Patients & Families

 
Illustrated 'Thank You' graphic with POPCORN kernel icon on left-hand side

Illustrated 'Thank You' graphic with POPCORN kernel icon on left-hand side

 

Hi, I’m Caroline and I am the principal investigator for POPCORN.  I want to sincerely thank every child, parent, and caregiver who participated in a POPCORN study.  You are helping to advance our understanding of the impact of COVID-19, vaccine safety, and public health measures on children and their families.  This is important to me for two reasons, 1) our learnings will better prepare us for another pandemic 2) we can better respond to important child health issues.  Children are our future, and their health and well-being are a priority.  Thank you for your time and contribution to ensuring Canadian children have an opportunity to live safer, healthier lives.

Sincerely,

Caroline Quach-Thanh
Nominated Principal Applicant, Network Director

 
Image of Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh

Image of Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh

Patient & Family Testimonials

Testimonials

Even after understanding there will be a gift card draw, that’s not why I am participating in this study – I don’t mind answering questions and my hope is that I can help!

- Participant & Family, Ontario

I am happy to be a part of this study because I want to help other children like mine discover what pericarditis actually is and how it affects certain families. I would love to know the results in a few years from now to see how my family contributed to this study. And how this research will help our health system in the future!

- Participant & Family, Ontario

I’ve always been interested in medicine and health research. I strive to be a voice for my community as well as a mental health advocate for youth.

– Youth partner, Ontario

I am passionate about research in pediatrics and improving hospital care for kids. My goal is to help promote equitable healthcare delivery, intersectionality, and diversity within Canadian healthcare.

– Youth partner, Alberta

I wanted to support clinical researchers in the POPCORN network because there must be something that can learned from my experience that can result in a positive change for other families.

– Parent partner, Yukon

Getting into health research is very meaningful to me. I’ve learned so much from my kids, other youth, and parents and I want to help researchers navigate things better and help them see a different perspective.

– Parent partner, PEI

 

To learn more about ways to get involved in POPCORN research, please email:

Carla Southward, Patient, Family, and Engagement Coordinator
carla.southward@sickkids.ca.