The Island Centre’s Graduate Fellowships provide students with training and support in the principles and practice of patient-oriented research, create opportunities for collaboration, and build capacity for patient-oriented research. Below is a list of the 14 Graduate POR 2021-22 Fellows, funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) as part of Canada’s Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR).

Patient-Oriented Research (POR) Master’s Fellowship Awardees
  • Arie Ross, Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria
    • Global Goal, Local Impact: Access to Abortion Services for Indigenous Peoples in Canada
  • Rob Higgins, Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria
    • Can gay blood donation policy reduce stigma: U=U and PrEP in the context of blood donation
  • Abby Hutchison, Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria
    • Research for the implementation of drug checking in non-urban areas on VI as a response to the unregulated illicit supply
  • Jordan Monks, Social Dimensions of Health, University of Victoria
    • Exploring the SDoH Associated with STI in Older Cis-Gender Women
  • Anthony Amato, Social Dimensions of Health, University of Victoria
    • An intersectional examination of discrimination and social support among GBTQ2S+ before and throughout the pandemic
  • Eleah Stringer, Social Dimensions of Health, University of Victoria
    • Utility of electronic decision-support tools for patients with head and neck cancer
  • Cara Miller, Exercise Science, Physical & Health Education, University of Victoria
    • Patients’ Perspectives of Exercise with Bone Metastases
  • Logan White, Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria
    • Treating Substance Addiction/Dependence 2SLGBTQQIA with Psilocybin or LSD
Patient-Oriented Research (POR) PhD Fellowship Awardees
  • Pauline Song, Psychology, University of Victoria
    • Narrative Exploration of the Experience of Racialized Youth Who Receive Mental Healthcare in Victoria, BC
  • Audrey Tung, Geography, University of Victoria
    • Holding Space for Older Women who are Underhoused
  • Mattie Walker, Social Dimensions of Health, University of Victoria
    • Exploring Safety in Trauma Support Contexts with Trans, Two-Spirit, and Nonbinary People in Island Health
  • Taylor Snowden-Richardson, Medical Sciences, University of Victoria
    • Train your Brain...At home! Exploring a highly accessible, therapeutic program for individuals with traumatic brain injuries
  • Alex Wells, Public Health and Social Policy, University of Victoria
    • An Exploratory Study on the role of LGBTQ2SSpecific Recreational Sports in Canadian Healthcare Ecosystem
  • Coady Babin, Social Dimensions of Health, University of Victoria
    • We Are Here: LBTQ+ women with chronic health conditions experiences in Canadian Healthcare systems