Navdeep Kaur
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Senior academic leader, dentist, and health equity researcher with extensive experience in oral health, public health, and health equity research. Holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences with doctoral research on the development and randomized controlled trial evaluation of a culturally tailored oral health literacy intervention promoting oral hygiene self-care among immigrant communities.
Proven expertise in oral health access, oral health education, curriculum and module development, evidence-based knowledge mobilization, and multi-stakeholder leadership. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and funder reporting, chair advisory groups, and build sustainable partnerships with academic institutions, Indigenous and community organizations, and policymakers. Committed to equity, inclusion, and policy-aligned oral health education, making a strong fit to lead the ACFD Oral Health Access Fund at a national level.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Project Manager
Douglas Research Center
Montreal, Canada
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee Srividya Iyer's team projects' operations including planning, managing, and monitoring the progress of all key research activities for quality and efficiency.
- Scientific writing, reviewing, editing, and proofreading of research proposals, protocols, grants, ethics applications, consent forms, interview guides, manuscripts, contracts, conference presentations, graduate students' theses, reports for diverse audiences and planning of various knowledge translation activities focused on youth mental health, Indigenous populations, and global health research.
- Lead planning, conducting, writing, reviewing of all types of reviews (systematic, scoping, rapid, umbrella, review of reviews).
- Provide strategic leadership and academic oversight for a multidisciplinary research portfolio on youth mental health and health equity.
- Supervise and mentor research staff, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and medical trainees.
- Lead knowledge mobilization initiatives, translating evidence into reports, community presentations, and policy briefs.
- Establish and sustain partnerships with academic institutions, Indigenous organizations, community stakeholders, and policymakers.
- Oversee budget planning, grant applications, ethics submissions, and funder reporting.
- Support Principal Investigators with scientific, operational, and governance leadership.
- Support Principal Investigator in hiring and training of staff and trainees (undergraduate, graduate students and medical trainees).
- Support maintaining stakeholder relations and partnerships maintenance, budget oversight while proactively identifying any operational issues and providing solutions.
- Task delegation, supervise and train junior staff, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Planning and organization of conferences.
- Lead and co-authored five reviews which are under preparation (rapid review, scoping umbrella review, review of review and an overview) and trained team how to conduct systematic review.
- My role is to oversee Srividya Iyer's team projects' operations including planning, managing, and monitoring the progress of all key research activities for quality and efficiency.
Research Associate
CRCHUM (Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal)
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Development of CHAMPS (Cannabis Harm-Reducing Approach to Managing Practices Safely) e-intervention.
- I developed the CHAMPS intervention which is based on Behaviour Change wheel method and contributed significantly to its content writing.
- Development of ICanChange intervention-Treatment to reduce or stop the consumption of cannabis.
- I lead the development of this intervention which was based on motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy and contributed significantly to its content writing.
- Association between source of supply and vulnerability among Quebec's cannabis users.
- I lead the development of this project and wrote its research protocol.
- Ancillary qualitative study of triple-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, crossover study of low-dose cannabidiol effects in healthy occasional users.
- I developed and wrote research protocol of qualitative study and an interview guide for patients of this clinical trial.
- Deleterious effects of cannabis among adolescent versus adults.
- I lead the team and contributed to the planning, literature search, task delegation, writing and the revision of this report.
- Variations of Cannabis-Related Adverse Mental Health and Addiction Outcomes Across Adolescence and Adulthood: A Scoping Review.
- I lead the scoping review team, contributed to study conceptualization, wrote, and registered the protocol of the scoping review, study selection, data charting and synthesis and wrote the first draft of the manuscript.
- Qualitative study-CHAMPS intervention.
- I developed and wrote research protocol and two interview guides for patients and clinicians of this qualitative study.
- Cannabidiol use for attenuating anxiety in healthy humans: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- I developed the research question, eligibility criteria, and search strategy and wrote the protocol of this systematic review.
