Vancouver has an international reputation as one of the healthiest cities in the world–for those who can afford it. Dr. Surita Parashar is helping prevent those who can’t from falling through the cracks.
Parashar is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BCCfE), a world leader in HIV/AIDS research, treatment, and education. She completed a PhD in Health Science at SFU in 2014, receiving the Dean’s Convocation Medal for her exceptional academic performance.
Parashar is part of research team that is evaluating the impact of a supportive housing model on the health of HIV-positive residents at risk of homelessness. At Home At Howe (AHAH) is being led in collaboration with the McLaren Housing Society of BC.
“The knowledge generated through AHAH will help policy makers and service providers understand how we can better support the housing needs of people living with HIV and may have implications beyond this community,” says Parashar.