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As a WE-SPARK affiliated researcher, one of the first and most impactful steps you can take is to create or update your researcher profile on our website. Whether you're a Core Principal Member (CPM) or an Associate Member (CAM), your profile plays a vital role in increasing your visibility, building connections, and advancing your research goals.

Why Your Profile Matters

Increased Visibility

Your profile is accessible not just to WE-SPARK members, but to researchers, potential collaborators,and funders across Canada and beyond. A complete profile boosts your discoverability and positions you for new funding and partnership opportunities. 

Showcase Your Expertise

Highlight your research areas, link your ongoing projects, and feature your most recent publications. This gives others a clear sense of your strengths and impact in the field.

Boost Professional Networking

Your profile is a hub for connection - enabling peers to find you, understand your work, and spark meaningful collaborations.

Demonstrate Collective Impact

Each profile contributes to the bigger picture of health research in Windsor-Essex. Together, we show the world the depth, breadth, and impact of our research community.

How to Create or Update Your Profile

Creating or updating your profile is easy through the WE-SPARK Researcher Portal. You have full control over your content and can ensure your information stays current.

To get started, email the following to wesparkhealth@uwindsor.ca:

Or log in to the Researcher Portal to update your profile directly.

What Makes a Great Profile?

Profile example: Dr. Dora Cavallo-Medved

1. Basic Details

Include your name, job title,institutional affiliation, and contact info - paired with a professional photo to personalize your profile.

2. Linked Projects & Programs

Associate your profile with active WE-SPARK projects and research programs. This makes it easy for others to see what you’re working on and where collaborations are possible.

3. Publications

Add your most recent and relevant publications. This builds credibility and showcases your academic contributions - whether you have 3 or 30.

Boost Your Project Impact

Projects hosted on the WE-SPARK site do more than just inform - they inspire.

More Exposure

Showcasing your research on our site increases visibility among funders, public audiences, and other institutions.


What a project page features:

  • Project title and description
  • Principal Investigator(s) and affiliations
  • Funding organization and grant duration
  • Links to associated programs and cores
  • Team members and collaborators
  • Impact tab with project outcomes

Explore a sample project →  View Example

Attract Funding and Partnerships

Your posted projects demonstrate momentum and transparency - two things collaborators and funders look for.


Contribute to Knowledge Sharing
Share project outcomes through our “Impacts” tab to highlight the real-world value of your work.

Use the WE-SPARK Researcher Portal

The WE-SPARK Researcher Portal is your personalized dashboard to:
  • Update your profile anytime
  • Connect with colleagues across partner institutions
  • Access tools, events, and collaboration opportunities
  • Stay engaged in Windsor-Essex’s thriving research community
This custom-built mobile and web platform is designed to keep you connected and supported in your research journey.
→ Log in to the Research Portal or Request Access
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