TIER TEAM FUNDED BY ESDC - SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

The TIER team, Drs. Nikki Woods, Maria Mylopoulos, and Ellena Andoniou have been awarded a grant under this national initiative to strengthen Canadians’ essential skills for work, learning, and daily life, with a focus on underrepresented groups by funding and scaling innovative training models in partnership with provinces and territories. Insights from our study are informing the development of DAER, a virtual, evidence-based platform designed to build adaptability, problem solving, creativity, collaboration, digital literacy, and communication.

DR WOODS ELECTED CAHS FELLOW

Forty-nine new Fellows have been elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, recognizing their excellence and contributions to health science. This prestigious honour highlights their dedication to advancing health across diverse fields.

FOOT SCREENING TO PREVENT LIMB LOSS LAUNCHED

The CAPE team is upskilling unregulated care providers to screen for diabetes related foot wounds and assess risk among structurally disadvantaged Ontarians living with diabetes, which can lead to the loss of lower limbs and early death.

CAPE Team supported by Ministry of Health

The CAPE team aims to enhance the skills of PSWs through co-designed educational offerings that align with the Ontario Ministry of Health’s priorities, such as improving care quality, addressing health inequities, and supporting workforce resilience.

DR Mylopoulos promoted to full professor

Dr Woods promoted to full professor

Dr Woods is known for her impactful research on cognitive integration in medical education, transforming teaching practices in family medicine and health disciplines. Her work applies cognitive principles to enhance instruction and knowledge acquistion.