The Azrieli Accelerator Team
Leadership

Susan Graham, PhD
Scientific Director, Azrieli Accelerator
- Professor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Psychology
- Director, Owerko Centre for Neurodevelopment and Child Mental Health
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Program Directors

Deborah Kurrasch, PhD
Brain Circuitry
- Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics
- Professor, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Deputy Head, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Medical Genetics
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Kathy McCoy, PhD
Microbiome Influences
- Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology
- Scientific Director, International Microbiome Centre, University of Calgary
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Carly McMorris, PhD
Supports, Services, & Systems:
From Individual Wellness to Thriving in Society
- Associate Professor, Werklund School of Education, Specialization, School and Applied Child Psychology
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Psychology
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David Nicholas, PhD, RSW
Supports, Services, & Systems:
From Individual Wellness to Thriving in Society
- Professor, Faculty of Social Work
- Associate Dean, Research and Partnerships, Faculty of Social Work
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Jennifer Zwicker, PhD
Supports, Services, & Systems:
From Individual Wellness to Thriving in Society
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology
- Director, Health Policy, School of Public Policy
- Canada Research Chair (II) Disability Policy for Children and Youth
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Staff

Helen Dunlop
Senior Specialist, Marketing, Communications and Events, Azrieli Accelerator and Owerko Centre for Neurodevelopment and Child Mental Health
