Virtual Think Tank to Ignite Health Research Collaborations

The next WE-SPARK Think Tank will take place on Thursday, June 20, offering opportunities for researchers, students, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to come together and explore innovative solutions. This virtual session will be hosted on Zoom from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to bring fresh ideas, engage in problem-solving discussions, and help foster meaningful collaborations that advance impactful health research initiatives.

Featured Projects:

• Sustainable Solutions: Strengthening Feeding Windsor Essex Through Collaboration and Research
  Presenter: Roger Fordham, Coordinator & Founder, Feeding Windsor Essex

This session will explore how community partnerships and research can support sustainable food programs. Input is welcome from anyone working in public health, food security, and social services. The goal is to submit a Trillium grant to help fund community-driven solutions.

• Leveraging AI for Data-Driven Innovation in Health Care
  Presenter: Ziad Kobti, Ph.D., University of Windsor

Discover how AI is transforming healthcare through better data utilization, predictive analytics, and increased system efficiency. This session will highlight opportunities for collaboration among those working in digital health and system innovation. The team is seeking real-world challenges faced by healthcare providers to help guide practical, data-driven solutions.

• Building Intersectoral Collaboration to Prevent and Address Sexual Violence in Ontario Schools
  Presenter: Catherine Vanner, Ph.D., University of Windsor

This project is in development for a national grant competition in 2027 and will focus on recent graduates’ experiences of sexual violence in secondary schools. The study will span five sites across Ontario, including Windsor-Essex, and will involve an advisory group of stakeholders to develop recommendations for prevention and intervention. Stakeholders from public health, nursing, psychology, public administration, and related fields are invited to join the conversation.

Register Here.

WE-SPARK Health Institute is a dynamic partnership between the University of Windsor, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, St. Clair College, and Windsor Regional Hospital. The institute brings together the health research strengths, expertise, and infrastructure of the Windsor/Essex region to foster collaboration and advance healthcare innovation.