Pharmacist, PhD student
The University of British Columbia, Canada
Enav Zusman is a PhD student in the Women+ and Children's Health Sciences program at the University of British Columbia, working under the guidance of Dr. Tim Oberlander and Dr. Robert Platt. Her research interests include pharmacoepidemiology, perinatal epidemiology, and perinatal mental health. The primary focus of her research is investigating the associations between prenatal serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressant exposure and the development of affective disorders in childhood and adolescence. Prior to commencing her PhD studies, Enav earned a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), an MSc in Experimental Medicine from UBC, and a BSc in Medical Sciences from Tel Aviv University. Enav's PhD work is supported by a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and a UBC Killam Doctoral Scholarship. As a community pharmacist, Enav finds fulfillment in interacting with patients and assisting them in making informed decisions about their health. She aims to integrate her clinical knowledge and experience with her research work to enhance medication safety and effectiveness during pregnancy, ultimately improving clinical outcomes and patient care. Outside of her research and clinical pursuits, Enav enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, painting, going on hikes, and camping.