- As a research Associate, I significantly contributed to 8 projects.
- eloped and evaluated health interventions, including randomized controlled trials.
- Coordinated research protocols, grant applications, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Supervised junior researchers and trainees, ensuring methodological rigor and equity-focused research practices.
- Contributed to scientific writing, ethics submissions, and knowledge translation in oral health and mental health initiatives.
Scientific Advisor
Unité de recherche en psychiatrie des toxicomanies, CRCHUM
Quebec
12.2019 - 02.2020
- Cannabinoid replacement therapy for adults with psychosis and cannabis use disorder: A proof of concept and feasibility preliminary study integrating patient perspectives.
- I conducted literature review and prepared a PowerPoint presentation detailing the main drugs that are effective to treat cannabis use disorder. I contributed to methodology and wrote a synopsis of this research project.
- A survey to evaluate the needs of patients regarding a pharmacotherapeutic intervention.
- I reviewed literature and prepared an initial draft of this survey.
- I significantly contributed to 2 projects.
- Provided scientific guidance for research design, methodology, and evidence synthesis.
- Prepared systematic reviews, policy briefs, and academic manuscripts for multidisciplinary audiences.
- Advised staff and trainees on study methods, study protocols, and research problem-solving.
Scientific Writer
Unité de recherche en psychiatrie des toxicomanies, CRCHUM
Quebec
01.2019 - 12.2019
- I wrote and edited all sorts of documents of our team (manuscripts, many grant applications, motivation letters, protocols, reference letters, etc.).
- I significantly contributed to the development and writing of 7 projects.
- Role: I wrote and edited all sorts of documents of our team.
- Developed and edited scientific content for research proposals, ethics applications, and manuscripts.
- Supported grant applications and trained graduate students in scientific writing.
- Ensured research outputs met high standards for rigor and clarity.
Postdoctoral Researcher
McGill University
Montreal, Canada
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Practical mixed methods strategies used to integrate qualitative and quantitative methods in community based primary health care research.
- I was a Principal Investigator, and performed the following tasks: Developed and wrote research protocol of this project, Reviewed publications and conducted data analysis, Wrote manuscript of this project as a first author.
- Delineating and operationalizing the definition of patient-oriented research: a modified e-Delphi.
- I was a Principal Investigator, and performed the following tasks: Developed and wrote research protocol of this project, Prepared all required documents and obtained ethical approval from McGill's ethical review board, Created, administered and pilot tested online modified eDelphi survey using Lime Survey, Recruited participants, collected data, and conducted data analysis and wrote and submitted the manuscript, Prepared a report entitled, 'Report on the results of Delphi Survey (Round-1) on the definition of Patient Oriented research (at a short notice of one day).
- Inter-rater reliability testing of the definition of patient-oriented research.
- I was a Principal Investigator, and I performed the following tasks: Developed and wrote research protocol of this project (at a notice of one week).
- I contributed significantly to the 3 projects.
- Led patient-oriented, mixed-methods research projects from design through dissemination.
- Developed and delivered training courses on mixed-methods research.
- Supervised trainees and provided methodological consultation through Quebec SPOR SUPPORT Unit.
Research Coordinator
Department of Family Medicine, McGill University
Montreal, Canada
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Coordinated multiple community-based research projects focused on health equity and social determinants of health.
- Prepared ethics submissions and participated in patient recruitment and project delivery.
- Developed manuscripts and presentations for academic and community audiences.Reviewed and coded abstracts and full texts of publications of a systematic review.
- Drafted a clear and concise definition of Community Based Primary Health Care (CBPHC) from existing CBPHC definition.
- Recorded and transcribed interviews of two investigators about research methods they used to develop an appraisal tool.
- Prepared and applied for grant applications to CIHR and FRQS.
- Role: Reviewed and coded abstracts and full texts of publications of a systematic review.
Scientific Research Consultant
Recherche Medicine Dentaire (RMD)
Montreal, Canada
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Performed comprehensive literature searches.
