Shelley has a Bachelor of Science, Honors degree in Cell and Molecular biology, with a minor in criminology, from Simon Fraser University. She has over 12 years of experience as a clinical research coordinator in respiratory medicine, oncology, endocrinology and orthopedic trauma and maintains an active designation as a Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP). Shelley’s continuing education includes a Research Administration Certificate from Mohawk College and a Micro-Certificate in Regulatory Affairs from the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Shelley works with Principal Investigators and Industry Sponsors to evaluate and assess clinical trials for feasibility and implementation at the Centre for Lung Health. She is the primary industry contact for pharmaceutical/industry inquiries and facilitates study start-up activities for VGH’s Respiratory Division. Shelley establishes and maintains Industry partnerships, communication with research teams, researchers and sponsors and ensures site compliance with regulatory guidelines. She has experience working on industry-sponsored, investigator-initiated and grant-funded studies and has provided support to UBC’s Clinical Research Ethics Board for the ethical review of studies in a variety of therapeutic areas. She possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience in regulatory submissions, Heath Canada’s Special Access Program, site /institutional compliance requirements, contract reviews, budget negotiations, protocol development and research ethics.

Amin Adibi is a disease modeller and statistical researcher at the Respiratory Evaluation Sciences Program in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia and Legacy for Airway Health. He is also a health economics consultant for the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health.

In his research, Amin uses health economics, applied statistics, and machine learning techniques to predict prognosis of lung conditions, improve clinical decision-making, and evaluate potential harms and benefits of various healthcare policies. Amin is an advocate for open science and a co-founder of the Peer Models Network, a healthcare modelling accessibility initiative that empowers clinicians, scientists, and patients to access and evaluate healthcare models. Amin holds an MSc degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Calgary.

Tina Afshar is a PhD Candidate at the UBC School of Population and Public Health, working in the Air Pollution Exposure Lab (PI: Dr. Chris Carlsten) and a Research Assistant with Legacy for Airway Health (LAH). Her doctoral research examines the health impacts of e-cigarette use among young adults, focusing on changes in lung function, airway inflammation, and the nasal microbiome during vaping cessation. Tina holds a BSc in Chemistry, Life Sciences, and Physics from UBC and is passionate about integrated knowledge translation (iKT) – bridging research, clinical practice, and public communication to improve health outcomes. Outside of her academic work, she enjoys watching movies, spontaneous weekend trips, and discovering new coffee spots around Vancouver.

Josh has experience using statistical techniques like quantile regression, mixture modeling, and effect modification analysis to assess the relationship between gestational exposure to chemicals and childhood autism outcomes. His work has been awarded the ISEE Best Environmental Epidemiology Paper of 2022 and NIEHS Extramural Paper of the month. Josh is currently a PhD Candidate at Simon Fraser University. Josh also holds a BSc in Health Sciences from Simon Fraser University.

Spencer Lee is a Research Assistant at Legacy for Airway Health. His work spans data management, patient engagement, and public health research, with an emphasis on integrating community and policy perspectives into respiratory health research.

He holds a B.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Victoria and M.Sc. from the UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences in health outcomes research. His thesis examined the health and economic impacts of air pollution and indoor air quality interventions for asthma prevention.

Outside of research, Spencer teaches lifeguarding, volunteers with community organizations, and enjoys hiking, cycling, climbing, and motorcycling along the West Coast.

Dr. Sameh Mortazhejri is a postdoctoral fellow at Legacy for Airway Health and the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on applying implementation science to enhance the delivery of smoking cessation interventions across diverse healthcare settings.

She is a physician by training and completed her PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Ottawa and the Centre for Implementation Research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, where her work used implementation and behavioral science frameworks to explore barriers and enablers to hepatitis C screening and treatment among immigrant populations in Canada.

Ronda Pfleger is an Administrative Assistant with Legacy for Airway Health.  She is responsible for administering the organization’s operational procedures and providing assistance to team members with their project planning. Her background in diverse sectors has lead to her successfully implementing procedures in the areas of research and innovation, corporate finance, and governmental affairs. Her interests include fitness classes at the gym; HIIT, Zumba, and spinning along with swimming in the pool and competing in open water events.

Beth White (she/her) is the Manager of the Respiratory Health Network and Community Partner Engagement with the Centre for Lung Health (CLH) and Legacy for Airway Health (LAH). In this role, she leads the Respiratory Health Network, oversees patient partnerships through the Community Partner Committee, and supports strategic planning and communications for both CLH and LAH.

Beth has held public health roles at the local, federal, and international levels. She specializes in managing complex projects, bridging evidence and practice, and building strong relationships with diverse interest holders, including community and patient partners. Her work has consistently focused on reducing health disparities across both communicable and non-communicable diseases. She holds a Master of Public Health in Social and Behavioural Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Journalism.