Team Biographies

Dr. Othman is a Physician, Research Scientist, Educator, and Mentor. Dr. Othman is affiliated with both Queen’s University (Adjunct full Professor) at the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences) and St Lawrence College (Professor at the School of Baccalaureate Nursing). She has been dedicated to education and research in Ontario, Canada for over 15 years. She obtained her MD and MSc in Clinical Pathology in Mansoura University in Egypt. She then completed her PhD in Pathology from Southampton University, UK, with a specialization in coagulation and haemostatic disorders. After this, she pursued post-doctoral research training at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Her strong passion for teaching and learning led her to supervise and mentor numerous trainees at both the postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Dr. Othman maintains an active research lab with collaborative projects within Queen’s as well as internationally. Dr. Othman has over 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals and is an internationally recognized expert in platelet-type von Willebrand’s disease. She is an Associate Editor for Seminars in Thrombosis and Haemostasis (STH) Journal and on the editorial board of Research and Practice in thrombosis and Haemostasis (RPTH), a reviewer for a number of Haemostasis journals and a member of several international scientific organizing committees and advisory boards for international haemostasis conferences. She is co-chairman of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis’s Scientific Committee (SSC) for Women’s Health Issues in thrombosis and Haemostasis.

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Sarah obtained her BScN at the University of Ottawa and is currently working as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at the Meaford General Hospital. Sarah also works as a Research Assistant at the University of Ottawa. Sarah’s research interests are in burnout in new graduate critical care nurses, methods of improving nursing education, and new graduate critical care nurse transitions and education.

Conner Smith is a recent graduate of the SLC BScN program now practicing as a Registered Nurse in Ottawa, Ontario. Conner demonstrated great initiative in his 3^rd and 4^th years of his nursing school career by helping create an original set of resourceful pathophysiology study notes. His dedication to peer support and student-centered learning not only helped develop those study notes into a dynamic and collaborative group project, but also granted Conner a recipient of the President’s List award in his graduate year. This project is intended to help nursing students comprehend the foundational and clinical knowledge of pathophysiology.

Conner has considerable experience in tutoring and mentoring nursing sciences where he simplifies concepts, utilizes multiple learning tools and assists with clinical application. While working in the Main Operating Room, Conner participates in clinical studies regarding hemostatic agents and surgical site infections, where his comprehension of foundational Pathophysiology aids his understanding of intraoperative practice. Conner intends to advance his practice in the coming years by completing a master’s degree and working as a nurse educator.

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Madeline is a research assistant and third year student completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing through Laurentian University at St Lawrence College in Kingston, Ontario. She has strong interests in both the research and public health sectors of medicine. As a current editor and peer tutor of pathophysiology, Madeline believes in the utility of universal accessibility and foundational knowledge as keys to broadening the outreach of science and its engagement within her community.

AbdElRahman (Abdo) Elsebaie is a 3rd year undergraduate student pursuing his Bachelor of Health Sciences at Queen’s University. He enjoys playing, following and watching sports, namely soccer, basketball and football. Starting his volunteer work in Dr. Othman’s lab in the summer of 2021, Abdo has gained several critical research skills and experience while working on several tasks dealing with coagulopathies and thrombosis in the wake of the current pandemic. He was excited by the “Peers in Patho” initiative and the potential it may have in enhancing the future of post secondary student learning. He is playing a major role towards the research and ethics aspect of this project, and can’t wait to see the final product come to fruition!

Asad is 4th year B. Sc. undergrad student who studies Microbiology and Immunology at McGill University and has been interning at the Othman lab at Queen’s University since April 2021. As a lab member he has contributed to the creation of the “Peers in Patho” website by working on the overall logo design for the website. Also a part of the research and QIP group, his tasks include conducting independent research to objectively evaluate the website as a method for peer learning. While he has a passion for research, Asad also enjoys performing long-distance runs, hikes, and playing pick-up basketball in his free time.

Karina is a 3rd year undergraduate Life Sciences Major, completing her Bachelor of Science at Queen’s University. She has been assisting at the Othman lab since October 2020. As the website designer for “Peers in Patho”, she is responsible for the various functionalities, the aesthetic design and the format of the website. She believes in the vast potential of integrating online technology to enhance the learning experience of students, particularly in an online-learning setting. Along with her passion for research, Karina also enjoys travelling to new destinations, playing ultimate frisbee and spending time outdoors.

Shailynn obtained her Bachelor of Health Sciences at Carleton University and is now in her 3rd year of the BScN program through Laurentian University at St. Lawrence College. She has experience in tutoring through St. Lawrence College and has joined our “Peers in Patho” team this year.

Shailynn has a passion for helping others both in advocating for her patients and helping her peers understand academic material. Throughout her time in university, she has identified the importance of efficient studying techniques and would like to develop a resource to help guide students with their note-taking and studying methods.