Dr. Bahaa Abu Raya

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Bahaa Abu-Raya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University and a clinician-scientist with the Canadian Center for Vaccinology. His research over the past decade has mainly focused on maternal pertussis immunization, seeking to identify the ideal timing for vaccination during pregnancy. His studies explore the effects of maternal vaccination on the immune responses of both mothers and infants, including the transfer of antibodies through breast milk. He has contributed to practice-changing immunization policies in Canada and other countries, authored consensus papers and textbook chapters in the field of maternal immunization, and has led various funded research projects involving the evaluation of vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus and pertussis. His laboratory employs advanced techniques to analyze the immune responses to vaccination and infection, aiming to protect mother-infant pairs from infectious diseases. Dr. Abu-Raya collaborates with national and international experts in his field through various research initiatives and projects.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Involved in teaching and research within the Department of Pediatrics.

Awards

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Outstanding Achievement Clinical sub-specialty Resident Fellow Award

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University of British Columbia Pediatric Research Award, Subspecialty Residency/Fellow Research Award

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Young Investigator Award Basic Science

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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship Award

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Michael Smith Health Research British Columbia Award