Research Team

Natalia Fana
Research Program Director
Natalia Fana is the Research Program Director at NBSP. Originally from Moldova, she studied in Romania and the United States of America before moving to Canada. She has extensive experience in respiratory and cardiovascular clinical research. In her role at NBSP, she provides oversight to team members, students, and volunteers, managing daily operations and overseeing the organization's research projects.
Natalia Fana
Research Program Director
Natalia Fana is the Research Program Director at NBSP. Originally from Moldova, she studied in Romania and the United States of America before moving to Canada. She has extensive experience in respiratory and cardiovascular clinical research. In her role at NBSP, she provides oversight to team members, students, and volunteers, managing daily operations and overseeing the organization's research projects.


Sarah Lunney
Clinical Research Manager
Sarah Lunney is the Clinical Research Manager for NB Social Pediatrics research program. She is a graduate from the Master of Arts in Political Science program at the University of New Brunswick where she focused on the intersection of health, cities, and marginalization. In her role as research coordinator she ensures research projects are in compliance with regulations, standards, and policies, and coordinates the implementation of research projects.
Sarah Lunney
Clinical Research Manager
Sarah Lunney is the Clinical Research Manager for NB Social Pediatrics research program. She is a graduate from the Master of Arts in Political Science program at the University of New Brunswick where she focused on the intersection of health, cities, and marginalization. In her role as research coordinator she ensures research projects are in compliance with regulations, standards, and policies, and coordinates the implementation of research projects.


Lydia Flanagan
Research Assistant
Lydia Flanagan is a Research Assistant for NB Social Pediatrics. She has a Bachelor's of Health degree with a major in biomedical science and health and a Masters of Applied Health Services Research. She is passionate about women's health, pediatrics and their overlap with the social determinants of health. She is currently working on a project with NBSP that is screening for youth substance use across the region.
Lydia Flanagan
Research Assistant
Lydia Flanagan is a Research Assistant for NB Social Pediatrics. She has a Bachelor's of Health degree with a major in biomedical science and health and a Masters of Applied Health Services Research. She is passionate about women's health, pediatrics and their overlap with the social determinants of health. She is currently working on a project with NBSP that is screening for youth substance use across the region.





