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Neelam Punjani is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing. Her research interests primarily focus on children's health and well-being, adolescent sexual health, qualitative research, and knowledge translation. Dr. Punjani advocates for positive sexual health outcomes for children and young adults, centering her work around innovative digital knowledge translation tools to support children and parents in accessing age-appropriate, gender-oriented sexuality education. Her approach integrates participatory action research and art-based methodologies, aiming to drive advancements in patient engagement and nursing science. She has collaborated on various grants and projects that explore healthcare practices among immigrant populations in Canada and aims to empower parents and youth regarding healthy sexuality. Neelam is also involved in teaching and mentoring students, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary research and community engagement in her courses. Her contributions have earned her recognition through several awards, including the Children’s Healthcare Canada Innovation Impact Awards and the King Charles III Coronation Medal from the Canadian Nurses Association.
University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB
Teaching and conducting research in the Faculty of Nursing, focusing on children and adolescent health.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management