Marie-Amélie Lukaszewski completed her Ph.D. in Biology and Health at the École Doctorale Biologie-Santé de Lille in France, where her research focused on the onset of metabolic syndrome. She pursued postdoctoral training at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Université de Montréal, where she was first introduced to clinical research. In 2017, she transitioned fully into clinical research by joining the PERFORM Centre at Concordia University as a Research Associate.

Since 2019, she has worked in the Division of Vascular Surgery at McGill University, first as a Clinical Research Coordinator and, as of 2025, as Clinical Research Associate.

Marie-Amélie currently oversees research activities across the Royal Victoria Hospital and the Jewish General Hospital. Her role includes protocol development, ethics and regulatory oversight, patient recruitment, and day-to-day study coordination. She brings a unique perspective informed by her experience in both basic science and clinical research and plays a key role in supporting the division’s efforts to advance evidence-based vascular care.

Otgon Baatar is a physician-scientist with clinical experience in Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, alongside research experience across institutions in Switzerland, Austria, Canada, and Mongolia. She specializes in clinical trial coordination, medical monitoring, and safety oversight, with a strong track record of enhancing protocol compliance, patient safety, and data quality. 

Currently, she serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Vascular Surgery Department at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). Otgon holds a PhD in Medicine from Mongolian Medical University and a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research from McGill University. Her contributions have led to multiple international publications and presentations specifically in the areas of Sepsis, ICU outcomes, and Antibiotic Resistance.

Hila Tabrizian is a Clinical Research Coordinator within the Cardiovascular Division at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McGill University and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology at Yorkville University. 

With a strong background in both clinical and psychosocial research, Hila has contributed extensively to projects focused on cardiovascular health, vascular surgery, and psychosocial outcomes in patient care. She brings expertise in coordinating multi-center studies, managing Research Ethics Board (REB) submissions, developing patient recruitment strategies, and facilitating communications between physician researchers, clinical teams, and participants. 

Hila’s approach emphasizes a patient-centered and ethically grounded framework, ensuring high standards of regulatory compliance and research integrity. In addition to her clinical work, she has an interest in improving physician-patient communication and integrating psychosocial perspectives into health research. 

Passionate about healthcare innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration, Hila continues to support the advancement of research that aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals living with cardiovascular conditions.