About Me: Driving inclusive research for better health outcomes

I'm a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy at McGill University, specializing in the intersections of social epistemology and population health. My doctoral research examines how dominant frameworks in public health—such as Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) and the biomedical model—overlook important sources of knowledge, particularly those tied to social and systemic factors. This work highlights the importance of leveraging diverse perspectives to better understand and address health disparities.

In my current role as Project Manager: Treatment Guidelines and Shared Decision Making at the World Federation of Hemophilia, I support advocacy and education efforts aimed at improving care for people with inherited bleeding disorders around the world. Through this work, I have gained extensive experience in research management, stakeholder engagement, and collaborative resource development, all while maintaining a focus on equity and inclusion.

I am passionate about community-based research, particularly in addressing systemic barriers that prevent marginalized communities from shaping health-related knowledge and resources. As a board member and ethics reviewer for the Community Research Ethics Office (CREO), I help ensure that community-led research adheres to ethical standards while advocating for more inclusive governance practices—an issue I explore in my most recent publication.

I am committed to fostering collaboration among researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and communities to advance health equity. If you're interested in connecting, I'd love to hear from you!

📩 sarah.clairmont[@]gmail.com