University of British Columbia
Jack Webster Award for Science, Technology, Health & Environment, October 2016
Please visit http://www.jackwebster.com/awards/winners.php for additional information about the project and the team that produced it and http://www.jackwebster.com/ to learn more about the Jack Webster Awards.
Edward R. Murrow Award, April 2016
Million Dollar Med$ explores the impact of rare diseases on Canadian families, the astronomical costs levied by pharmaceutical companies, what steps could be taken to control the costs and how Canada can increase access to treatments that can save or lengthen lives.
Please visit http://www.milliondollarmeds.com/ and http://rare-diseases.ca/current-projects/million-dollar-meds/ for additional information about the project and the team that produced it.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Journalism Award, June 2015 ($20,000 CAD)
We want to share this story because stigma and prejudice against mental illness exist virtually everywhere. Mental health is a neglected topic that desperately needs strong voices to bring attention to its complex and deep-seated issues. Equally, or even more important though, are the solutions, including initiatives like Our Step.
Please visit https://hcvkmr.wixsite.com/amira for additional information about the project and the team that produced it and http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx to learn more about the IDRC.
Susan M. Boyce Graduate Scholarship in Journalism Award for Feature Writing, May 2015 ($750 CAD)
Canadian Online Publishing Award (COPA) Finalist, November 2014
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health Research Communications Award, August 2013 ($35,000 CAD)
Graduate Entrance Scholarship, March 2013
Trinity College, University of Dublin
Won "Best Medical Student Oral Presentation" at the Irish Paediatric Association Conference, June 2011
Participated in Trinity’s Erasmus Program at Université François-Rabelais in Tours, France, September 2009-June 2010
Acadia University
University Scholar, May 2005
Dean’s List Standing Graduate, May 2005
Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship, September 2001
Governor General's Medal, June 2000
Jack Webster Award for Science, Technology, Health & Environment, October 2016
Please visit http://www.jackwebster.com/awards/winners.php for additional information about the project and the team that produced it and http://www.jackwebster.com/ to learn more about the Jack Webster Awards.
Edward R. Murrow Award, April 2016
Million Dollar Med$ explores the impact of rare diseases on Canadian families, the astronomical costs levied by pharmaceutical companies, what steps could be taken to control the costs and how Canada can increase access to treatments that can save or lengthen lives.
Please visit http://www.milliondollarmeds.com/ and http://rare-diseases.ca/current-projects/million-dollar-meds/ for additional information about the project and the team that produced it.
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) Journalism Award, June 2015 ($20,000 CAD)
We want to share this story because stigma and prejudice against mental illness exist virtually everywhere. Mental health is a neglected topic that desperately needs strong voices to bring attention to its complex and deep-seated issues. Equally, or even more important though, are the solutions, including initiatives like Our Step.
Please visit https://hcvkmr.wixsite.com/amira for additional information about the project and the team that produced it and http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx to learn more about the IDRC.
Susan M. Boyce Graduate Scholarship in Journalism Award for Feature Writing, May 2015 ($750 CAD)
Canadian Online Publishing Award (COPA) Finalist, November 2014
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Health Research Communications Award, August 2013 ($35,000 CAD)
Graduate Entrance Scholarship, March 2013
Trinity College, University of Dublin
Won "Best Medical Student Oral Presentation" at the Irish Paediatric Association Conference, June 2011
Participated in Trinity’s Erasmus Program at Université François-Rabelais in Tours, France, September 2009-June 2010
Acadia University
University Scholar, May 2005
Dean’s List Standing Graduate, May 2005
Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship, September 2001
Governor General's Medal, June 2000