Research

OSRS MEMBERS

Dr. Forough Farrokhyar PhD: Clinical Epidemiologist / Biostatistian

Dr. Farrokhyar is a faculty member of both Department of Surgery and Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. In Surgery, she is the Director of the Surgical Research Methodology Program. Her role in OSRS is to directly support our faculty and residents with methodology and statistical analysis. She is involved in many projects from inception to knowledge translation, as well as supervising residents and graduate students in their research work.

Contact Information: 905 522 1155 x 34194; farrokh@mcmaster.ca

Aseel Anabtawi: Research Assistant

Aseel Anabtawi is a statistical research assistant responsible for data analysis at the OSRS. Her main task is to work with SPSS to provide statistical analysis for residents and other partners who seek support for statistical research purposes. When she’s not conducting data analyses, Aseel can offer services with internal grant review, administrative support and any other tasks of the office.

Contact Information: 905 522 1155 x 34399; anabtaak@mcmaster.ca

KANDACE FORSYTH: RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Kandace Forsyth is the SRM Coordinator and a Research Assistant for OSRS. She coordinates the two-year Surgical Research Methodology program of the Surgical Foundations Residency Program. She organizes meetings and events for the OSRS, as well as for ACR events and other activities for Dr. Bhandari, the Associate Chair of Research. She also collects and distributes the Funding Opportunities from different sources at FHS on a weekly basis

Contact Information: 905 522 1155 x 35385; forsyk1@mcmaster.ca

JEFF COVEYDUCK: DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY RESEARCH FINANCE TEAM

The Research Finance Team is responsible for all research funding received by faculty members in the Department of Surgery. Jeff, as Finance Manager, oversees and manages both the research and clinical accounts of our faculty, ensuring appropriate usage and disbursement of funds. His ​Finance Assistants handle payments and other transactions on our accounts.

Contact Information:

Jeff Coveyduck – 905 525 9140 x 47103; coveydjc@mcmaster.ca