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Dr. Dana Bronte-Tinkew Powell has a strong medical and scientific background, with over 16 years of experience in several therapeutic areas including Hematology, Hepatology, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Cell Biology. She completed her PhD at the University of Toronto, and then went on to pursue a Medical Degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine. Dana has also completed two postdoctoral research fellowships at the University of Toronto and the Hospital for Sick Children, where she further published over 7 scientific research articles in top tier scientific journals and presented her research findings at several international scientific conferences. She is currently a Medical Strategist and utilizes her strategic thinking, strong medical and scientific expertise to make a difference in the Healthcare space. She joined the SCAGO Board of Directors over 5 years ago and has been a long-standing advocate for the sickle cell community. She has represented SCAGO at community events and is a fearless proponent for driving increased awareness and education.

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Dr. Alex Levine, is the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) Research Specialist, and a member of the Inclusive Research Excellence and Impact Team at Western Research. Alex completed her academic journey in the UK, studying Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, and Neuroimaging at Nottingham and York. Since joining Western University as a postdoctoral researcher in 2017, she has dedicated her career to roles that advance equity, inclusion, and diversity within the research landscape. Driven by the goal of supporting the integration of EDID principles throughout academia, Alex challenges conventional research norms by centering historically marginalized perspectives. With a unique vantage point shaped by her own diverse experiences and multiple equity-deserving identities, she has lived in four countries before settling on Turtle Island. In the session, Alex will share insights from her journey on the path to fostering a more inclusive research community.

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Born and raised in Port Elgin, Jeffrey Preston, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Disability Studies at King's University College @ Western University in London, Ontario where he teaches classes on disability, popular culture and policy. His first book, "The Fantasy of Disability", was published internationally in 2016 and reprinted in paperback in 2018 by Routledge. A long-time advocate and motivational speaker, Jeff was a 2-time Ontario poster child and the 1st national campaign assistant for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, leading to the creation of an annual golf tournament, the Jeff Preston Celebrity Golf Tournament, which raised over $1.4 million for MD research. Jeff has also served as vice-chair for Easter Seals Ontario, two term member of the Accessibility Standards Advisory Committee for the Ministry of Community and Social Services, two-time chair of the Committee of Adjustments at London City Hall and board chair of Defeat Duchenne Canada.

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Nicole Campbell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University and a Teaching Scholar. She is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences Programs at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and one of Western’s University-Wide Teaching Fellows. Nicole’s research and scholarship interests include supporting educators to directly support a student’s academic, personal, and professional development and indirectly support their mental health.

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Carly completed her Bachelor's of Science, Honors Specialization in Genetics at Western in 2020. During her undergraduate degree she participated in the Western Science Internship Program and worked as a Molecular Biology Research Assistant at Environment and Climate Change Canada, where she studied waterborne pathogens and harmful algal blooms in the Great Lakes. This experience solidified her love for research and inspired her to pursue a graduate degree. She is currently a 4th year PhD candidate in the Department of Biology and her project is focused on producing a plant-based vaccine to prevent Salmonella colonization in poultry. While she loves research and being in the lab, she is also passionate about science outreach and serves as the Communications Chair for Science Rendezvous, and volunteers with Let's Talk Science in her spare time. 

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Delaney Hines is best known for his keen ability to foster relationships and strike partnerships to help realize equitable health outcomes. He is deeply committed to advancing health equity and is a strong champion for cardiovascular/cerebrovascular health and sickle cell anemia health initiatives. He currently leads the national implementation of Heart and Stroke’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan as the Lead, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. He is a board member for the Sickle Cell Awareness Group of Ontario (SCAGO) and holds a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science from Carleton University, a Master of Public Health from Western University’s Interfaculty program in Public Health at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, and a Master of Business Administration from Quantic School of Business and Technology. Delaney brings over 13 years of experience working in public health research, digital health, and equity, diversity, and inclusion.