Notre équipe
Employés
Comité exécutif

Jean Bourbeau
MD, MSc, FRCPC, FCAHS
CANTRAIN Chercheur principal nommé, Québec

Lisa Goos
BScH, BEd, MA, PhD
Cheffe des opérations, Ontario

Julie Dessureault
BAA, MA
Chef de la Transformation, Québec

Sarah Ibrahim
RN, MN, PhD, CHSE
Directrice des opérations, Ontario
Administration

Andrea Florencio
BBA, MBA
Assistante administrative, Québec (en congé)

Minjeong Kim
BCom
Gestionnaire, administration et finances, Québec

Cynthia Díaz
BSc, MSc
Assistante administrative, Québec

Eugenia Sedeno
BBA
Spécialiste en procédures administratives, Québec

Aude Le Rendu
BScN, MSc
Gestionnaire, administration et finances, Québec (en congé)
Communications

Valérie Simon
BA, MA, PhD
Spécialiste en Communication, Québec
IT

Mohamed Mahfoudi
Gestionnaire / administrateur, systèmes informatiques, Québec

Luis Armando García Garza
BEng
Développeur en logiciel de recherche, Québec

Vikram Devaguptapu
BEng, MIB, MEng
Développeur en logiciel de recherche, Nouveau-Brunswick
Coordonnateurs de l'engagement des partenariats

Yuliia Deviatko
MA, PhD
Coordinatrice de l'engagement des partenariats, Alberta

Alicia Murdoch
BSc, ACRP-CP
Coordinatrice de l'engagement des partenariats

Jean Claude Sabourin
BSc
Consultant engagement des partenariats, Est du Canada
Programme de mentorat

Srijain Shrestha
BSc, MMASc
Coordinateur du programme du mentorat, Nouveau-Brunswick
Gestionnaires de volets nationales

Sarah Ibrahim
RN, MN, PhD, CHSE
Directrice des opérations, Ontario

Katie Bainbridge
BA, MIS
Coordonnatrice nationale, volet pour les trialistes, Ontario

Brooke Turkalj
BSc, ME
Coordonnatrice nationale, volet pour les stagiaires diplômés et post-doctorants

Linda Hunter
RN MScN, PhD(C)
Coordonnatrice nationale, volet pour les partenaires communautaires et les patients, Ontario
Concepteur et développeurs de programmes

Caroline Buote
BSc, MSc
Cheffe d'équipe, Conceptrice et développeuse de programmes, Québec

Vanessa Nguyen
BSc, MScBMC
Conceptrice et développeuse de programmes, Québec
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Khoa Ha
BBA, MBA
Concepteur et développeur de programmes, Nouvelle-Écosse

Nadia Sayed
BSc, COMT, MEd
Coordinatrice de l'engagement des partenariats
Enseignant en recherche clinique

Mei Li
BN, MHM, PhD(c)
Cheffe d'équipe, Éducatrice en recherche clinique (ERC) du Québec

Simona Meier
BSc, BA (Hons), CCRP, ACRP-CP
Éducatrice en recherche clinique (ERC), Saskatchewan

Munaza Jamil
BSc
Éducatrice en recherche clinique, Ontario

Javeria Qadar
MBBS, MBA, ACRP-CP. PMP, BCMAS
Éducatrice en recherche clinique, Alberta

Janis Cole
BSc
Éducatrice en recherche clinique, Alberta

Cynthia Forlini
PhD GCHE(L&T)
Éducatrice en recherche clinique, Québec

Carolina Archundia-Herrera
PhD
Éducatrice en recherche clinique, Alberta

Olivia Vaikla
BSc, MSc
Clinical Research Educator (CRE), Québec

Dan Lafreniere
BSc
Éducateur en Recherche Clinique (ERC), Nouvelle-Écosse

Olinda Habib Perez
BSc, MSc, PhD, R. Kin
Éducatrice en recherche clinique (ERC), Ontario (en congé)
National Stream Leads
CANTRAIN is focused on making clinical trials more effective, efficient and inclusive. Our unique online training program is built using adult learning techniques based in cognitive science, with expert guidance from mentors.

