Professor Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah

Biography

Dr. Aynharan Sinnarajah joined the Division of Palliative Care at Queen’s University and Lakeridge Health, taking on the role of Dr. Gillian Gilchrist Chair in Palliative Care Research from June 1, 2021. He has a proven record of success as a clinician-scientist, with a focus on advancing palliative care provisions. Dr. Sinnarajah's responsibilities include clinical practice, teaching, supervision, and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postgraduate trainees. He has completed a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto, earned an MD, and a Fellowship in Palliative Medicine from the University of Calgary, along with a Master’s in Public Health (Quantitative Methods) from Harvard University. He has served as an Assistant Professor Clinical Lecturer at the University of Calgary in the Division of Palliative Care and has extensive experience as a Palliative Care Consultant at Alberta Health Services. Dr. Sinnarajah has authored or co-authored 120 peer-reviewed manuscripts, book chapters, and conference abstracts, while securing funding for research projects totaling over $9 million. His research interests include innovation in palliative care models, integration of palliative care within the healthcare continuum, and the use of data-driven decision-making techniques.

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