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OUR TEAM

Team Lead

Tejal Patel

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PharmD    

Clinical Associate Professor, Schlegel Specialist in Medication Management and Aging

University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy, UW-Schlegel Research Institute of Aging

Tejal Patel’s research interests include the assessment, classification, and management of drug-related problems in persons presenting with cognitive impairment, dementia, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease as well as the frail elderly in primary care settings with a particular focus on medication management capacity and adherence to medications.

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On a personal note, Tejal likes to watch movies, particularly hero movies.

Research Coordinators

Rishabh Sharma (2023)

Rishabh Sharma

 

Rishabh Sharma is from Punjab, India.  He completed his PharmD in 2020 from the Indo Soviet Friendship College of Pharmacy and worked as an associate in the health economics and outcomes research department. ​

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Rishabh’s research interests are in gerontological and geriatric care. He has published several papers on the topic entitled "potentially inappropriate medication in older adults" in highly reputed journals and has earned several awards in national and international conferences. ​

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One fun fact about Rishabh is that he loves to travel to different parts of the world.

PharmD, MSc Pharmacy

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Bincy Baby

 

Bincy is from Kerala, India. She completed her MSc in Pharmacy from the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy in May 2024, under the supervision of Dr. Tejal Patel. Prior to this, she earned her PharmD from Kerala University of Health Sciences and gained 3.5 years of experience as a Neurology Clinical Pharmacist in India. Her research interests focus on neurological conditions such as stroke, headaches, cognitive disorders, and geriatric care.

 

In her free time, Bincy enjoys playing badminton, hiking, watching TV shows, and traveling.

PharmD, MSc Pharmacy

PhD Students

Ghada Elba

Ghada Elba 2023

BSc Pharm, PharmD, MSc

Ghada is a currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Waterloo. She has completed her masters degree in 2021 majoring in pharmacy practice . Ghada’s research focus is in the area of assessing and improving medication adherence through the development of smart and innovative tools. Ghada has also experience in medication use evaluation projects, clinical practice skills training and academic teaching. 

 

In her free time, Ghada loves to read, paint, cook and explore new travel destinations. 

Master's Candidates

Karyman Ghanem

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BPharm

Karyman is from Cairo, Egypt, holds a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from RAK Medical and Health Sciences University. With three years of hands-on experience as a community pharmacist in the United Arab Emirates, she has gained valuable insights into patient care. Karyman is interested in research topics related to medication management, medication adherence technology, and pharmacist intervention.

 

Karyman enjoys playing tennis, hiking, and listening to music in her free time.

Shaheena Fakir  

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BPharm, CDE, CPGx 

Shaheena is a Registered Pharmacist in Ontario with eight years of community practice experience and certifications in diabetes education and pharmacogenomics. She earned her BPharm in South Africa and is currently pursuing an MSc in Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo while continuing to practice. Passionate about teaching, Shaheena has mentored numerous students throughout her career. She aims to use this opportunity to learn more about academia, research as well as build professional networks. 

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Outside of pharmacy, she is a henna artist, enjoys playing badminton and exploring the outdoors in the summer.

Current Research Assistants

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Alexander Stavropoulos

BSc Honours Science 

Alex recently graduated from the University of Waterloo with a degree in Honours Science. Alex is interested in finding innovative ways to improve patient experience and healthcare outcomes using modern technology such as social media and artificial intelligence.

 

Alex loves running, baking and exploring new places.

Current Volunteer Students

Maddie Park

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 Medical Sciences (c.)

​Madelyne is a forth-year student at the University of Western Ontario studying Medical Sciences. She hopes to make a positive difference in the community by aiding in the recruitment process for various studies implementing automated medication dispenser devices. She aspires to further her passion in the science by pursuing dentistry post- graduation.

 

In her free time, she enjoys baking, crocheting and snowboarding.

Qamar Mobayed

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 Pharm D (c.)

Qamar is a third-year pharmacy student at the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy. She is interested in geriatric care and learning new innovative ideas within the field of pharmacy. She hopes to deepen her understanding of research methodology and contribute to improving medication management and patient care.

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A fun fact about Qamar is that she can say “thank you” in 15 languages!

Astha Patel 

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 Honours Sciences (c.)

