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Researchers

BORN Ontario is home to a dynamic group of researchers with academic appointments who are advancing perinatal, newborn, and child health through data-driven inquiry, health equity, knowledge translation, and implementation science. They are leading innovative research projects, supervising trainees and collaborating across disciplines and sectors to build research capacity and ensure BORN insights are translated into better health outcomes for pregnant individuals, children, youth, and families. Their research also informs policy, improves clinical practice, and strengthens Ontario’s health system. 

In addition to the researchers identified here, research is fuelled by talented individuals across BORN. 

Explore this page to learn more about our researchers, their expertise, and their contributions to better healthcare and health outcomes. 

Mark Walker

Mark Walker

Scientific Director, BORN Ontario
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, The Ottawa Hospital

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Ann Sprague

Ann Sprague

Project Advisor, BORN Ontario
Investigator, CHEO Research Institute

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Sandy Dunn

Sandy Dunn

Senior Clinical Research Associate; Adjunct Professor
BORN Ontario; CHEO

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Christine Armour

Investigator
CHEO Research Institute

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Nan Okun

Nan Okun

Co-Medical Director, Prenatal Screening Ontario
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, Sunnybrook

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Kasim Abdulaziz

Kasim Abdulaziz

Investigator
CHEO Research Institute

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Gillian Alton

Gillian Alton

Epidemiologist
BORN Ontario

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Katherine Muldoon

Katherine Muldoon

Epidemiologist; Assistant Professor
BORN Ontario; CHEO

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Daniel Corsi

Daniel Corsi

Scientist
CHEO Research Institute

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Kevin Dick

AI Data Scientist
BORN Ontario

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Elisabeth Vesnaver

Investigator
CHEO Research Institute

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Grace (Qun) Miao

Grace (Qun) Miao

Investigator
CHEO Research Institute

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