The right people make the all the difference. We’re proud of the many researchers, volunteers, and staff who work to ensure the continued success of Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation. Our Foundation is comprised of a team of expert fundraising, administrative, communications, and financial experts who care about advancing health research outcomes in the Maritimes and beyond.
If you have inquiries for a specific team member, please contact our team and you will be connected to the appropriate person.
Our Team
Executive

Joanne Bath
Chief Executive Officer
joanne.bath@dal.ca
Philanthropy

Jen Laurette, CFRE
Director, Philanthropy
jen.laurette@dal.ca

Carol Murray, CFRE
Manager, Annual and Planned Giving
carol.murray@dal.ca

Michelle Paradis
Manager, Prospect Research
michelle.paradis@dal.ca

Simone Spears
Senior Development Officer
simone.spears@dal.ca

Amanda Scarff
Senior Officer, Donor Impact and Accountability
amanda.scarff@dal.ca
Communications & Marketing

Christena Copeland, BPr, MEd, Counselling
Director, Communications
christena.copeland@dal.ca

Erin McKenna
Officer, Communications & Marketing
erin.mckenna@dal.ca

Dayna Park
Officer, Communications & Marketing
dayna.park@dal.ca
Finance, Administration & Information Management

Matt King, CPA, CA
Director, Finance & Operations
matt.king@dal.ca

Jeffrey Brown
Information Services Officer
jeffrey.brown@dal.ca

Dina T. Teixeira
Office Manager
dina.teixeira@dal.ca

Laurel Purcell
Office Clerk
laurel.purcell@dal.ca
Join DMRF
Find your place with DMRF
The collaborative nature of our Philanthropy, Communications, and Operations teams is vital to our success and we are always looking for dynamic, talented individuals who share our passion for health research and philanthropy
Board of Directors
Our outstanding board brings an incredible wealth of knowledge, expertise and determination to the work we do every day. With a diverse skill set, strong business acumen, and a passion for health, our Board members provide the exceptional leadership and strategic direction that advancing health research demands.
Officers

Ms. Janet MacMillan
Chair

Mr. Michael Durland
Vice Chair

Ms. Joanne Bath
Chief Executive Officer
Directors

Mr. Taleb Abidali
Halifax

Dr. Alice Aiken
Halifax

Mr. Rob Barbara
Halifax

Ms. Sarah Dennis
Halifax

Mr. Malcolm Fraser
Halifax

Mr. Allan Horsburgh

Mr. Charles MacQuarrie
Truro

Mr. Peter Mann
Toronto

Dr. Kate O’Brien
Switzerland

Mr. Joe Ramia
Halifax
Ex-Officios

Dr. Deep Saini
Halifax

Dr. David Anderson
Halifax

Dr. James Fawcett
Halifax

Dr. Kathy O’Brien
Halifax
Scientific Advisory Committee
The peer review process is essential to the Foundation’s activities as a granting agency. The Scientific Advisory Committee is a body, at arm’s-length from the Board, that independently adjudicates applications based on scientific merit. The time offered by these volunteers is sincerely appreciated.
Dr. Jim Fawcett, Chair
Department of Pharmacology
Dr. Roger McLeod, (Ex-Officio)
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Dr. T. Alexander Quinn
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
Dr. Christopher Sinal
Department of Pharmacology
Dr. Jill Chorney
Department of Pediatrics
Dr. Janie Astephen Wilson
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Dr. Leah Cahill
Department of Medicine
Dr. Eileen Denovan-Wright
Department of Pharmacology
Dr. Ian Rainey
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Ms. Joanne Bath, (Ex-Officio)
Chief Executive Officer, DMRF