Dr. Saad Y. Salim, Sepsis Canada’s Managing Director since June 2022, holds a PhD from Sweden and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Alberta
Specializing in gastrointestinal inflammation and immunity research, he managed multi-site projects as a Clinical Research Assistant. Before joining Sepsis Canada, Dr. Salim spent 5 years at the University of Alberta’s Vice-President Research and Innovation Office, progressing from Research Facilitator to Director of the Grant Assist Program. His decision to lead Sepsis Canada reflects a passion for scientific exploration, administrative expertise, and a shared mission to reducing the burden of sepsis in Canada.