- Prepared manuscripts and presentations.
- Reviewed scientific articles.
- Edited and contributed to the book on preventive dentistry.
- Prepared knowledge translation products including posters and brochures.
- Performed comprehensive literature searches.
- Edited and contributed to a book on preventive dentistry.
- Prepared manuscripts, presentations, and knowledge dissemination materials.
- Conducted comprehensive literature searches for evidence synthesis.
Research Assistant
L'Institut de Recherche en Santé publique (IRSPUM)
Montreal, Canada
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Conducted a Scoping Review on 'Housing, hygiene, sanitation, and water, waste, and infrastructure management in vector-borne diseases prevention in urban areas.
- Conducted a Scoping Review on 'Housing, hygiene, sanitation, and water, waste, and infrastructure management in vector-borne diseases prevention in urban areas.
Academic Translator
Department of Family Medicine, McGill University
Montreal, Canada
04.2016 - 06.2016
- Translated the content of CLEAR TOOLKIT' (English to Hindi). This toolkit is a clinical decision aid developed to help physicians, nurses, and other allied health workers.
- Translated the content of CLEAR TOOLKIT' (English to Hindi).
Co-founder and Vice President
Voyage Intersky travel
Montreal, Canada
01.2008 - 06.2012
- Administrative experience of office operations and accounts.
- Data and public relations management.
- Screened, interviewed, recruited, coordinated, and supervised staff.
- Increased levels of efficiency and productivity of the company by planning and directing weekly staff meetings.
- Networked with other travel agencies and airline representatives to develop business relations.
- Developed and maintained strong relations with clients, and prepared advertising material (brochures and posters) for the marketing.
- Administrative experience of office operations and accounts.
- Implemented strategic initiatives, partnership-building, and team management.
- Managed office operations, recruited staff, and supervised daily activities.
- Prepared marketing materials and led organizational growth strategies.
Education
Post-doctorate - Mixed Methods Research and Patient Oriented Research
McGill University
01.2018
PhD - Biomedical Sciences
Université De Montréal
10-2017
Master of Science -
McGill University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
S.G.R.D. Institute of Dental Sciences And Research
Amritsar, Punjab, IndiaSkills
- Scientific writing
- Reviewing
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Project management
- Multi-project management
- Meeting deadlines
- Detail-oriented
- Proactive
- Highly organized
- Self-motivated
Websites
Certificates And Trainings
- Certificate, Applied Clinical Research, McMaster University, Ontario, 09/01/20 - 06/30/21
- Certificate, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), CITI program, 01/01/20
- Certificate, Sex and Gender Champion, CIHR, 01/01/20
- Knowledge Transfer and Policy brief training, Université de Montreal, 01/01/19
- Grant writing training, CRCHUM, Montreal, Quebec, 01/01/19
- EndNote training, CRCHUM, Montreal, Quebec, 01/01/19
- Est-ce que DSM est mort?, CRCHUM, Montreal, Quebec, 01/01/19
- Health Canada Division 5- Drugs for Clinical Trials involving Human Subjects, CITI program, 01/01/19
- Responsible Conduct of Research, CRCHUM, Montreal, Quebec, 01/01/19
- Tri-Council Policy Statement 2 (TCPS2), McGill University, 01/01/18
- Cochrane, Systematic Review training, University of Laval, Quebec, 01/01/17
Consultant Experience
10/01/18, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Provided consultation on behalf of Method Development Quebec SPOR SUPPORT to a Postdoctoral Fellow regarding Mixed Methods Research
Reviewer Experience
01/01/18, A Review of Mixed Methods Research Designs in Contraception Research for the Journal of Mixed Methods Research, Preventing obesity and dental caries in very young children: Results of the Baby Steps to Health pediatric dental pilot for the Journal of Public Health Dentistry, Development of a clinical variables' selection tool for clinical researchers to use in building a case report form: A mixed methods instrument development study protocol for BMC Biomed Central journal
