DATE Lab Chats: OT Students (Part 2)
Every year, the DATE lab welcomes new students completing their masters degree from the department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto. These students join the lab from September to May while they complete their external projects, helping to contribute to the field of occupational therapy.
Although they are with us for a short time, their hard work never goes unnoticed and this month we showcase their exciting projects!
We sat down with with the last two students to chat about their work and introduce them to our DATE lab community.
If you missed our introductions from Eliora & Ava, click here to access the last month’s blog!
Sabiha Meer, MSc OT student
Sabiha Meer
What is your role in the lab?
[Master’s student]. To synthesize the findings of the perspectives from healthcare professionals and adults with chronic pain on technologies used for management of chronic pain.
Describe your project in 250 characters or less
Understanding the perspectives of technology use for chronic pain from the lens of healthcare professionals and adults living with chronic pain.
What made you interest in working with the dementia research?
N/A
If you could attend a research conference anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
I would attend it in Amsterdam, I really want to visit Netherlands.
If you could invite any scientist (dead or alive) to dinner, who would it be?
I would love to have dinner with Albert Einstein
What is your favourite science ‘fun fact’?
Possums have over 50 teeth.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
I love doing Pilates and hanging out with my friends.
What 3 key search words describe your project?
Technology, chronic pain, pain.
Isabella Alonso, MSc OT student
Isabella Alonso
What is your role in the lab?
I am a graduate research student and occupational therapy student at the University of Toronto.
Describe your project in 250 characters or less
Our project is examining the role of technology to manage chronic pain based on the perspectives of people with chronic pain and occupational therapists.
What made you interest in working with the dementia research?
While our research focus is on chronic pain rather than dementia, my overall interest is to hopefully contribute valuable findings that support the development of people’s health and wellness.
If you could attend a research conference anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
No preference! I love to travel and I would be happy to attend any conference, especially in a country I haven’t visited before.
If you could invite any scientist (dead or alive) to dinner, who would it be?
Carl Rogers
What is your favourite science ‘fun fact’?
Humans use all of the brain all of the time, not just 10% of it.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
In my spare time, I really love to read, catch up on TV shows, and explore Toronto!
What 3 key search words describe your project?
Chronic pain, technology, occupational therapist