Emily Bell
MSc, PhD, Health Services Grad Cert
National Stream Lead – Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainees
Associate Director, Desjardins Centre for Advanced Training of the RI-MUHC

Penny Phillips
BSc, MA, CCRP
National Stream Lead - Clinical Research Professionals
Director of Operations & National Stream Manager – Clinical Research Professionals. Ontario

Kristian B. Filion
PhD, FAHA, FISPE
National Stream Lead, Trialists
Associate Professor and William Dawson Scholar Director, Epidemiology PhD Program Departments of Medicine and of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health, McGill University

Caroline Jose
RN MScN, PhD(C)
National Stream Lead – Graduate and Postdoctoral Trainees
Embedded Researcher - Vitalité Health Network Adjunct Professor - Université de Sherbrooke, Université de Moncton Affiliate Scientist - Maritimes SPOR SUPPORT Unit
Content Review Board
The CANTRAIN Content Review Board (CRB) plays a vital role in maintaining the quality and integrity of our online clinical trials training. This expert group is responsible for reviewing and approving CANTRAIN’s educational content to ensure it is accurate, current and evidence-based.Through a structured review process, the CRB provides clear, actionable feedback to our module development team. Their oversight helps us uphold the highest standards for scientific accuracy, ethical integrity and regulatory compliance—ensuring every learner receives trustworthy, effective and up-to-date training.
Members 2025-2026

Lisa Goos
BScH, BEd, MA, PhD
Chief Operating Officer, Ontario

Caroline Buote
BSc, MSc
Team Leader, Program Designer & Developer, Quebec

Scott Jamieson
BScPT, MPH, CCRA
Director, Clinical Trials Office, University of Alberta

Deb Baranec
Patient Partner

Whitney Duff
PhD, CCRP
Clinical Research Lead ZYUS

Katie Roposa
BScN, MEd, RN, CRM, CMQ/OE
Affiliation

Andrea Dean
BSc
Research Education Program Manager, Nova Scotia Health
Working Groups
CanPartner Working Group
The CanPartner Working Group plays a key role in ensuring that CANTRAIN remains firmly rooted in its commitment to meaningful patient engagement across all levels of decision-making. Co-chaired by a clinical scientist and a patient partner, the group includes an equal number of academic and clinical scientists and patient, community and family members. Together, they collaborate to co-develop educational content as subject matter experts and provide guidance across all CANTRAIN learning streams—helping to shape training that is inclusive, patient-oriented and grounded in lived experience.
Mentorship Program Working Group
The CANTRAIN Mentorship Program Working Group brings together a diverse group of members from across Canada to guide the development and implementation of CANTRAIN’s national mentorship initiative. Grounded in the principles of mutual learning and inclusion, mentorship is defined as a dynamic learning relationship where mentors and mentees share skills, knowledge, and experiences through thoughtful conversations, storytelling, and role modelling. This two-way partnership values difference, fosters growth, and supports professional development across a wide range of clinical research contexts (Definition based on European Mentoring & Coaching Council, 2021).
Studentship & Fellowship Working Group
The Studentship & Fellowship Working Group administers CANTRAIN’s studentships and fellowships. The group supports awardees throughout their award year and organizes the CTTP Studentship/Fellowship Awards Program Competition in collaboration with CAN-TAP-TALENT, CBITN, and StrokeCog.
Evaluation Committee Working Group
The Evaluation Committee Working Group focuses on creating systems and frameworks for evaluating CANTRAIN activities. The working group will establish a comprehensive evaluation framework, align diverse evaluation efforts, develop a data management and analysis plan, define a reporting structure, curate relevant materials, and provide evaluation training and support to CANTRAIN staff.