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Dr. Tanya Dahms

Professor | University of Regina

Advanced microscopy, Herbicide impact, Environment, Unintended impact of pesticides, Intended impact of antifungals, Essential oil-based antifungals, Microbial ultrastructure https://www.uregina.ca/science/chem-biochem/people/faculty/tanya-dahms.html https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tanya_Dahms

Dr. Jennifer Robson

Associate Professor | Carleton University

social policy, public policy, government, poverty, welfare policy, taxes and transfers, poverty alleviation, policy advocacy

Dr. Amy Greer

Associate Professor, Biology | Trent University

infectious diseases, transmission of infectious diseases, epidemiology, pandemics, disease dynamics, public health, emerging diseases, intervention, COVID-19

Emilie Dionne

Scientist / Researcher | McGill University & St. Mary's Research Centre

Qualitative methodology, Difference-based analysis, Intersectionality in health equity, Health inequity, Health access and inequality for disabled and racially diverse, Political theory, Feminism, Critical thinking

Darby Lee Young

Principal Accessibility Strategist | Level Playing Field Inc

Universal design, Barrier free, Accessibility, Inclusion