Vivian Welch

Upon completing her PhD, Welch joined the faculty at the University of Ottawa's Bruyère Research Institute (BRI) as their deputy director. While serving in this role, she also became the co-convenor of the Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods Group.^[1] In 2016, Welch was appointed the co-manager of a data research program at the BRI to conduct research that describes, evaluates, and improves care for Ontario's ageing population.^[5] She was also the Principal investigator of a study that found that mass deworming campaigns had little effect on children’s health in low- and middle-income countries.^[6]

As a result of her academic accomplishments, Welch was appointed the inaugural Editor in Chief of the Campbell Collaboration^[7] and recognized as a Canadian leader in global health.^[8] In 2019, Welch was promoted from assistant professor to associate professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health.^[9]

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