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Gabriela Ilie is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University and holds the Endowed Soillse Research Scientist position focusing on Prostate Cancer Quality of Life Research. Her pioneering research emphasizes understanding the needs and challenges faced by men diagnosed with prostate cancer and survivorship care. Ilie translates her research into practical education and empowerment programs aimed at enhancing the lives of cancer survivors. Her innovative work leverages technology to implement and sustain models that foster patient education and empowerment. Dr. Ilie is known for her collaborative approach, engaging patients as research partners and coordinating with community organizations and stakeholders. Together with Dr. Rob Rutledge, she developed the Patient Personal Empowerment Programs (PEPs), which are now being adopted as standard care models for cancer treatment across Canada and internationally. Ilie has an extensive academic publishing record with over 100 significant papers and is committed to mentoring students in epidemiology and medical fields. She aims to address psychosocial interventions in cancer survivorship and has been actively involved in dissemination of her findings to support communities morally and educationally.
Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in the field of community health and epidemiology, focusing on cancer survivorship and empowerment.
University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Instructed courses on psychology and neuroscience to a diverse cohort of students.