26 Oct Isha Joshi, MPH
Manager of the Centre for Lung Health (clinic managed by Sheena Tam).
About:
Isha is the Manager of the Centre for Lung Health (clinic managed by Sheena Tam). She received her MPH from Simon Fraser University and her BSc from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Her prior work was focused on assessing the needs of immigrant individuals who use substances and identifying gaps in their access to care. Additionally, Isha has experience in implementing strategic health campaigns and engaging with diverse community partners. At the Centre for Lung Health, Isha is a Research Support Unit (RSU) core member and facilitates collaborations with patient partners, identifies and clarifies grant opportunities, and assists with knowledge translation and post-study knowledge dissemination activities. At Legacy for Airway Health, she is leading patient engagement activities and coordinating the activities of RespNetBC, a province-wide network focused on collaboration and research in respiratory health.
Areas of interest:
Patient-Oriented Research, Knowledge Translation, Community Engagement, Project Management
Contact info:
604-655-1917
isha.joshi@vch.ca