Are you a trainee at one of the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) centres or programs with a passion for science and a curiosity for cutting-edge research? Join the VCHRI Trainee Committee for Science Social Hour!
This event will feature research presentations by trainees across three VCHRI centres and programs. Expand your knowledge, engage in meaningful discussions and enjoy tasty snacks with your peers.
Learning objectives
In this event you will get to a chance to:
- Learn about the impactful research VCHRI trainees are conducting
- Engage with peers and make new connections
About the speakers
Chenai Kitchen, BC Centre for Substance Use
Cannabis use and illicit opioid cessation among people who use drugs living with chronic pain
Chenai Kitchen is a PhD student in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research examines the clinical and naturalistic use of cannabis among marginalized populations who use illicit substances and are living with multiple chronic health conditions. Chenai is interested in interdisciplinary approaches that bridge substance use research, chronic disease management and health equity.
Nimmy Sebestian, Ovarian Cancer Research Centre
Lynch-SCAN — Lynch syndrome carriers' uterine cancer health assessment: Sampling and DNA-based detection
Nimmy Sebastian recently graduated from UBC with a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Sciences, specializing in physiology, immunology and public health. As a clinical research assistant in the Uterine Health Research Lab under the supervision of Dr. Aline Talhouk, she supports endometrial cancer research projects through participant management and coordination.