USASK COLLEGE OF MEDICINE MAGAZINE 2019 Expanding the boundaries of collaboration CONTENTS USask • College of Medicine • 2019 ON THE COVER Juan Ianowski and Julian Tam, College of Medicine researchers Editor Kate Blau, communications specialist, College of Medicine Contributors Anne-Marie Cey, alumni relations officer, College of Medicine Kristen McEwen, communications coordinator, College of Medicine Amanda Woroniuk, communications coordinator, College of Medicine Krista Sanderson is a clerical assistant at the College of Medicine. Art direction/design Malary Cloke, University Relations Photography David Stobbe (cover) 8 Kristen McEwen James Shewaga Research News: Expanding the boundaries of collaboration Printer Achieving success by crossing traditional lines of collaboration, two Mister Print partnerships at the College of Medicine offer insights into why these alliances are needed and how they can be fostered. Publication Date November 2019 Published by the College of Medicine, 2 Dean’s Message University of Saskatchewan 3 College of Medicine leadership 4 College news 12 Research News: New opportunities open with new hospital 14 Make an impact 16 Student News 20 Student News: Awards 24 Alumni News 30 Alumni News: Driving healthcare innovation College of Medicine University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon Campus Send us your ideas 107 Wiggins Road This magazine shares successes and news about Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5 the College of Medicine at USask. Please email Regina Campus Regina General Hospital medicine
[email protected] with ideas 1440 14th Avenue for future stories. Regina, SK S4P 0W5 Find us online at: medicine.usask.ca @usaskmeddean @uofscomalumniassoc DEAN'S MESSAGE COLLEGE LEADERSHIP College administration Provincial and Dean: Dr. Preston Smith department heads Vice-Dean Medical Education: Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine Dr.