Dr. Andrews Tawiah – Principal Investigator
Andrews is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University. He is a health services researcher and teaching scholar. His research focuses on the development and evaluation of advanced practice models of care. His educational scholarship includes competency development and the application of AI in health professions education.
He has been awarded a Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) post-doctoral Fellowship and CIHR Planning and Dissemination Grant. He holds a Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) GenAI Fellowship.
He teaches in the Advanced Health Care Practice and Physical Therapy Master’s programs at Western. He has led the development of the global competency framework and the pan-Canadian Framework for Advanced Practice Physiotherapy.
Trainees
Oyindolapo Komolafe
PhD Student (Health and Rehabilitation, Collaborative Specialization in Machine Learning in Health and Biomedical Sciences) Co-supervisor Dr. Dave Walton Full Stack ML Engineer
Oyindolapo is a results-driven full stack ML engineer with a passion for solving complex problems and driving revenue growth. Currently pursuing a PhD at Western University and a KaggleX Fellow, Oyindolapo has over 10 years of experience across various sectors including Oil & Gas, media, FinTech, and IT. Her expertise spans software development, process automation, research, training, and business analysis. In her free time, she enjoys training others in Python and Data Science. Visit Smart Solutaris to explore the services she offers.
David Adeleye
(MSc Health and Rehabilitation) Co-supervisor Dr. Alison Rushton
David Adeleye is a Black student-athlete and accomplished hurdler on the varsity track and field team, currently pursuing a master’s in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Western University. With a strong academic foundation from his bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, David has made significant strides in both athletics and research. He represented Team Canada at the NACAC Championships in 2023, earned the prestigious Silver T award for exceptional athletic performance in his graduating year, placed second in the 100m hurdles at Canadian Nationals, and won a silver medal at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.
Under the guidance of Dr. Andrews Tawiah and Dr. Alison Rushton, David is interested in exploring the integration of GenAI in physiotherapy. Looking ahead, David is passionate about pursuing a career in physiotherapy. By combining his academic expertise, athletic experience, and future professional training, David aims to make a meaningful impact in the field of rehabilitation and healthcare.
Tracy Furst
(Master of Health Sciences – Applied Health Sciences)
Tracy Furst has been a pediatric hospital pharmacist in Winnipeg for nearly 20 years, with the majority of her career in the Children’s Hospital Emergency Department. Tracy is enrolled in the Health Equity and Sustainability field of the Advanced Health Care Practice master’s program; her capstone project is providing a first learning opportunity in systematic review and meta-analysis.
Natalie
Masters of Health Science student studying Health Equity and Sustainability
Natalie is a Masters of Health Science student studying Health Equity and Sustainability at Western University. Prior to attending Western University, she completed an Honours Bachelors of Science at the University of Toronto double majoring in Global Health and Psychology. She is currently working with the Muslim Recourse Center for Social Support and Integration to research intervention and prevention strategies for gendered-Islamophobia. She researches the health and social affects of gendered-Islamophobia, a form of radicalized gender-based violence, through intersectional and health equity lenses.
Allison Owusu-Ansah
MHSc Applied Health Sciences – Views and perceptions of advanced practice physiotherapy among physiotherapists in developing countries – Protocol for a cross-sectional survey
Jennifer Nagle
MHSc Applied Health Sciences – The impact of competency-based education on advanced practice physiotherapist – Protocol for a systematic review
Anupriya Jose
MHSc Applied Health Sciences – The impact of competency-based education on advanced practice nurses – Protocol for a systematic review
Mehwish Aslam
MHSc Epidemiology – The impact of Generative AI on Health Sciences Program – Protocol for systematic review
Javeed Nahan
MHSc Epidemiology – The perception of faculty and students on integrating GenAI into the academic curriculum – Protocol for a cross-sectional survey