May 2024
IMH SHOWCASE: CHITHRA PREAM RAJU
Meet Dr. Chithra Pream Raju, a Marshall Fellow and dedicated Psychiatrist from India. Dr. Pream Raju’s research focuses on bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and maternal mental health at the UBC Mood Disorders Clinic, where she applies a holistic approach towards mental health. Outside of her professional pursuits, Dr. Pream Raju enjoys traveling, music, and dancing, always eager to explore new cultures and dance forms!
April 2024
IMH SHOWCASE: JOHN-JOSE NUNEZ
Meet Dr. John-Jose Nunez, an IMH Marshall Fellow using computational methods to advance mental healthcare. Dr. Nunez’s groundbreaking research includes predicting mental illness in cancer patients and functional improvements in depression treatments. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling and making wine – a hobby that he highly recommends for researchers!
March 2024
IMH SHOWCASE: RUIYANG GE
Meet Dr. Ruiyang Ge, a Research Associate in the UBC Department of Psychiatry and a former Marshall Fellow bridging computational psychiatry with advanced neuroimaging techniques. Currently, he is spearheading the “CentileBrain” project, a groundbreaking initiative providing sex-specific normative models for brain structures.
February 2024
IMH SHOWCASE: MELISSA WOODWARD
Meet Dr. Melissa Woodward, a former IMH Marshall Fellow who has successfully transitioned from academia to her current role as a Research Analyst at Broadstreet Health Economics and Outcomes Research. Her research expertise now plays a key role in enhancing healthcare quality and access through evidence-based strategies.