Cassaundra Morrin, B.Sc (Hons), MRT (R) – Cassaundra is a dedicated healthcare professional with a deep passion for improving Indigenous Patient Healthcare. With a B.Sc. (Hons) in Medical Radiation Sciences, Cassaundra has been actively practicing an x-ray tech for the last five years. Born into a mixed Indigenous heritage, Cassaundra proudly identifies as Swampy Cree. Throughout Cassaundra’s career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to education and mentorship. Cassaundra served as a Clinical Coordinator for x-ray students for two years at her workplace, sharing her expertise and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Beyond their professional role, Cassaundra actively engages with their local urban Indigenous community. They currently hold the position of running the Huntsville branch of the Muskoka Indigenous Friendship Centre, where they contribute to fostering cultural connection, social support and holistic well-being for Indigenous individuals and allies in the area.
Professor Euclid Seeram, PhD, MSc, BSc, FCAMRT, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney, and a member of the Medical Image Optimization and Perception Group (MIOPeG)-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health, University of Canberra; in Australia. He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography, computers in radiology, radiographic instrumentation, digital radiography, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography, an International Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal, and Open Journal of Radiology, Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions, and serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences. His current research interests are related to radiation dose optimization in computed tomography and digital radiography imaging systems, as well as in radiation protection related to diagnostic imaging.
Valentina Al Hamouche, MRT(R), MSc.: Valentina holds an M.Sc. Health Systems Management, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, UK and B.Sc. (Hons) in Radiography Anglia Polytechnic University, Cambridge, UK Applied Health Sciences Department, Division of Radiography. She has also received a FAETC: Further Adult and Education Teacher’s Certificate from the College of North-East London, UK (1991), and a Diploma in Radiologic Technology American University of Beirut-Medical Centre Radiologic Technology Training Program, Lebanon. In 1994, she has pursued further education and training in radiation safety sponsored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) at the International Center of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) in Trieste Italy. She has over 25 years of radiography teaching experience at different Universities in Canada and abroad. She is a registration committee member at the College of Radiological and Imaging Technologists of Ontario (CMRITO). She is certified with the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT). In 2017 she founded VCA Education Solutions for Health Professionals, Inc.
Ms. Sheetal Ruparelia, BSc. (Hons), MRT(R) : Sheetal studied radiography in England where she got a BSc. (Hons) in Diagnostic Imaging and further pursued her career with her interest in breast imaging by attaining a PgC in Mammography. She qualified in 2006 and has practiced in various hospitals and clinics and held several responsibilities such as Quality assurance of Imaging department. She moved to Canada in 2016 where she attained her CAMRT certification and started working immediately in general radiography, BMD and Mammography. She worked at Princess Margaret hospital in the breast imaging department. Currently she is working at Trillium Health Partners where she performs mammograms and breast ultrasounds.
Hena Jetha, MSc. SMART, Hina is an experienced Radiologic Technologist with a demonstrated history of working 5+ in the hospital & health care settings. She is skilled in Radiography, Clinical Research, Patient Care, Supervisory Skills, and Creativity Skills. Hina is certified with CAMRT and SMART. She graduated with a Masters degree in Physics and Diploma in Radiography from Aga Khan University. Currently Hina is working as Medical Radiation Technologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at St Paul’s Hospital.
Marvalyn Kelly-Whyte BSc, CD(R), MRT(R)(CT)(IR): Ms. Whyte is a CT/IR technologist at the Scarborough Health Network, General campus. Marvalyn has been a MRT for over 33 years, with more than 15 years experience in CT and IR. Marvalyn was also an external instructor at the Michener Institute of Applied Health Sciences where she worked with Internationally Trained Professionals in the Radiography Bridging program for about 12 years. She has held various positions which included general MRT, managerial, and teaching roles. She obtained her diploma in Radiography from the School of Medical Radiation Technology in Kingston, Jamaica. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the West Indies in Management Studies, Economics and International Relations. Marvalyn believes in continuing education and professional development and has completed the Advance certificate in CT Imaging and Interventional Radiology with the CAMRT.
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