Our Team

Our work on the POPCORN-NCD Reporting Guideline is led by an international collaborative group committed to transparency and rigour in simulation modelling research. Our team brings together expertise from diverse regions, disciplines, and stakeholder perspectives.

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Strategic Advisory Committee

Our Strategic Advisory Committee provides expert guidance on the development and implementation of POPCORN-NCD reporting guidelines. Members represent diverse geographical regions, methodological expertise, and stakeholder perspectives.

Tony Blakely
PhD
University of Melbourne
SAC Chair
Audrey Ceschia
PhD
The Lancet Public Health
SAC Member
Andreia Cunha
PhD
PLOS Medicine
SAC Member
Eric J. (Rocky) Feuer
PhD
National Cancer Institute, Retired; Cancer Intervention and Surveillance Modeling Network, Retired
SAC Member

Susan Goldstein

University of the Witwatersrand
SAC Member

Claudia Hampel

SAC Member
Anna Vassall
PhD
World Health Organisation; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
SAC Member
Donald Husereau
MSc
University of Ottawa
SAC Ex-officio member
David Moher
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa
SAC Ex-officio member
Doug Manuel
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Bruyère Health Research Institute
POPCORN Principal invesgitor
Oliver Mytton
MD, MPH
University College London
POPCORN Principal invesgitor
Sarah Beach
MSc
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
POPCORN Secretariate
Carol Bennett
MSc
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
POPCORN Secretariate

Investigators and collaborators

Our team of investigators and collaborators brings together expertise in population health modelling, clinical epidemiology, knowledge translation, and health services research. Investigators contribute to study design, methodology, analysis, and knowledge dissemination. Collaborators provide specialized expertise and facilitate knowledge exchange across research networks and practice settings.

Massoud Amini
PhD, MBA
University of Ottawa
POPCORN Co-investigator, trainee
Carol Bennett
MSc
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
POPCORN Co-investigator
Stacey Fisher
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
POPCORN Co-investigator, trainee
Deirdre Hennessy
PhD
Statistics Canada
POPCORN Co-investigator
Doug Manuel
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Bruyère Health Research Institute
POPCORN Nominated principal investigator
Rafael Meza
PhD
BC Cancer Research Institute; University of British Columbia
POPCORN Co-investigator
David Moher
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa
POPCORN Co-investigator
Oliver Mytton
MD, MPH
University College London
POPCORN Co-principal investigator
Justin Presseau
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa
POPCORN Co-investigator
Arya Rahgozar
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa
POPCORN Co-investigator
Zack Van Allen
PhD, MBA
University of Ottawa; Bruyère Health Research Institute
POPCORN Co-investigator, trainee
Laura Webber
PhD
Health Lumen
POPCORN Co-investigator, knowledge user
James Wrightson
PhD
University of British Columbia
POPCORN Collaborator

Study team

The POPCORN-NCD study team manages the day-to-day research activities, coordinates working groups, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and ensures the successful implementation of all project components. This dedicated team drives the project forward through research coordination, knowledge synthesis, stakeholder consultation, and guideline development.

Massoud Amini
PhD, MBA
University of Ottawa
Sarah Beach
MSc
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Carol Bennett
MSc
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Stacey Fisher
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Karim Halal

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Deirdre Hennessy
PhD
Statistics Canada

Shane Kirkham

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Doug Manuel
MD, MSc, FRCPC
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa; Bruyère Health Research Institute
Rafael Meza
PhD
BC Cancer Research Institute; University of British Columbia
David Moher
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa
Pouria Mortezaagha
MEng
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa
Oliver Mytton
MD, MPH
University College London
Justin Presseau
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa
Arya Rahgozar
PhD
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute; University of Ottawa
Zack Van Allen
PhD, MBA
University of Ottawa; Bruyère Health Research Institute
Sarah Visintini
MLIS
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Laura Webber
PhD
Health Lumen
James Wrightson
PhD
University of British Columbia

Acknowledgement

This work is supported by the Canadian Institute for Health Research [CIHR FRN 162222]. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Canada, overseas …

All team members have completed conflict of interest disclosures, available upon request by contacting [email protected].