Sharon Birdi 

Welcome to my world of impactful research, advocacy, and leadership! I am Sharon Birdi, a dedicated professional with a passion for driving positive change in healthcare. As a Research Coordinator at St. Michael’s Hospital, I lead projects at the intersection of social determinants of health, healthcare-system performance metrics, and responsible AI. My extensive experience includes co-leading eye-tracking studies, developing ethical guidelines for machine learning in population health, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. Beyond research, I've played a key role in policy-making as the Associate Vice-President Academic at Western University's University Students’ Council. Through my work, I aim to bridge gaps, promote equity, and leverage technology for the betterment of society. Explore my journey and discover how my commitment to excellence, leadership, and innovation can make a lasting impact.

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Western University, Bachelor of Medical Sciences Honours 

Gil, Amalia & Birdi, Sharon & Kishibe, Teruko & Grantcharov, Teodor. (2022). Eye Tracking Use in Surgical Research: A Systematic Review. Journal of Surgical Research. 279. 774-787. 10.1016/j.jss.2022.05.024.

Nathan R. G. Barnett, Mymoon Bhuiyan, Sharon Birdi, Shemar Hackett, Muhammadhasan Nasser, and Cailean Thompson. Habitats: Students in their Municipalities: 2022. Toronto, ON. Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance. 2022.

Pinto A & Birdi S. Artificial Intelligence and Public Health: The Future is Now. Presented at: Public Health Ontario Rounds; 2023 November 16; Toronto, Ontario

Gordon L, Sampieri G, Adams-McGavin R, Birdi S, Doshi R, Wheatcroft M, Grantcharov T. Systematic Review of Perioperative Risk Models. Abstract presented at: University of Toronto Vascular Surgery Research Day; 2022 May 13; Toronto, Ontario

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Co-Founder of Canadian Undergraduate Student Research Resource Guide 

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