FHS researcher elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing professor Nadine Wathen has been elected to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS). She was among 71 individuals in the Canadian health sciences community to receive the honour.
Nadine Wathen, PhD
is professor in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing and (GBV). As an internationally-renowned scholar in the areas of GBV and health inequities, Wathen is that has significantly impacted responses to violence and inequity in Canada and abroad. She is committed to using research to improve policy, practice, and public responses to enhance well-being and advance justice for those experiencing interpersonal and structural violence and inequity.
The CAHS fellowship recognizes individuals demonstrating a strong commitment to their field of expertise through their life and work. CAHS Fellows are nominated by their peers and selected in a competitive process based on their internationally recognized leadership, academic performance, scientific creativity, and willingness to serve.
“Becoming a member of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences recognizes the fellows’ dedication to health sciences,” said CAHS president, Dr. Sioban Nelson. “We are proud of their accomplishments and honoured to welcome them to the Academy.”
