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Kim Hellemans is an Assistant Professor in Neuroscience at Carleton University, recognized for her dedication as an educator and researcher. Her work focuses on the intersection of mental health, substance use, and academic outcomes in emerging adults, particularly examining problematic cannabis use and the mental health of graduate students. Hellemans advocates for knowledge translation and has developed popular neuroscience animations addressing substance use stigma. She co-hosts the award-winning podcast 'Minding the Brain', which aims to communicate cutting-edge neuroscience to a public audience. Hellemans is committed to applying an integrative neuroscience perspective, amalgamating biological, psychological, and social approaches, to address the complexities of stress, trauma, and well-being. She teaches various courses on neuroscience and mental health and supervises both undergraduate and graduate level research projects, aiming to train interdisciplinary scholars who can transform health systems related to mental health and substance use.
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