Research Funding Scholarships
- 01/01/22, Towards better understanding of regular cannabis consumption in people who live with psychosis: A qualitative study, Dr. Didier Jutras-Aswad, Navdeep Kaur, FRQS-Letter of Intent, Successful
- 01/01/22, Joint Effort 'une application mobile de prévention et de réduction des méfaits: adaptation et évaluation auprès de consommateurs récréatifs de cannabis, Dr. José Côté, Navdeep Kaur, FRQS -Letter of Intent, Successful
- 11/01/21, Programme sur l'usage et les dépendances aux substances, Dr. Didier Jutras-Aswad, Navdeep Kaur, Ministère de la Santé et des Services Sociaux, Successful
- 06/01/20 - 06/30/21, Public health outcomes of cannabis supply sources: examining the evidence among Quebec cannabis consumers, Dr. Didier Jutras-Aswad, Navdeep Kaur, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, Successful
- 12/01/18 - 01/31/19, Evaluation of Effectiveness of Photonovel Versus Standard Information on Pain Management of Stomach-ache on Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Preschoolers' Parents: a Mixed Methods Pilot Study, Navdeep Kaur, MITACS Accelerate Postdoctoral Fellowship, Successful
- 01/01/19 - 10/31/17, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Navdeep Kaur, Quebec SPOR SUPPORT Unit, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Successful
- 01/01/16, Scholarship of Excellence, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montreal, Quebec
- 01/01/15 - 01/01/17, Scholarship of Doctorate, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montreal, Quebec
- 01/01/15 - 01/01/16, Scholarship of Doctorate Project, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Université de Montreal, Quebec
- 01/01/14 - 01/01/15, Scholarship of Doctorate Project, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Université de Montreal, Quebec
- 01/01/13 - 01/01/14, Scholarship of Doctorate, Department of Biomedical Science, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montreal, Quebec
Awards And Honours
- 01/01/18, Award for developing and teaching online Mixed Methods Research course, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
- 01/01/17, PhD thesis received 'Excellent' grade and was nominated for Dean's Honours List, Université de Montreal, Quebec
- 01/01/11, Community award for community volunteer services, Punjabi Community, Montreal, Quebec
Professional Permits
- 06/01/15 - 06/30/20, Restrictive permit as a dentist, #25815, Ordres des dentistes, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- 01/01/92 - present, Dentist license, #3208, Punjabi Dental Council of India
Publications
- Nair, N., Abou Farhat, M., Kaur, N., Jones, N., Mohan, G., Boruff, J., Iyer. S.N., 2024, A review of reviews of patient-reported outcome measures in psychosis: Need to consider factors affecting equity and the involvement of patients., Schizophrenia Bulletin
- Kaur, N., Bastien, G., Gagnon, L., Graham, J., Mongeau-Pérusse, V., Bakouni, H., Morissette, F., Theriault, C., Fischer, B., & Jutras-Aswad, D., 2022, Variations of cannabis-related adverse mental health and addiction outcomes across adolescence and adulthood: A scoping review., Frontiers in psychiatry, 13, 973988
- Drouin, S., Rizkallah, É., Conus, F., Larney, S., Kaur, N., Djignefa Djade, C., & Jutras-Aswad, D., 2023, Association Between Markers of Vulnerability for Cannabis-Related Harms and Source of Supply: Secondary Analysis of a Representative Population Survey., Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie, 68, 2, 109-118, 10.1177/07067437221128470
- Kaur, N., Kandelman, D., & Potvin, L., 2022, Using the Behaviour Change Wheel to develop an oral hygiene self-care intervention for Punjabi immigrant adults: an illustrative example., Canadian journal of dental hygiene: CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD, 56, 3, 147-154
- Tatar, O., Abdel-Baki, A., Tran, C., Mongeau-Pérusse, V., Arruda, N., Kaur, N., Landry, V., Coronado-Montoya, S., & Jutras-Aswad, D., 2021, Technology-Based Psychological Interventions for Young Adults With Early Psychosis and Cannabis Use Disorder: Qualitative Study of Patient and Clinician Perspectives., JMIR formative research, 5, 4, e26562
