Meet The Team
Co-Founder, Medical Student
Casey Li
Casey is a medical student at the University of British Columbia, and a graduate from the Bachelor of Health Sciences program at McMaster University, with a specialization in Child Health. She is passionate about health equity, innovations in healthcare, and child health. During Casey's undergraduate senior thesis, she started the DATCH hemophilia education program.
Outside of DATCH, she loves spending time with Kai, her golden retriever puppy. She also enjoys kayaking, baking, and photography.
Co-Founder, Pediatric Hematologist Consultant
Anthony Chan
Dr. Chan is a Professor/Pediatric Hematologist and holds a McMaster Children's Hospital/Hamilton Health Sciences Chair in Pediatric Thrombosis and Hemostasis (second term). He is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in the field of pediatric thrombosis and bleeding disorders. He shares his expertise in thrombosis by providing around-the-clock free consultation, through the 1800NOCLOTS service, to pediatric healthcare professionals worldwide seeking assistance with the treatment of children with complex problems.
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He also enjoys spending time with his family and reading books.
Educator & Learner
Teddy
Hi my name is Teddy! I help teach everybody about hemophilia. I like playing sports such as swimming. I also like riding my bike, but I make sure that I am safe by wearing my helmet and kneepads. I am always learning about my hemophilia from my amazing healthcare team and I am excited to share what I learn with you!
Child Life Specialist Consultant
Nate Seroski
Nate is a Certified Child Life Specialist at McMaster Children’s Hospital in the pediatric Hematology/Oncology department. In his practice, Nate is passionate about supporting kids with chronic illnesses understand and cope with difficult hospital experiences through the use of specialized play activities.
Outside of the hospital, Nate is a rock climbing instructor, taking groups of all ages on climbing courses. He enjoys knitting gifts for his friends and playing board games.
Child Life Specialist Consultant
Allison Sohanlal
Allison is a Certified Child Life Specialist with 18 years of experience advocating for the psychosocial care of children, youth and families in both clinical and academic environments. Her clinical experience in pediatrics involves both community and healthcare settings. For the past 10 years, Allison has held a faculty position as an assistant professor at McMaster University as part of the child life graduate program within the Department of Pediatrics.
Physiotherapist Consultant
Karen Strike
Karen Strike currently works as a physiotherapist in the bleeding disorders program at McMaster University Medical Center, Ontario, Canada. She completed her degree in Kinesiology and Masters in Physiotherapy at McMaster University. Karen is an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at McMaster University and a part-time faculty member at Mohawk College. In addition to her clinical role as the physiotherapist with the Hamilton Niagara Hemophilia Treatment Centre, Karen is a PhD Candidate in Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. Her principal research areas include best practices for the assessment and management of the musculoskeletal implication of a bleeding disorder, point of care ultrasonography, patient engagement and physiotherapy scope of practice.
Social Worker Consultant
Linda Waterhouse
Linda Waterhouse has her Master of Social Work from the University of Toronto. She has worked as the social worker with the Hamilton Bleeding Disorders Clinic at Hamilton Health Sciences since 1991, covering both the pediatric and adult bleeding disorders clinic. She has twice been the Co-Chair of the Canadian Social Workers in Hemophilia Care (CSWHC) and is also the Co-Chair of the Social Work Professional Practice Committee at Hamilton Health Science.
Pediatric Hematologist Consultant
Mihir Bhatt
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist with a special interest in bleeding and clotting disorders; Consultant in the first provincial Young women’s blood clinic at McMaster
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Hobbies: Cricket, Travelling, Foodie
Nurse Consultant
Rebecca Goldsmith
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Nurse Consultant
Kay Decker
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9 Student Learners
Master's Student at Stanford University
YaJing Liu
YaJing is passionate about improving child health and interested in clinical research. She aspires to become a healthcare professional and an expert in the scientific field. Some of her hobbies are swimming, reading, journaling, arts and crafts, and volunteer work.
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Project: Resource Compilation
Medical Student at Queen's University
Ranmeet Dulai
My name is Ranmeet and I was in the Child Health Specialization in the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program at McMaster University. During my time at DATCH, I’ve primarily worked on the Menarche Project You’ve Got This. Period. booklet. Some of my hobbies include art, karate, and reading. In the future, I hope to pursue a career where I get to work with children.
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Project: Menarche Booklet
Law Student at Harvard University
Farzam Karimi
Farzam is a graduate of the McMaster Health Sciences program with a specialization in child health and is attending Harvard Law School in the fall. He began his journey with DATCH through his practicum placement, and transitioned Hemoworld into his senior thesis. His hobbies are Martial Arts and meditation and his experience includes Reservist Soldier for the Canadian Army and the North American Focal Point for the United Nations Major Group for Children & Youth.
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Project: Video Game
Medical Student at McMaster University
Josephine Kearney
Hi, I’m Josie! I started with DATCH as a third-year practicum student in the Child Health Specialization in the BHSc program at McMaster. I am now a first-year medical student at McMaster and excited to continue my involvement with DATCH as a volunteer. In my free time, I love to knit, bake, and play Animal Crossing!
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Project: Menarche Booklet
Undergraduate Student at McMaster University
Keshvi Bhatt
My name is Keshvi Bhatt and I have just completed my first year in Life Sciences at McMaster University, and will be entering my second year in BioPsych this September! I am currently working on a project for DATCH to create physical activity videos for children with hemophilia aged 2-7. In my pastime, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and spending time outdoors when possible. I also love to dance and listen to music to relax!
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Project: Exercise Videos
Project: Research (Tool Validation)
Undergraduate Student at McMaster University
Julia Habashy
Julia Habashy is pursuing her fourth-year Bachelor of Health Sciences degree, specializing in Child Health at McMaster University. She is a collaborator with the DATCH project, developing an educational colouring book for children with hemophilia to learn about living with hemophilia. Julia continues to use art to advocate for accessible health care, improve students’ educational outcomes, and more! In her spare time, she enjoys running, creating videos, travelling, and fam-time.
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Project: Colouring Sheets
Undergraduate Student at McMaster University
Muhammad Rashid
Muhammad is an undergraduate student at McMaster university, currently in his 3rd year in the Bachelor of Health Sciences program, with a specialization in Child Health. He hopes to pursue a career in pediatric medicine, with interests in orthopaedics and internal medicine. Outside of academics, he loves spending his time through videography, graphic design and following soccer.
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Project: Research (Tool Validation)
Project: Comic Book on Port Infections
Undergraduate Student at McMaster University
Nicholas Lum
Nicholas is a 3rd-year undergraduate student who is attending McMaster University as part of the Bachelor of Health Sciences Program, where he is enrolled in the Child Health Specialization. He aspires to pursue a career in medicine, where his interests lie in pediatrics and neurology. Outside of the classroom, you can find him closely following his favourite sports (soccer and hockey), playing guitar or piano, listening to old vinyl records, and spending time with his family
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Project: Comic Book on Dental Care
Undergraduate Student at McMaster University
Nick Teller
Hi, I’m Nick! I am a third-year student in the Child Health Specialization in the BHSc program at McMaster University. I am currently a practicum student working on bringing resource awareness to the hemophilia community. In my free time, I enjoy running, listening to music, and playing chess.
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Project: Communications
LOOKING TO VOLUNTEER?
Our team is always open to providing learning opportunities. A lot of our work and ideas come from our wonderful volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering your time, please send us an email with your CV attached to