Research Discipline(s): Clinical, Epidemiology
Primary Title: Hematologist, Clinician Investigator
Additional Titles & Affiliations: Assistant Professor, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Manitoba
RESEARCH TOPICS
Myelodysplastic Syndromes, Acute Leukemia, Blood Cancers, Blood Disorders
I aim to conduct patient-oriented, practice-changing research that will improve patient outcomes, maximize health and reduce suffering among those with blood disorders and blood cancers
Research Summary
Dr Houston’s research focuses on innovative trial designs, blood conservation and supportive care strategies to optimize care and improve outcomes for patients affected with blood disorders such as MDS and acute leukemia.
Goals
- Routinely integrate research into clinical care to develop a learning health system
- Conduct patient-prioritized research to improve patient outcomes and quality of life
- Use novel trial methods to expand access to clinical trials
Research Biography
Dr. Houston completed medical school at the University of Manitoba (2016), followed by Internal Medicine residency at the University of Toronto (2018). She subsequently completed her Hematology fellowship (2018) and the Clinician Investigator Program (2020) at the University of Manitoba. She completed a PhD in clinical epidemiology and clinical trials (2022) at the University of Manitoba. Dr. Houston is a Hematologist and Clinician Investigator at the University of Manitoba and CancerCare Manitoba. She is also a Scientist at the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute.
Achievements
- B.Sc. (Med) – Award for Best Clinical Research Project, 2011
- University of Manitoba – Advanced Early Admission Scholarship, 2006
- University of Manitoba – University of Manitoba Student Union Scholarship, 2007
- University of Manitoba – University of Manitoba Student Union Scholarship, 2008
- Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation – Excellence Award, 2008
- University of Manitoba – University of Manitoba Student Union Scholarship, 2009
- American Society of Hematology – ASH Travel Award, 2010
- 1st Prize in the Clinical Oral Presentation – 13th Annual CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Research Day, 2011
- American Society of Hematology – Trainee Research Award, 2011
- American Society of Hematology – ASH Travel Award, 2011
- American Society of Hematology – Abstract Achievement Award, 2011
- CBC Manitoba Future 40 award, 2022
- B.Sc. (Med) – Best Dissertation With the Most Significant Merit, 2011
- U.S. National Student Research Forum – Outstanding Poster Presentation Second Place (Galveston, Texas, U.S.A.), 2012
- 2nd Prize in the Clinical Poster Presentation – 14th Annual CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Research Day, 2012
- 1st Prize in the Clinical Oral Presentation – 14th Annual CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Research Day, 2012
- Oral Presentation Award Winner – Canadian National Medical Student Research Symposium, 2012
- Sunnybrook Hematology Award of Excellence, 2015
- Hector Ma Award in Research – University of Manitoba, 2018
- 1st Prize Poster Presentation by Subspecialty Resident – University of Manitoba Resident Research Day, 2018
- Best teacher in a small group. Manitoba Medical Students’ Association, 2020
- Department of Medical Oncology and Haematology Award of Excellence (Research Contributions), 2022
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Featured Publications
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