Our research is made possible by the work of residents, students, surgeons, scientists, and collaborators.
Thank you for your effort and expertise!
Dr. Tulin Cil
Gattuso Chair in Breast Surgical Oncology
Dr. Cil (she/her) leads a variety of studies in the field of health services research, with a focus on breast cancer. In 2020, she was appointed as the Gattuso Chair in Breast Surgical Oncology. Dr. Cil’s research spans topics including robotic surgical techniques, psychosocial impacts of breast cancer, and most recently, the development of a virtual care platform for breast cancer patients. Dr. Cil is also affiliated with the Wilson Centre at UHN where her research in surgical education focuses on innovative teaching strategies and mechanisms of learning surgical skills.
Meet the team
Emma Reel (she/her) is the Cil Lab research manager and a trained social worker (MSW with a focus on Social Justice and Diversity). She has been involved in a variety of research studies including community-based research with racialized groups, newcomers and immigrants, and those with precarious status. Drawing on her experiences living with type 1 diabetes, Emma is passionate about research that works in partnership with patients to improve care and quality of life.
Emma Reel
Clinical Research Manager
Jordan Cleland (she/her) is a research assistant, registered social worker, and death doula. She has her Master of Social Work (University of Toronto), a certification in Contemplative End of Life Care (Institute of Traditional Medicine), and demonstrated experience in quantitative and qualitative studies (UHN, York University). Jordan has a particular interest in ensuring equity in research methodologies, as well as improving outcomes for patients navigating the healthcare system through all stages of their lives.
Jordan Cleland
Research Assistant
Jenine Ramruthan is a Clinical Research Assistant working in global health and oncology. She holds a Master of Science (Medical Science) from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a background in infectious diseases and health systems strengthening. She currently coordinates the ActioN study in Nigeria and Nepal, which aims to improve access to breast cancer genetic testing, counselling, and care. Her work focuses on advancing health equity and supporting more equitable clinical care in low- and middle-income countries.
Jenine Ramruthan
Clinical Research Assistant