2019 CIMVHR fellows

The CIMVHR Fellows program started in 2016 as a way to recognize leaders who demonstrate exceptional research advancements within the field of military, Veteran and family health research and well-being.

Fellows are selected based on how they demonstrate outstanding service to the field of military, Veteran and family health and well-being; exceptional research advancements within the field of military, Veteran and family health and well-being; continuous engagement with CIMVHR events, such as, but not exclusive to, CIMVHR’s Annual Forum and regional or thematic workshops.

As a Fellow, these individuals support CIMVHR through numerous commitments to:

  • promote CIMVHR’s mission;
  • inspire participation and leadership in CIMVHR scientific activities;
  • outreach and engagement with researchers and policy makers to extend CIMVHR presence in their region; and
  • encourage building and growth in research networks that will benefit Veterans and military personnel and their families through mentoring new researchers and attracting new talent to the fields.
From left to right: Dr. Stéphanie Bélanger, CIMVHR; Dr. Homer Tien, Orgne; Dr. Sanela Dursun, DRDC; Col Rakesh Jetly, Canadian Armed Forces; and Dr. David Pedlar, CIMVHR. Missing from photo: Dr. Luc J. Hébert, Université Laval
CIMVHR was thrilled to announce four new Fellows at Forum 2019.

Sanela Dursun

PhD

Director, Research Personnel and Family Support, Defence Research and Development Canada

Maj (Retd) Luc J. Hébert

CD, PhD, PT

Regular Researcher, CIRRIS, Full Professor, Rehabilitation Department, Physiotherapy, Director of Research, Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval

Col Rakesh Jetly

OMM, CD, MD, FRCPC

Senior Psychiatrist, Canadian Armed Forces

Col (Retd) Homer Tien

OMM, CD, MD, FACS, FRCSC

Chief of Reserve Medical Specialties; Associate Professor, Dept. of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre & University of Toronto; and President and CEO, Ornge

We look forward to continuing to work with our Fellows and appreciate their support and commitment to CIMVHR and advancing health research.