We’re excited to showcase the work of three SMART trainees, who presented their research that aligned with the SMART Training Platform’s focus on implementation science and building healthier cities. The presenters come from diverse academic backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to complex challenges in health, sustainability, and equity.
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MEET THE TRAINEES
Isabel Maddocks, University of Guelph
The Value of Tailored Approaches for Circular Ecosystems: Accelerators as Ecosystem Facilitator
ISABEL MADDOCKS is a PhD candidate at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, University of Guelph. Her research explores the intersection of marketing, sustainability, and the circular economy. Isabel uses advanced text mining techniques including LDA topic modeling and sentiment analysis to understand how circular economy enhancement programs provide value to entrepreneurs. Specifically, she investigates which types of support, training, mentorship, or funding, are most effective for entrepreneurs across different subsectors of the agri-food industry. Her work aims to inform the design of targeted interventions that accelerate the adoption of circular business models and promote sustainable innovation.
Claudia Allou, McGill University
Key Components for Effective Immigrant Settlement Services Organizations in Connecting Immigrants to Health-Related Services: A Scoping Review
CLAUDIA ALLOU is a master’s student in Family Medicine & Global Health at McGill University. Her research and previous work in international development look at holistic approaches to health and wellbeing for disadvantaged and vulnerable populations through avenues including social prescription, access to green spaces, and humanitarian aid.
Dr. Alison Mildon, University of Toronto
Advancing infant nutrition security through community-engaged research
DR. ALISON MILDON is a Registered Dietitian and postdoctoral fellow in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. Her research investigates the experiences and determinants of inequities in perinatal health and infant nutrition security, and opportunities to address these through community-based interventions