​Astha is a third-year honours science undergraduate at the University of Waterloo. As she prepares for medical school, she hopes to deepen her knowledge of science and medicine and is enthusiastic about making a significant contribution to research. She looks forward to developing her data analysis and problem-solving abilities as well as learning new scientific ideas as part of her work with the research team.

 

Outside academics, Astha likes swimming, spending time with friends and family.

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Past Research Employees

Peter F 2023

Peter Farquharson
Mar 2023 - Nov 2023

BMus, Teacher's Certificate

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Jessica Ivo
May 2017 - Feb 2023

BSc, MHI

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Sarah Abu Fadaleh
Feb 2021 - Dec 2022

BSc Pharm, MSc

Past Postgraduate Students

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Sadaf Faisal

(Sep 2019 - May 2022)

PhD in Pharmacy, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy

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Haya Fernandez

(Sep 2015 - Aug 2017)

MSc in Pharmacy, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy​

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Hamed Tabeefer

(Jan 2015 - Dec 2016)

MSc in Pharmacy, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy

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Co-supervision with Dr. Chang

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Mo Chen

(Sep 2014 - Dec 2016)

MSc in Pharmacy, University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy

 

Co-supervision with Dr. Chang

Past Undergraduate Students & Volunteers

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Arshia Chauhan

Sept 2023 - Dec 2024

University of Waterloo

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Victoria Nguyen

Sept 2023 - April 2024

University of Waterloo

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Prapti Choudhuri

May 2023 - Aug 2024

University of Waterloo

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Heather Schlere

Jan 2023 - March 2023

University of Waterloo

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Andrea Ta

(Feb 2021 - Apr 2021)

University of Waterloo

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Catherine Lee

(Jan 2019 - Aug 2019)

University of Waterloo

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Chao Dong Hu

(Jan 2016 - Aug 2016)

University of Waterloo

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Nathaniel Askett

(May 2011 - Aug 2011)

University of Waterloo

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Brent McCready-Branch

May 2024 - August 2024

University of Waterloo

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Nischal Ghookal

Sept 2023 - April 2024

University of Waterloo

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Jasdeep Kaur Gill 

May 2023 - Aug 2023

University of Waterloo

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Neil Mahajan

(May 2022 -  Aug 2022)

University of Western Ontario

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Saanchi Singh

(Feb 2021 - Apr 2021)

University of Waterloo

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Aidan McDougall

(May 2018 - Aug 2018)

 University of Waterlo

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Maheen Farooqi

(Jan 2016 - Apr 2016)

 University of Waterloo

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Tanaya Sharma

Jan 2024 - Aug 2024

University of Waterloo

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Ayesha Firoz

Sept 2023 - April 2024

University of Waterloo

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Hawa Patel

Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

University of Waterloo

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Abiramy Srirangan

(May 2020 -  Apr 2022)

University of Waterloo

School of Pharmacy

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Labiba Nahian

(Sep 2020 - Dec 2020)

University of Waterloo

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Jessica Ivo

(May 2017 - Aug 2017)

 University of Waterloo

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Niraj Maulkhan

(Jan 2014 - Aug 2014)

University of Waterloo

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Jose Adur

June 2024 - Aug 2024

University of Waterloo

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Sabiha Lakhi

Sept 2023 - April 2024

University of Waterloo

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Yusra Aslam

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

University of Waterloo

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Pruntha Kanagasundaram

Aug 2021 - Oct 2023

University of Waterloo

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Daniel Jin

(May 2020 - Aug 2020)

University of Waterloo

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Akriti Pandey

(Jan 2017 - May 2017)

University of Waterloo

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Amy Chan

(May 2014 - Aug 2014)

University of Waterloo

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SooMin Park

Sept 2023 - April 2024

University of Waterloo

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Imra Hudani

Sept 2023 -April 2024

University of Waterloo

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Devine Samoth

Jan 2023 - May 2023

University of Waterloo

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Farah Alam

(Sept 2021 -  Dec 2021)

University of Waterloo

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Clea Heathfield

(Jan 2020 - May 2020)

University of Waterloo

School of Pharmacy

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Shail Patel

(May 2016 - Aug 2016)

University of Waterloo

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Mikaela Klie

(Sept 2013 - Dec 2013)

University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy

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