A Honours Life Sciences Co-op student at McMaster pursuing a Concurrent Certificate in Science Communication. Has contributed to the South Asian Birth Cohort (START) and ASHA studies, and creates science communication content for PEACH Health Ontario and START-WATCH. Passionate about translating complex research into accessible formats that empower communities and drive preventative healthcare innovation. At Brain-CE, she creates visually branded resources highlighting climate–brain–health connections and fosters innovation in preventative healthcare to support equity-denied populations.

A Psychology student at the University of Calgary, currently working as a volunteer research assistant in the Social Work faculty and volunteering with Science FUNdamentals, teaching children about STEM. Excited to branch into brain health and neuroscience-focused topics, contributing to research and knowledge mobilization efforts at Brain-CE.

Hasnain’s PhD focuses on climate change emotions, mental health indices, government inaction, and pro-environmental behaviours — with strong ambitions to inform policy. Drawing on his MSc in Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience, he bridges mental health and neuroscience to understand and communicate the neurological influences of climate change. As a British Pakistani, witnessing the devastation of climate change in his homeland drives his commitment to ensuring that the experiences of communities in the Global South reach policymakers.

Co-leads the Brain-CE Internal Lecture Series alongside Hasnain, coordinating needs assessment across fellows to identify knowledge gaps, recruiting speakers from academia and clinical practice, and supporting the conversion of lectures into structured Knowledge Hub modules. Also contributes to Project N’s community engagement and evidence work.

Andrea is a medical student at the University of Calgary’s MD- Southern Alberta Medical program with a background in translational neuroscience research. Her focus at Brain-CE involves obtaining Indigenous and rural community perspectives guided by research-informed policy, while developing clinician-facing educational materials and public-facing infographics. She was drawn to Brain-CE after witnessing the climate impacts and equity imbalances affecting her hometown of Lethbridge and surrounding Southern Alberta communities.

Recently completed her MSc in Global Health at McMaster, exploring maternal and child health, planetary health, and health systems inequities. Her BHSc in Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization grounds her in the science-to-application pipeline. At Brain-CE, she supports evidence generation across all four pillars, with particular emphasis on Indigenous and rural community research. Currently drafting an article on heat stress in pregnancy, co-exposures such as air pollution, and neurological outcomes — with a focus on equity gaps.

Communications Officer for the Canadian Society for Ecological Economics (CANSEE) and graduating student in Financial Mathematics and Economics. Her background includes developing equity-focused analytics tools and researching diverse representation in STEM. Applies network analysis to trace upstream sources of compounding harms and institutional path dependencies in socio-ecological systems. Committed to linguistic accessibility, she supports bilingual knowledge mobilization. Disability advocacy grounds her interest in analyzing structural inequities. Contributes to Projects C and D, and leads a standalone Francophone Outreach initiative.

Contributes to Project C’s community-led research with Indigenous and rural communities, supporting evidence synthesis, community engagement, and knowledge translation outputs.

A Planning Technician with a municipality in Ontario, uniquely bridging neuroscience and urban planning expertise. Graduated from the University of Lethbridge in Neuroscience (2021) and Toronto Metropolitan University in Urban and Regional Planning (2023). Explores how the built environment shapes brain health, climate, and equity — contributing to Projects D, G, and N, and on the PEACH 2026 Workshop planning committee.

A medical student at McMaster with a background in immunology and human biology. Interests include planetary health, climate equity, and translating research into clear, practical guidance for clinicians and the public. Brings hands-on experience in evidence synthesis and a strong equity lens shaped by mentorship with immigrant and refugee communities. Produces rapid evidence briefs, knowledge-hub explainers, and clinician-ready content for the E2A and E4D campaigns.

Researching how the legacy-making of a place and its practices, environment, and community intersect with future uncertainty caused by climate change. Contributes to Brain-CE’s evidence on how neurological and mental health conditions interact with climate events, working across the Generate Evidence and Foster Innovation pillars.

