Izna Mehmood

Izna Mehmood is currently a Research Study Assistant at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, contributing to the POND Network, which focuses on understanding neurodevelopmental disorders to enhance diagnosis and care for affected youth. In parallel, Izna serves as a Youth Engagement Facilitator at CAMH, advocating for young individuals facing mental health challenges through the National Youth Action Council. As a Research Assistant at Hemoglobal, Izna conducts research on Hemoglobin E thalassemia, aiming to identify the disease's mild spectrum in early childhood. Additional roles include a Research Intern at the Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program, where Izna enhances collaboration among stakeholders to prioritize patient and donor needs in research. Previous experiences encompass various volunteer and part-time positions, including roles at University Health Network and Starbucks. Izna holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Health & Disease from the University of Toronto, supplemented by education at Seneca Polytechnic and Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute.