Dr. Malhamé is a Clinician Scientist and an Assistant Professor in the Division of General internal Medicine at the McGill University Health Centre, where she specializes in Obstetric Medicine. Her research program focuses on reducing severe maternal morbidity, with a special interest for cardiovascular and thromboembolic complications. In 2022, she received an Early Career Investigator Award from the Gairdner Foundation and the Canada Gairdner Awards in recognition of her work on improving maternal health.
Dr. Al Katat is a Project Manager in the Lab. Following a master's degree in Cardiovascular Pharmacology, she obtained her Ph.D. in Cardiovascular Physiology from the Université de Montréal. Currently, she manages and oversees several cardiovascular research projects in the Lab.
Kate is a Project Manager in the Lab. She obtained a Masters of Law and a Masters of Public Health in France where she is originally from. She has supported multiple projects in clinical and Indigenous health research since moving to Canada in 2018. She manages knowledge mobilization activities for the hub to improve pregnancy and post-pregnancy care.
Donalee is a Project Manager in the Lab. She has 10 years of experience within the helping sectors, and utilizes knowledge from her academic accomplishments which include a Master of Social Work, McGill University and Bachelor of Social Work, Renison University College (Waterloo University). As well, she is committed to community care and equity, which are integral to the management and oversight of the Severe Maternal Morbidity project in the Lab.
Nirushi is a Research Assistant in the Lab. She obtained her undergraduate degree of Health Sciences from Western University. Her main research interests include fetal and maternal cardiovascular health outcomes.
Dr. Bourque began her medical studies at the University of Montreal in 2015 after completing a preparatory health sciences program at the University of Moncton. She completed her core training in internal medicine at the University of Montreal and is currently in the final two years of her general internal medicine residency at McGill University, set to conclude in June 2025. She is currently working on a narrative review investigating the epidemiology, clinical impact, and management of severe hypertension in pregnancy.
Ouafa is currently completing a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at the Université de Montréal. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and a medical degree. Her master’s research, part of the SARABI study, focuses on defining persistent postpartum hypertension.
Driven by a strong interest in women’s cardiovascular health, Ouafa aims to pursue a
career in internal medicine, where she hopes to combine clinical care and research to
advance knowledge and improve outcomes in this field.
Harika has a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery from India, an MPH in Epidemiology from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, as well as an MSc in Biomedical Sciences (Experimental Medicine) from Université de Montréal. Currently, she is a research volunteer in Dr. Malhame’s lab, working on a systematic literature review to assess predictors of adverse outcomes among women with established preeclampsia.
Christleen holds a Bachelor of Nursing at McGill University, and is currently involved in the CanOSS project under Dr. Malhamé’s supervision, focused on defining adverse outcomes in preeclampsia.
Her interests include women’s reproductive health and cardiovascular health, particularly among underrepresented populations, especially black women.
Dr. Ghali completed her medical school at the University of Calgary in 2023 after her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, with a specialization in Exercise and Health Physiology. She was drawn to the surgical/medical aspects of OBGYN and was motivated by women’s health. She was introduced to advances in improving women’s health care nation-wide by Dr. Kara Nerenberg in Calgary, and is now continuing her research interest in the area with Dr. Isabelle Malhamé at McGill. She presented at the 2022 ISOM Conference in Toronto on the current state of post-partum care of patients having experienced hypertensive diseases of pregnancy and their preventative care to developing cardiovascular disease later in life.
Currently she is working with Dr. Malhamé on the development and implementation of the Maternal Early Warning Signs protocol at the McGill University Health Centre. She is currently evaluating the fidelity of the implementation and eventually it’s effect on patient care in emergency situations.
She enjoys tennis, beach volleyball, hiking, cycling, and occasionally running (when her knees allow it). She is enjoying everything Montréal has to offer, especially beautiful fall colours and the diverse restaurant scene.
Dr. Jolicoeur has a B.Sc. degree in nutrition from Université de Montréal, as well as an M.D. degree from Université de Sherbrooke. She completed her core Internal Medicine residency at Université de Montréal (PGY1 to PGY3), and is currently completing her fellowship in General Internal Medicine at McGill University as a PGY4. Dr. Jolicoeur has an interest in obstetrics medicine and is currently collaborating on co-designing a patient information tool with a design group based in Ontario!
Sabrina contributes to a project focused on compiling and synthesizing clinical information to support the development of a preeclampsia tool. Responsibilities include reviewing the literature, organizing relevant data, and structuring content to facilitate its clinical use.
She completed a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Université Laval before entering the MD program at the Université de Montréal, where she is currently pursuing her medical training.
Justine is working with Dr. Malhamé on the Maternal Early Warning Signs protocol at the McGill University Health Centre.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of Montreal, with a specialization in Neuropsychology. As part of her honours thesis, she investigated the impact of preterm birth and neonatal hypoglycemia on neurodevelopmental outcomes.
She is currently pursuing her medical degree at McGill University. Driven by a strong commitment to health equity, she actively advocates for improved access to women’s healthcare and initiatives that advance maternal health outcomes.
Noémie is currently working with Dr. Malhamé to review and evaluate the implementation of the Maternal Early Warning Signs protocol at the MUHC.
She completed her medical degree at McGill University. She then pursued her core Internal Medicine residency at Université de Montréal before returning to McGill University to complete her General Internal Medicine fellowship, where she is currently a PGY4.
Noémie has a strong interest in women’s health and has previously worked on projects aimed at improving women’s cardiovascular health.
Dr. Sasha Mignon is currently completing a Master’s in Clinical Sciences with a specialization in Clinical Ethics at the University of Montreal, after earning her medical degree from the University of Sherbrooke. Passionate about women’s health, particularly maternal health inequities, she is currently working on a patient partnership project focused on maternal morbidity case reviews. Beyond academics, she is deeply committed to community engagement and to improving care for women in situations of vulnerability. She hopes to pursue residency training in obstetrics and gynecology to continue advancing compassionate and equitable care for women.
Nathalie will be working on refining a clinical tool designed to support pregnant patients in feeling informed and comfortable when radiography is recommended for suspected pulmonary embolism.
She entered medical school directly after completing her studies at Dawson College, and is currently in her third year at University of Montreal.
Nathalie is passionate about women’s health, and is thrilled to be working with a team focused on preventing thromboembolic complications in pregnancy. She is especially drawn to research that helps make pregnancy safer and supports women during such an important and vulnerable time.
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