Our research team is proud to celebrate two significant academic achievements by congratulating one of our Master’s students and one of our PhD students on the successful defence of their theses.
Master’s Defence
Congratulations to Jasmine Friedrich Yap on the successful defence of her Master’s thesis, Adapting Current Fracture Prevention Guidelines to Home Care Settings in Canada.
Her research explored how existing fracture prevention guidelines can be adapted to better support individuals receiving care in home care settings across Canada. By addressing the unique challenges and opportunities within home-based care, this work contributes valuable insights toward improving fracture prevention strategies and supporting healthier aging in the community.
The successful defence reflects Jasmine’s dedication, hard work, and commitment to advancing research that has meaningful implications for clinical practice and patient care.
PhD Defence
We also extend our congratulations to Dr. Michael Ibekaku on the successful defence of his doctoral dissertation, Co-Creating a Contextually Appropriate Physical Activity Program for Dementia in Nigeria: A Multi-Method Study.
This research focused on developing a culturally relevant and contextually appropriate physical activity program for people living with dementia in Nigeria. Using a multi-method approach and emphasizing co-creation with key stakeholders, the study contributes important knowledge to global dementia care. It highlights the importance of developing interventions that reflect local needs, resources, and perspectives.
The successful completion of this doctoral research represents years of scholarly dedication and makes a significant contribution to the fields of dementia care, physical activity, and global health.
Acknowledgements
We would like to extend our appreciation to the thesis committee members for their guidance, expertise, and support throughout these academic journeys.
Master’s Committee:
Dr. Caitlin McArthur, Dr. Sarah Moore, Dr. Olga Theou
PhD Committee:
Dr. Caitlin McArthur, Dr. Lori Weeks, Dr. Parisa Ghanouni, Dr. Lawrence Adebusoye
We also wish to thank the external examiners for their thoughtful feedback and valuable contributions to the defence process.
Master’s External Examiner:
Dr. Dawn Mackey
PhD External Examiner:
Dr. Caleb Gbiri
Congratulations
We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to following their future research and scholarly excellence.
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