- Rouleau, G., Hong, Q.N., Kaur, N., Gagnon, MP., Côté, J., Bouix-Picasso, J., & Pluye, P., 2021, Systematic Reviews of Systematic Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Studies Reviews in Healthcare Research: How to Assess the Methodological Quality of Included Reviews?, Journal of Mixed Methods Research, 10.1177/15586898211054243
- Ghabrash, MF., Bahremand A, Veilleux M, Blais-Normandin G, Chicoine G, Sutra-Cole C, Kaur N, Ziegler D, Dubreucq S, Juteau LC, Lestage L, Jutras-Aswad D., 2020, Depression and Outcomes of Methadone and Buprenorphine Treatment among People with Opioid Use Disorders: A Literature Review., Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 16, 2, 191-207
- Ridde, V., Benoit, M., Belaid, L. & Kaur, N., 2020, Population health intervention implementation among migrants with precarious status in Montreal: Underlying theory and key challenges., SAGE open
- McBride, E., Tatar, O., Rosberger, Z., Rockliffe, L., Marlow, L.M., Moss-Morris, R., Kaur, N., Wade, W. & Jo Walker., 2020, Emotional response to testing positive for human papillomavirus at cervical cancer screening: a mixed method systematic review with meta-analysis., Health Psychology Review
- Kaur, N., Kandelman, D., & Potvin, L., 2021, Development and pilot testing of an oral hygiene self-care photonovel for Punjabi immigrants: a qualitative study., Canadian journal of dental hygiene: Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene, 55, 1, 30-38
- Kaur, N., Kandelman, D. & Potvin, L., 2019, Effectiveness of 'Safeguard You Smile' an oral health literacy intervention on oral hygiene self-care behavior among Punjabi immigrants: A randomized controlled trial., Canadian Journal of Dental Hygiene, 53, 1, 23-32
Volunteer Experience
- Founder and Chairperson, Sikh Women Association of Montreal, Quebec (SWAM), 01/01/09 - present, Founded the SWAM and wrote constitution document of the Sikh Women Association of Montreal, Presided and organized all events of the SWAM, Mediated and handled cases of domestic violence/family disputes, Experienced in community outreach and networking with various governmental and nongovernmental organizations and stakeholders, Collaborated with Police station Pierrefonds and LaSalle to better serve cases of domestic violence/family disputes, Experienced in fund raising, grant writing and event management, Talks and interviews about SWAM on television, radio and newspaper
- Judge, 01/01/24, Annual Research Day organized by Douglas Research centre, 11/16/18, Annual Student Research organized by the Faculty of Medicine, 01/01/17, Research Awards at the ACFAS (L'Association Francophone pour Le Savoir International Conference), 01/01/07, Science fair, Queen of Angels Academy High school, Quebec
- Advisory Committee Board Member, Advisory committee board member of the health literacy tool development research project, 01/01/15 - 01/01/16, Faculty of Medicine, Respiratory Medicine Division, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation, University of British Columbia Vancouver
- Student Ambassador, 01/01/16 - 01/01/18, International Dental Journal of Student Research
- Editor, 01/01/09, Quarterly newsletter of Sikh Women Association of Montreal
Profile
Research Project Manager with a strong multidisciplinary scientific research background and solid experience of leadership roles in research, business development, and a non-profit organization, Researcher with PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Expertise in clinical research, mixed methods research, patient-oriented research, mental health, Indigenous research, health literacy, oral health, and public health, Experience in development and evaluation of health care interventions (health promotion, preventive, behavioural change, psychotherapeutic and pharmacotherapeutic), Experience in development and evaluation of clinical trials, Certification of Applied Clinical Research program from McMaster University, Experience of research project management, supervision and training of junior staff and trainees, Experience overseeing team projects' operations including planning, managing, and monitoring the progress of projects and key research activities for