Co-Lead
Co-Lead
Director, Data Science and Innovation
Director, Strategy Partnerships and Operations VITAL
Director, Operations and Strategic Partnerships
Data Quality Analyst
Communications Specialist
Data Quality Analyst
Senior Data Scientist
Project Manager, Strategy Partnerships and Operations VITAL
Data Quality Analyst
Director, Strategy Partnerships and Operations VITAL
Data Quality Analyst
Research Data Scientist
Co-Lead
I am an internal medicine physician and scientist at Unity Health Toronto and the Temerty Professor of AI Research and Education in Medicine at the University of Toronto.
I completed a BSc in Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie, medical school and residency at the University of Toronto, a Masters in Economic and Social History at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, a 1-year interdisciplinary fellowship with the Canadian Frailty Network a 2-year research fellowship studying big data and advanced analytics in the Clinician Investigator Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a 1-year fellowship in Artificial Intelligence and Compassion with AMS Healthcare.
I serve as a Provincial Clinical Lead for Quality Improvement in General Internal Medicine with Ontario Health, the Vice-Chair of the Researcher Council of the Digital Research Alliance of Canada, and was a member of the Council of Canadian Academies Expert Panel on Health Data Sharing. I received the 2023 Canadian Society of Internal Medicine New Investigator Award, the 2022 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Early Career Leadership Award and the 2022 Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s early career Trailblazer Award in Population and Public Health Research.
I am near the ocean.
Co-Lead
I am a hospital-based general internist at St Michaels Hospital and Scientist at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute. I am co-lead of the GEMINI program. I am also the Provincial Co-Lead, Quality Improvement in General Internal Medicine at Ontario Health, and I find this a great fit for my clinical work and research focus.
At the University of Toronto, I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation. I am a member of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table.
My training includes a degree in Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering), Medical Doctorate, Residency and Fellowship in General Internal Medicine at the University of Toronto. I was the first physician appointed as a David E. Bell Fellow at Harvard University and my post-doctoral training focused on social determinants of health and population health through use of large datasets.
Notable research recognitions at the University of Toronto include the Dean’s Emerging Leader Award, the President’s Impact Award, and being named a Senior Fellow at Massey College. I received the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine’s New Investigator Award and the Graham Farquharson Knowledge Translation Fellowship from the PSI Foundation. I have received >$65 million in grant funding as Principal Investigator from sources such as CIHR, NSERC, and the Canadian Cancer Society. I have published >100 peer-reviewed publications (h-index 35, >50 as first/senior author), including in high impact journals such as JAMA, the BMJ, PLOS Medicine and PNAS as first/senior author.
I am a Canada Research Chair in Data-Informed Health Care Improvement and Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. I serve as a Provincial Clinical Lead for Quality Improvement in General Internal Medicine with Ontario Health, and am Vice-President Research at the Canadian Society of Internal Medicine. I am on the advisory board of the BMJ.
I was the Scientific Director of the Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table and co-authored >50 science and policy briefs that shaped the policy, public health and clinical response to the COVID-19 crisis. I am a member of the Federal Expert Panel on Science Advisory and Research convened by the Minister of Health.
I can see something grow that I have nurtured and cared for. For GEMINI, I feel inspired as I see our team grow stronger and more skilled in striving to achieve the complex and broad goals we have set for ourselves.
Director, Data Science and Innovation
I have a background in both Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, holding bachelor’s degrees in each. My interest in health sciences led me to continue with a Master’s in Biomedical Engineering, and eventually a Ph.D. in Public Health and Health Science from the University of Waterloo. This path has helped me work across different areas where health, technology, and research come together.
I have experience in both the private and public sectors. I began my career at Deloitte, one of the Big Four management consulting firms, where I worked with clients across healthcare, including pharmaceuticals, government, and hospitals. I focused on a range of data-related initiatives, from cloud migration to data science and analytics. I then joined Sanofi, where I worked on several innovative data projects. My passion for building data platforms eventually led me to Supply Ontario, where I co-led the development of a cloud-based platform to collect and integrate data from various organizations. In addition to my professional roles, I also serve as an Adjunct Faculty member at Northeastern University.
I’m most inspired when collaborating with a strong team to build solutions that make a real impact. I’m motivated by the opportunity to simplify complex challenges and deliver outcomes that are both practical and meaningful.
Spending time with my family
Reading, particularly books that offer new perspectives or inspire fresh thinking
Director, Strategy Partnerships and Operations VITAL
Director, Operations and Strategic Partnerships
I’m a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and two Master’s degrees, one in Nursing and one in Health Management. I also hold the Certified Health Executive designation with the Canadian College of Health Leaders and am completing CPA training through CPA Ontario. This blend of clinical, operational, and financial education shapes how I approach system design, performance improvement, and data-informed decision making.
I have led provincial and organizational initiatives focused on improving care quality, developing data systems, and supporting interdisciplinary teams. My work has included directing complex portfolios, overseeing large clinical datasets, building performance frameworks, and working closely with physicians, researchers, and health system leaders to implement changes that scale. Across roles, my focus has been on creating clarity, aligning teams around shared goals, and establishing structures that help people do their best work.
