Meet a Researcher

Get to know the scientists behind the discoveries!

CRINA is proud to showcase the diverse researchers driving cancer research forward in Northern ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥. Click on any profile to learn more about their work, their journey, and what motivates them to make a difference.

Department of Oncology

Associate Professor, Department of Oncology

Dr. Baker's research tries to better understand the relationship between colorectal cancer and the immune system. 

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Assisstant Professor, Department of Oncology

The main goal of Dr. Mirzaei's research is to activate the body's own immune system to fight against glioblastoma cells.

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Professor, Department of Oncology

Dr. Godbout's team studies factors that promote the spread of different types of cancers, including brain cancer and prostate cancer.

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Radiation Oncologist & Associate Professor, Department of Oncology

Dr. Usmani's main focus on research is in prostate brachytherapy.

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department of dentistry

Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry

Dr. Neelakantan's work focuses on developing preventative and therapeutic approaches for treating debilitating effects of cancer therapy such as infected oral ulcers. 

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Departmet of surgery

Urologist & Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery

Dr. Kinnaird uses new imaging technologies such as MRI, PSMA PET, and high resolution micro-ultrasound to better detect prostate cancer.

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faculty of Rehabilitation medicine

Professor, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine - Physical Therapy

Dr. McNeely's research focuses on impairments related to cancer and cancer treatment, such as fatigue, incontinence, peripheral neuropathy.

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