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Sandra joined the University of New Brunswick (UNB) in the fall of 2017 as a Research Associate in the Department of Sociology, following a year-long postdoctoral fellowship. Prior to her appointment at UNB, she completed her doctoral studies in epidemiology at McGill University. She also holds a master's degree in epidemiology and a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences with a focus on Biology from the University of Western Ontario. Sandra has a significant background as a research manager overseeing various local and national research projects across Ontario and Quebec. Her primary research focus is neuroepidemiology, utilizing population-level administrative data from DataNB (formerly NB-IRDT) to inform health strategies in New Brunswick. She is actively involved in research relating to chronic disease epidemiology across the lifespan, with current projects targeting pediatric and aging populations, as well as dementia prevention and health service utilization for frailty. Her work also includes collaborations with provincial and national bodies, such as the Collaborative Care for Seniors Health with Horizon Health Network and the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA). Additionally, Sandra explores the mental health impacts of COVID-19 and develops professional development training workshops aimed at enhancing statistical research methods for various stakeholders including government officials, academics, and healthcare staff.
Department of Business / Department of Management / Department of Business Administration