I feel most inspired when working with thoughtful and curious people to solve complex issues. I enjoy the intersection of data, clinical practice, and system transformation. I am really motivated by seeing ideas translate into meaningful improvements.
Playing recreational sports with friends, discovering great restaurants, and catching up over a good coffee.
Data Quality Analyst
I graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Science, Joint Honours in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Before joining GEMINI, I contributed to IATA’s modern baggage messaging project, helping improve data exchange between airlines, reduce waiting time at carousels, and make baggage information more accessible to everyone.
I’m most inspired when I’m learning new things and solving challenges with people I enjoy working with. Having a team that’s open, kind, and warm makes all the difference.
Traveling and tennis are my favorite ways to unwind.
Communications Specialist
I received my Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science at the University of Toronto, and Master of Journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Before working in communications, I was a journalist for 10 years covering science, technology, business and national news in print, digital, radio and TV. I’m particularly fond of longform storytelling, whether it’s a radio documentary or a feature magazine story. I’ve worked as a producer at CBC’s Quirks & Quarks, putting together stories of shocking discoveries and amazing advances in science. Outside of work, I’ve created and hosted two educational podcasts, “Wiser Living” and “Culture Atlas,” on Spotify.
Meeting people with different life experiences and learning from them.
Travelling, music, nature, art, skating
Data Quality Analyst
I completed my Bachelor of Science from the University of Toronto, majoring in Statistics and minoring in Mathematics.
During my undergrad, I was part of a team who created an interactive R package for learning the essentials of RStudio and GitHub.
I am working with great people and have the chance to learn from others.
Playing and watching sports (mainly baseball and golf), watching sitcoms, playing with my dog
Senior Data Scientist
I completed my HBSc and MSc in Health & Diseases and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. I obtained my PhD at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children in Translational Medicine.
I joined GEMINI after completing my graduate training, where I conducted data-heavy research studies involving a wide range of analytical approaches. During my PhD, I led a Global Health research project on inpatient mortality of malnourished children. I applied statistical modeling to hospital health records and identified clinical predictors for mortality to support risk stratification. Using machine learning approaches, I integrated clinical data with high-dimensional lab data (metabolome, proteome, biomarkers) to understand roles of systemic inflammation and metabolism in mortality for intervention development. For my Masters, I used bioinformatics to study host-microbial interactions in an animal model of infectious colitis.
I work with motivated and friendly individuals
I know that my work can make a positive impact in people’s lives
Playing with my dogs
Exploring new food and restaurants
Puzzle solving activities: board games, escape room, video games etc.
Project Manager, Strategy Partnerships and Operations VITAL
Prior to joining GEMINI I worked at UHN as part of the Integrated Care program, where I contributed to the City of Toronto’s COVID-19 mobile vaccination strategy, a variety of remote care monitoring projects, and the development of a digital health strategy for the program. I am passionate about health equity advocacy and have worked with a variety of organizations to advance a more equitable health system in Canada and beyond. I am a freelance writer in my spare time.
I feel most inspired when I have free time in nature and when I’m in good company.
Data Quality Analyst
I graduated from University of Toronto with a MASc in Biomedical Engineering and a BASc, Engineering Science.
At my previous role as a biomedical systems engineer, I helped to develop a cloud-connected, fabric-based wearable holter monitor for patients with cardiovascular issues.
During my masters I lead a team to win “best design” for our working prototype at the Hamlyn Surgical Robotics Competition.
When my brain has latched onto a problem and I can feel it working to figure out how to solve it and being able to bounce those ideas and iterate with others!
Soup, volleyball, people watching in new cities
Data Quality Analyst
I completed my Bachelor of Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in Statistics and minoring in Risk Management.
Used to work at a start-up company in healthcare industry, focusing on the vital data of elderly individuals, and work on data pipeline and statistical modelling. I have also worked as a data analyst for a retail company called A.S Watsons, where I prepared data analyses for personalization projects.
Work with an innovative team on a meaningful industry, and learn from each other
Playing board games and table tennis
Spending quality time with my friends and my cat Miso
Research Data Scientist
I completed a bachelors degree in Mathematics in China, followed by a masters degree in Mathematics, focusing on Statistics from the University of Ottawa.
Prior to GEMINI, I worked at IMBA Medical as a Data Analyst to support the COVID-19 health screening system. Some of my duties included extracting and maintaining datasets integrity on cloud-based software, performing data analysis, statistical modelling, machine learning algorithms and data visualizations. I helped my company achieve an 80% increase in data automation efficiency and 15% revenue growth.
During my masters, I collaborated with researchers from various disciplines and worked on an Epidemiologist research project. This project focused on creating an algorithm for simulating data, which was used for the investigation of Maternal-Gene-Environments and Pathway Effects. These effects were then evaluated based on their potential impact on birth defects. As far as we know, we were the first team to make a ground-breaking discovery on a worldwide genome level.
When I know what I am doing is helping people and potentially helping the world.
Painting
Travel
Working out
Spending time with family and pets