Dr. Megan Thomas
Affiliations
Postdoctoral Fellowship Holder
McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
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Background
Educational Background
BHSc (Hons.) Health Sciences, University of Calgary, 2018
MSc Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, 2021
PhD Pharmaceutical Sciences, The University of British Columbia, 2026
Biography
Dr. Megan Thomas is a current Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Medicine with an interest in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in health research. She focuses on how social determinants of health (income, education, race, etc.) can impact access to both research and care, particularly for those living with chronic conditions such as arthritis. Dr. Thomas conducts mixed methods, patient-oriented research to ensure study findings can have a meaningful impact for end-users.
Awards
- Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) , Canadian Institutes of Health Research . 2026
- Canada Graduate Scholarship-Doctoral Award , Canadian Institutes of Health Research. 2023
- Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Pre-Doctoral Fellowship , University of British Columbia. 2022
- PhD Salary Award , Arthritis Society Canada. 2021
- Four Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF) , University of British Columbia. 2021
- Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarships (AGES) - Master's , Alberta Student Aid. 2020
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