quality assurance and efficiency, Expertise in scientific writing (research protocols, reports, ethics applications, consent forms, grant applications, and manuscripts), Expertise in knowledge synthesis (all types of reviews such as systematic, scoping, rapid, umbrella, review of reviews and living reviews), Experience in developing and conducting qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research projects, Experience in teaching and development of Mixed Methods Research courses (both in class and online) at McGill University, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Canada certification and good knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, Teaching, mentoring, and training experience of undergraduate and graduate students, Leadership roles in founding an enterprise and a non-profit organization, Strong passion and excellent skills of scientific writing and reviewing, Team player with strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, Excellent problem solving and project management skills, Proven ability to manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines, Detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and self-motivated
Mentoring Experience
- 11/01/21, Qualitative Study interview training, Unit of Addiction Psychiatry, CRCHUM, Quebec, Mentored and trained a PhD student on how to conduct qualitative interviews
- 08/01/21, What psychotherapeutic interventions are effective to treat cannabis use disorders in young adults with first-episode psychosis?, Unit of Addiction Psychiatry, CRCHUM, Quebec, Mentored four graduate students and trainees on how to conduct a Scoping review
- 06/01/21, Cannabidiol use for attenuating anxiety in healthy humans: A systematic review and Meta-analysis, Unit of Addiction Psychiatry, CRCHUM, Quebec, Mentored a medical resident on how to conduct a systematic review
- 06/01/20, Association between source of supply and vulnerability among Quebec's cannabis users, Unit of Addiction Psychiatry, CRCHUM, Quebec, Mentored a graduate student on how to conduct secondary analysis
- 07/01/19, Using the best-worst scaling survey to rank the hierarchy of patient preferred attributes for the treatment of cannabis use disorders with first-episode psychosis in young adults, Unit of Addiction Psychiatry, CRCHUM, Quebec, Mentored a medical resident on how to create the best worst scaling survey
- 11/01/19, A survey to evaluate needs of patients regarding a pharmacotherapeutic intervention, Unit of Addiction Psychiatry, CRCHUM, Quebec, Mentored a medical resident and guided him to create this survey
- 02/01/19, What psychotherapeutic interventions are effective to treat cannabis use disorders in young adults with first-episode psychosis?, Unit of Addiction Psychiatry, CRCHUM, Quebec, Mentored a PhD student to specify the PICO, eligibility criteria, and finalized search strategy
- 04/01/18 - 09/30/18, Towards a Comprehensive Questionnaire Origin and Development Appraisal Tool: A Literature Review and a Modified Nominal Group, Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Mentored a graduate student during this project
Timeline
Research Project Manager
Douglas Research Center
06.2022 - Current
Research Associate
CRCHUM (Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal)
02.2020 - 02.2022
Scientific Advisor
Unité de recherche en psychiatrie des toxicomanies, CRCHUM
12.2019 - 02.2020
Scientific Writer
Unité de recherche en psychiatrie des toxicomanies, CRCHUM
01.2019 - 12.2019
Postdoctoral Researcher
McGill University
01.2017 - 01.2018
Research Coordinator
Department of Family Medicine, McGill University
01.2017 - 09.2017
Research Assistant
L'Institut de Recherche en Santé publique (IRSPUM)
06.2016 - 09.2016
Academic Translator
Department of Family Medicine, McGill University
04.2016 - 06.2016
Scientific Research Consultant
Recherche Medicine Dentaire (RMD)
01.2015 - 12.2016
Co-founder and Vice President
Voyage Intersky travel
01.2008 - 06.2012
Post-doctorate - Mixed Methods Research and Patient Oriented Research
McGill University
PhD - Biomedical Sciences
Université De Montréal
Master of Science -
McGill University
Bachelor of Dental Surgery -
S.G.R.D. Institute of Dental Sciences And Research