Feature Scientists

Dr. William R. Avison

Common thought may or may not have any scientific basis. And that is what Dr. William R. Avison and his team set out to determine. At the moment, they are in the middle of a large study of more than 1,000 families to determine the long-term effect of single parenthood on health. more...

Dr. Michael Rieder

Every time a parent administers medicine to a child, there is a fear in the back of their mind. What affect will the drug have? Is it safe for my child? more...

Dr. Gerald Kidder

“Almost every day something comes to light that’s really interesting.”
Not many people can make that claim, but Dr. Gerald Kidder is truly excited by the small, but important discoveries being made daily in his lab. more...

Dr. Robert Gagnon

The health of the pregnant mother is critical to the health of the baby. Doctors have known that for a long time. More recent research shows that the mother’s health can affect that baby long after development, into childhood and in some cases as a mature adult. more...

Dr. Tony Rupar

Faced with telling parents their child has a serious disease, doctors want to be able to offer some hope as well. Thanks to the research of Dr. Tony Rupar and his team of scientists in the Molecular Genetics Program at CHRI, sometimes that hope is possible. more...