Nureen’s unique interdisciplinary training in music and medicine combined with deep rooted servant-leadership aspirations have given rise to a rich vocation serving in the fields of oncology, survivorship, end-of-life care and addictions medicine. Her clinical work harmoniously transitions to my ongoing pursuits in collaborative arts initiatives - both endeavours nurturing intellectual flexibility, creativity, and growth.

Through her musician-scientist journey, she developed the courage to endeavour beyond perceived boundaries in music, medicine, and academic endeavours. Each journey enriching the other … serving as a medium to drive change and connect to the human spirit.

Her educational journey began at McGill University, in Montreal, Quebec where she concurrently pursued a Bachelor of Music in Jazz & Music Theory and Bachelor of Science in Microbiology & Immunology. She went on to pursue my Doctor of Medicine, family medicine residency training and enhanced skills in primary care oncology at the University of Calgary, followed by a Master of Science in Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (UK) and more recently completed the Palliative Care Education and Practice program through Harvard University’s Centre of Palliative Care. Inspired as a humble recipient of the prestigious Murray Stalker award for leadership in primary care and the Terry Fox Humanitarian award, her future vocational endeavours are dedicated to similar ideals of leadership and service in the areas of oncology and palliative care in the developing world.

How can we ‘ignite a spark’ today?