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 research, health equity, knowledge translation, and implementation science. They lead innovative research projects, supervise trainees, and collaborate across disciplines and sectors to strengthen research capacity and translate BORN insights into improved care and health outcomes for pregnant individuals, children, youth, and families. Their work helps inform policy, support clinical practice, and strengthen Ontario’s health system.
Advancing Research Together
Research at BORN is also supported by many talented individuals across the organization who contribute to advancing knowledge and improving health outcomes.
Mark Walker
- Scientific Director, BORN Ontario
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, The Ottawa Hospital
- Professor, University of Ottawa
- Senior Scientist, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and CHEO Research Institute
Ann Sprague
- Project Advisor, BORN Ontario
- Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
Sandy Dunn
- Project Advisor, BORN Ontario
- Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa
- Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
Christine Armour
- Co-Medical Director, Prenatal Screening Ontario
- Clinical Geneticist, CHEO
- Associate Professor, University of Ottawa
- Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
Nan Okun
- Co-Medical Director, Prenatal Screening Ontario
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
- Professor, University of Toronto
Kasim Abdulaziz
- Epidemiologist, BORN Ontario
- Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
Gillian Alton
- Epidemiologist, BORN Ontario
- Adjunct Professor, University of Guelph
- Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
Katherine Muldoon
- Epidemiologist, BORN Ontario
- Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa
Daniel Corsi
- Epidemiologist, BORN Ontario
- Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa
- Scientist, CHEO Research Institute
Kevin Dick
- AI Data Scientist, BORN Ontario
- Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
Elisabeth Vesnaver
- Implementation Scientist, Prenatal Screening Ontario
- Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa
- Investigator, CHEO Research Institute
