Past Clinic & Trials Staff — Hamilton Allergy - Allergy Clinic and Clinical Trials

Past Staff

Ijaz received his medical degree at University of the West Indies and was a internal medicine resident at San Fernando General Hospital in Trinidad and Tobago. He is currently studying for the Canadian licensing exam. He is interested in researching various areas of immunotherapy, and specially exploring the efficacy of immunotherapy in reveling allergy symptoms. He plans on continuing in internal medicine.

Wardha is a McMaster University graduate, with a major in Life Sciences and minor in Anthropology. Her current research interests include drug hypersensitivity reactions and, quality of life in patients undergoing food oral immunotherapy. She is pursuing a career in clinical research.

Saajida is a University of the West Indies graduate with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). She has 2 years experience in Respirology as part of the Tuberculosis Unit at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. She is passionate about promoting mental health and well-being and hopes to pursue post graduate medical training in Psychiatry. In her free time she enjoys trying new recipes and spending time with family.

Vidi is a McMaster University Life Sciences graduate currently pursuing her MMASc at Western University. Her areas of research are quality of life in food allergy patients and chronic disease prevention. She also enjoys painting and playing guitar and is pursuing a career in public health.

Shahana is a McMaster University graduate. She is currently working as a Project Lead at MEDUCOM Health Inc.

Varshita is an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo studying biology. She is very interested in pursing medicine, and is eager to continue working in healthcare.

Stephanie is a graduate of the Queens University Health Sciences program. Stephanie is currently studying medicine at McMaster University.

Sib is a Drexel University graduate with a degree in Biological Sciences. Her research interests include the food allergies and quality of life of asthma patients. She enjoys spending time with her family and travelling. Sib plans to pursue a career in clinical research.

Vince is a graduate of the McMaster University Biochemistry and Biomedical Research program. He was previously our Clinical Trials Coordinator, responsible for recruitment, consent and regular visits for a variety of drug trials. His research interests include atopic dermatitis in infants with food allergies, efficacy of drug graded oral challenges and the role of education in improving patient quality of life. Vince is currently at the University of Toronto studying medicine.

I’m Neetu, a student at McMaster University in the Life Sciences program. Since leaving Hamilton Allergy, I was able to take what I learned studying pediatric food allergies and publish an abstract with the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. I have presented my findings in Louisville, Kentucky in November 2022. Aside from the many incredible opportunities I had, I broadened my knowledge of allergy and immunology healthcare as a whole.

I’m Gurnoor, a student at the University of Waterloo pursuing a Bachelor’s in Health Studies. I worked as a Clinical Trials Co-op at Hamilton Allergy Clinic for two semesters. Along with conducting clinical trials, I published an abstract related to pediatric allergic rhinitis. By seeing patients’ struggles and journeys closely, I hope that in the future I can pursue a career in clinical research. This experience not only helped me in developing my professional skills but also served as a period of personal development which I am confident will help me tremendously in my future endeavors.

I'm Meridith. I worked with Hamilton Allergy as a Medical Transcriptionist on a past co-op placement. I was introduced to clinical research while at the clinic and saw that almost anything can be researchable! During my time, I was able to see trends in patient data, design a survey to identify potential barriers and opportunities for patient epinephrine use and developed communications for patients on COVID-19 vaccines. Since graduating from the University of Waterloo's Health Studies BSc. program, I am pursuing a Master of Public Health degree to further build skills in program planning, health promotion, evaluation and epidemiology.

I’m Tanzim, a student at the University of Waterloo studying Chemistry. My current research interest lies in pharmaceuticals, specifically drug discovery. Since leaving the clinic, I have completed another semester at the University of Waterloo and I am currently on my third work term. My experience at the clinic gave me firsthand experience in the medical field, and has furthered my interest in pharmaceuticals through meetings with drug representatives and working with pharmacies.

Vince is a medical student at the University of Toronto and also a graduate of the McMaster University Biochemistry and Biomedical Research program. As a Clinical Trials Coordinator, he was responsible for recruitment, consent and regular visits for a variety of drug trials. Vince’s research interests include atopic dermatitis in infants with food allergies, efficacy of drug graded oral challenges and the role of education in improving patient quality of life.

Claire graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Biology from McMaster University in 2020. After this, she completed the Master of Public Policy program at the University of Toronto where she focused on health and environmental policy. Currently, Claire works as a Policy Analyst for Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada. Her work focuses on environmental policy and sustainable technologies in the aerospace sector. Claire's experience at the clinic helped to refine her collaboration, written and oral communication, and research and analysis skills.

Siya is an undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo specializing in Health Science. Her research interests include immunology and quality of life in allergy patients. Siya enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She plans on pursing a career in clinical research.

Ava is an undergraduate student at Dalhousie University specializing in Microbiology and Immunology.
During her time at the clinic, Ava authored research on food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) food reintroduction and parental attitudes.
Ava is eager to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry and continue working in the clinical trial world.

Andrew is a medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University and also a graduate of the McMaster Chemical Biology Co-op program. As a co-op student, he authored research on patterns of resolution in patients with non-IgE milk protein induced colitis. Andrew’s research interests include critical care and community psychiatry and his time at the clinic showed him a dynamic and engaging way of practicing medicine, shaping who he aspires to be as a physician: a community leader, a scholar, a healer and a mentor to future generations of physicians.

Annie is a biology undergraduate student at the University of Waterloo. Annie enjoys volunteering at the hospital, spending time at various cafes, and helping out with her campus community whenever possible. She is aiming to pursue an accelerated nursing program after her undergraduate degree.