Faculty & Staff
Information Box Group
Christopher Farley
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
iCaRe/RISE Projects
Chris is a PhD student at McMaster University with a research focus on recovery after critical illness. He is also an acute care physiotherapist who has worked in the intensive care unit for more than eight years. His clinical work has included caring for people with oncological and hematological conditions. He has been coordinating both the RISE and iCaRe projects.
Christopher Farley
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
iCaRe/RISE Projects
Jordon Hvizd
CCPA
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
StrongArms-Cancer Project
Jordon Hvzid brings a foundation of medical knowledge and expertise as a Canadian certified physician assistant and certified personal trainer. Hvzid is a McMaster and National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) alum. She is passionate about the research projects she has been involved in and is excited for the positive impact these projects will bring for so many people.
Jordon Hvizd
CCPA
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
StrongArms-Cancer Project
Meaghan MacKie
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
IMPACT Trial
Meaghan MacKie
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
IMPACT Trial
Susanne Sinclair
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Partner4Exercise Trial
Susanne is a registered physiotherapist and clinical research coordinator in the School of Rehabilitation Science. She provides research support for the Partner4Exercise study. Her research interests include physical function and aging, and chronic disease management.
Susanne Sinclair
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Partner4Exercise Trial
Jenna Smith-Turchyn
PT, PhD
Faculty Lead
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Assistant Professor,
School of Rehabilitation Science
Jenna Smith-Turchyn
PT, PhD
Faculty Lead
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Assistant Professor,
School of Rehabilitation Science
Christopher Farley
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
iCaRe/RISE Projects
Chris is a PhD student at McMaster University with a research focus on recovery after critical illness. He is also an acute care physiotherapist who has worked in the intensive care unit for more than eight years. His clinical work has included caring for people with oncological and hematological conditions. He has been coordinating both the RISE and iCaRe projects.
Christopher Farley
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
iCaRe/RISE Projects
Chris is a PhD student at McMaster University with a research focus on recovery after critical illness. He is also an acute care physiotherapist who has worked in the intensive care unit for more than eight years. His clinical work has included caring for people with oncological and hematological conditions. He has been coordinating both the RISE and iCaRe projects.
Jordon Hvizd
CCPA
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
StrongArms-Cancer Project
Jordon Hvzid brings a foundation of medical knowledge and expertise as a Canadian certified physician assistant and certified personal trainer. Hvzid is a McMaster and National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) alum. She is passionate about the research projects she has been involved in and is excited for the positive impact these projects will bring for so many people.
Jordon Hvizd
CCPA
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
StrongArms-Cancer Project
Jordon Hvzid brings a foundation of medical knowledge and expertise as a Canadian certified physician assistant and certified personal trainer. Hvzid is a McMaster and National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) alum. She is passionate about the research projects she has been involved in and is excited for the positive impact these projects will bring for so many people.
Meaghan MacKie
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
IMPACT Trial
Meaghan MacKie
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
IMPACT Trial
Susanne Sinclair
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Partner4Exercise Trial
Susanne is a registered physiotherapist and clinical research coordinator in the School of Rehabilitation Science. She provides research support for the Partner4Exercise study. Her research interests include physical function and aging, and chronic disease management.
Susanne Sinclair
PT
Research Coordinator
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Partner4Exercise Trial
Susanne is a registered physiotherapist and clinical research coordinator in the School of Rehabilitation Science. She provides research support for the Partner4Exercise study. Her research interests include physical function and aging, and chronic disease management.
Jenna Smith-Turchyn
PT, PhD
Faculty Lead
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Assistant Professor,
School of Rehabilitation Science
Jenna Smith-Turchyn
PT, PhD
Faculty Lead
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Assistant Professor,
School of Rehabilitation Science
Students & Fellows
Information Box Group
Holly Edward
PT
PhD Candidate
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2022
Project title: Exploring the role of Physiotherapy Navigators in Canadian cancer institutions
Solomon Joseph
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2024
Danielle Lawrence
RKin
OT/PhD Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2024
Neeraja Nannapaneni
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2023
Project title: A virtual rehabilitation clinic for individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) in Ontario
Nelani Paramanantharajah
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2023
Project title: Frailty in Survivors of Cancer— Exploring Rehabilitation to Improve Frailty Outcomes
Holly Edward
PT
PhD Candidate
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2022
Project title: Exploring the role of Physiotherapy Navigators in Canadian cancer institutions
Holly Edward
PT
PhD Candidate
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2022
Project title: Exploring the role of Physiotherapy Navigators in Canadian cancer institutions
Solomon Joseph
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2024
Solomon Joseph
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2024
Danielle Lawrence
RKin
OT/PhD Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2024
Danielle Lawrence
RKin
OT/PhD Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2024
Neeraja Nannapaneni
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2023
Project title: A virtual rehabilitation clinic for individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) in Ontario
Neeraja Nannapaneni
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2023
Project title: A virtual rehabilitation clinic for individuals with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) in Ontario
Nelani Paramanantharajah
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2023
Project title: Frailty in Survivors of Cancer— Exploring Rehabilitation to Improve Frailty Outcomes
Nelani Paramanantharajah
MSc Student
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
Start date: September 2023
Project title: Frailty in Survivors of Cancer— Exploring Rehabilitation to Improve Frailty Outcomes
Alumni
Information Box Group
Brenda Nayiga
MSc, PT Student
Alumni
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
September 2021 – August 2023
Project title: Rehabilitation to improve functional outcomes in head and neck cancer
Brenda Nayiga
MSc, PT Student
Alumni
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
September 2021 – August 2023
Project title: Rehabilitation to improve functional outcomes in head and neck cancer
Brenda Nayiga
MSc, PT Student
Alumni
McMaster Oncology Rehab Lab+
September 2021 – August 2023
Project title: Rehabilitation to improve functional outcomes in head and neck cancer