Dr. Olawale F. Ayilara, a Biostatistician at the George and Fay Yee Centre for Healthcare Innovation, University of Manitoba, is an internationally renowned figure. His research focuses on developing and applying statistical methods in missing data and patient-

reported outcome measures, which has earned him global recognition. As part of his multidisciplinary work. Dr. Ayilara is a key member of a collaborative research group and leads the development and implementation of innovative clinical trial designs.

Dr. Alex Aregbesola is an MD, PhD physician-scientist with CHRIM and Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba (UM). Dr. Aregbesola holds an endowed chair in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Aregbesola joined the UM in 2017 after completing a PhD and postdoctoral fellowship in clinical epidemiology in Finland. He later completed another postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Community Health Sciences and George & Fay Yee Center for Healthcare Innovation, UM. He has international work experience in clinical care and research from the United Kingdom, Finland, Ghana, and Nigeria. Dr. Aregbesola received both undergraduate and postgraduate awards. He has over 30 peer-reviewed publications and received local and international grant awards. He is a co-lead on a new research theme at CHRIM - Research into the Enhancement of Acute Care for Children's Health (REACH). Dr. Aregbesola has continued to supervise the research/academic training of medical students, residents, and fellows within the Max Rady College of Medicine.

Abiola is a research scientist committed to using scientific research to ensure equitable care for all, particularly in cancer and blood disorders. With a background in toxicology research, she transitioned to health equity research inspired by the pandemic's highlight on healthcare disparities and her own experiences as an immigrant. Her current work centers around delivery and implementation science, focusing on optimizing effective healthcare interventions. This aims to bridge the gap between research findings and their practical application to improve health outcomes. Abiola's approach is driven by the conviction that access to equitable healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege.

Dr. Simone da Silva Rosa is a cell biology researcher with expertise in the cellular mechanisms of cancer and type 2 diabetes. She earned her bachelor's degree in Nursing from Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro in Brazil. She pursued graduate studies and obtained her Doctoral and Postdoctoral training in the Human Anatomy and Cell Science Department at the University of Manitoba in Canada. Dr. Simone is passionate about learning, teaching, and mentoring younger generations toward an advanced and translational scientific understanding of human health and disease for better patient care. She also applies her scientific knowledge in the research and development industry, working with Toronto Bioscience Inc. as a business development manager. Over the years, Dr. Simone has been recognized with > 50 awards, done > 40 presentations nationally and abroad, and published > 15 peer-reviewed scientific articles.