To support the Bloorview Research Institute’s strategic priorities in precision health, Dr. Azadeh Kushki has been appointed as Associate Chief of Data Science, effective immediately. This new role will be in addition to her current role as a senior scientist in the Bloorview Research Institute.

With considerable expertise and experience in data science, Dr Kushki will lead the research institute’s strategic priorities in precision health and support learning health system collaborations to create global impact for children with neurodevelopmental differences and disabilities. This appointment will support the BRI’s vision to be a global leader in transformative, equity driven, research discoveries dedicated to enabling personalized visions of a good life for all individuals with childhood onset disabilities and developmental differences, their families and communities, across the lifespan.