The Brenda Strafford Foundation is fortunate to have an external group of academic researchers advising on how to identify and implement research initiatives that benefit the residents we serve and contribute to advancing knowledge and practice to support the improved health and wellness of seniors. This group is comprised of a network of researchers from disciplines including medicine, nursing, environmental design and kinesiology.
Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc (co-chair)
Medical Director Specialized Geriatric Services, Alberta Health Services Calgary Zone
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Jeanne Besner RN, MA, PhD(N)
Previously Director of Health Systems and Workforce Research Unit, Alberta Health Services
John Brown PhD
Interim Dean, Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary
Dr. William Ghali
Scientific Director of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Wayne Giles PhD
Board Member, The Brenda Strafford Foundation
Human Performance Lab, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
Dr. Michelle Grinman
General Internal Medicine Specialist, Alberta Health Services and Clinical Knowledge Lead at Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network
Dr. David Hogan
The Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Geriatric Medicine
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Joon Lee PhD
Associate Professor of Health Data Science (Community Health Sciences & Cardiac Sciences)
Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Marc Poulin PhD
The Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair In Alzheimer Research
Cumming School of Medicine and Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
Dr. MaryJane Shankel
Medical Director Bow View Manor and Wentworth Manor, The Brenda Strafford Foundation
Susan Slaughter PhD, GNC(c), RN
Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta
Lorraine Venturato PhD
Chair in Gerontology, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary
Navjot Virk RN MN (co-chair)
Research and Innovative Practice Manager, The Brenda Strafford Foundation
Mike Conroy
President and CEO, The Brenda Strafford Foundation
Jenny Robinson RN, BN, M.Ed, CHE
Chief Operating Officer, The Brenda Strafford Foundation
