Team Member

Heidi Fernandes

Heidi Fernandes

Email: heidi.fernandes@ualberta.ca

Biography

Heidi is completing her PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Alberta School of Public Health. Under the supervision of Dr. Dean Eurich, her thesis is focussed on the pharmacoepidemiology of medical cannabis as well as understanding the needs for patients and healthcare providers following Canada’s decision to legalize cannabis. Previously, Heidi received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Waterloo School of Pharmacy in 2017. She practiced part-time as a pharmacist while completing her Master of Science in Pharmacy under the supervision of Dr. Sherilyn Houle, focussing on pharmacy practice and travel medicine research.