Contributes to the E4D Advocacy Campaign Partnership and the Earth to Action campaign, supporting evidence generation and knowledge translation across Brain-CE’s climate-health policy work.

An MSc student and TA in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Western University, focusing on evidence synthesis and translating findings into actionable policy recommendations and clinical resources for protecting neurological health against climate change — through an equity-focused lens. Her background in climate health, research in non-communicable diseases, and extensive work with elderly patients struggling with dementia and delirium drew her to Brain-CE. Outside of research, she loves hiking, painting, and reading.

A recent graduate of the Clinical Research program at Seneca Polytechnic with a professional background in dentistry and more than a decade of patient-facing experience. Her training in clinical research, ethics leadership, and data workflows positions her to lead research-focused outputs under the Generate Evidence pillar. Exploring the impacts of climate change — particularly heat, smoke, and air pollution — on neurological and mental health outcomes, with a strong emphasis on equity. Also on the PEACH 2026 Workshop planning committee as a lead presenter and small-group facilitator.

Research Assistant in Dr. Barber’s lab, contributing to brain health biomarkers research in cognitive neuroscience and clinical psychology. Holds a BA (First Class Honours) in Psychology from the University of Calgary and was awarded the 2025 Medallion in Psychology — graduating with the highest distinction in her department. Plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology focused on prognostic tools for cognitive decline, with climate awareness embedded throughout.

Contributes to the systematic review scoping work, supporting database search strategy and evidence screening. Project H is on hold pending completion of the CMAJ analysis article.

Her Master’s thesis examined how equity concerns are recognized and addressed in Canadian flood adaptation strategies — inspiring her to explore how climate change and inequities intersect in people’s everyday lives. Leads knowledge translation and infographic strategy for Project I, ensuring findings are shared in clear, accessible ways.

A fourth-year undergraduate at McMaster completing a thesis on alternative pain management for adolescent scoliosis. Volunteers with PEACH Health Ontario on knowledge mobilization and quality improvement research, and works as a research assistant at the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care on the Healthy Capital project. Her Substack column, Smoke on the Mind, makes the case that wildfire air is a brain health crisis. Drawn to Brain-CE by its intersection of planetary and physical/mental health.

A freelancing visual science communicator based in Montréal, with over five years of experience in knowledge translation and mobilization in brain and mental health. Passionate about bringing together art and science to make complex research accessible and impactful.

A psychology student with a passionate interest in climate change, geology, and geopolitics. As a research assistant in deep-sea mining and oceanic legal personhood, he brings a unique lens to Brain-CE’s international policy work. Wants to use skills in music and graphic design to communicate the urgency of climate-neurological health to broader audiences.

Contributes to the Evidence Generation pillar and supports Knowledge Hub content integration, helping organize and share critical climate–brain–health research. Passionate about fostering accessible, science-informed resources that connect communities, researchers, and policymakers. Currently working on research briefs to make climate-neurological health topics accessible to broader audiences.

Works alongside Shayla Kassam as a research assistant in the Stroke and Cognition Research Group at the University of Calgary. Contributes to generating evidence and driving systemic change at Brain-CE — focusing on research outputs and the clinical evidence base for climate-neurological health intersections.

Contributes to Project M’s community-led research on climate and pediatric brain health, supporting evidence synthesis and community engagement outputs.

Lead fellow for Project N’s evidence compilation and community outreach. Brings community advocacy and equity focus to the racialized and newcomer communities research initiative. Responsible for coordinating outreach to partner organizations including CIWA, Immigrant Services Calgary, and Punjab Community Health Services, and leads the Nagar Kirtan survey deployment.

Contributes to Project N’s community engagement and evidence generation, supporting the research initiative on climate mental health inequities among racialized and newcomer communities in Calgary’s Northeast.

Her volunteer work with Bethany Care Services drives her primary interest in dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. Interested in how the current climate crisis is affecting caregiver fatigue and mental health across vulnerable sectors. Contributes to public-facing articles and open initiatives at Brain-CE.