Dr. Jessica Moe, MD, FRCPC, MA, MSc Clinical Epidemiology
Lab Director, Clinician-Scientist, Emergency Physician, Assistant Professor
Vancouver General Hospital, BC Children’s Hospital
Dr. Jessica Moe holds an MD, FRCPC (emergency medicine), American Board Certification (emergency medicine), MSc (clinical epidemiology), and MA (international law and human rights). She is the scientific director of the Emergency Opioid Innovation Program within the BC Emergency Medicine Network. She also practices as an emergency physician at Vancouver General Hospital and BC Children’s Hospital.
Email: jessica.moe@ubc.ca
Twitter: @jmoe_ubc
Instagram: @dr.jessicamoe
Elle Wang, MSc
Analytic Project Manager
Multiple Sites
Elle is a graduate from UBC interested in Epidemiology and public health. She joined the Moe Lab in July 2020 and has been involved in multiple projects. Elle loves playing with data and exploring the facts behind the data. During her spare time, she enjoys tasting delicious food, spending time with her two cats, and playing Guzheng (a traditional Chinese string instrument).
Cindy Liu, BSc, CAPM
Program Coordinator
Multiple Sites
Cindy recently graduated from UBC studying a Combined Major in Sciences. She has been involved with the study since August 2021 and she was involved with the feasibility study in 2020. Her research interests include substance use and overdose prevention. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys playing golf, tennis and spending time with her two cats, Bean and Bamboo.
Navi Pandher, BSc
Assistant Project Coordinator
Multiple Sites
Navi is a recent graduate of the University of British Columbia, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She is passionate about understanding the neural underpinnings of addiction translating this knowledge into accessible and engaging content. Outside of work, Navi enjoys exploring new cafés and considers herself a devoted tiramisu connoisseur.
Khushi Dabla, BSc, MD Candidate Class of 2029
Assistant Project Coordinator
Multiple Sites
Khushi is a second-year medical student at the University of British Columbia and the Assistant Project Coordinator for the EMED Study across BC sites. She has been involved with the study since 2022 and is passionate about supporting individuals affected by substance use and mental health-related illnesses. Outside of the Moe Lab, Khushi co-founded the Global Outreach Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving healthcare access in low-resource communities worldwide. In her spare time, she enjoys learning new dance choreographies, weight training, and perfecting her craft as a budding café connoisseur.
Tiffany Chiu, MPH
Junior Project Coordinator
Vancouver General Hospital
Tiffany is a Master of Public Health graduate from the University of British Columbia, specializing in Health Promotion and Equity. She completed her practicum with the team in 2024 and returned as a coordinator in 2025. Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys trying new restaurants, playing ice hockey, and spending time with friends and family.
Alisha Hussey, MPH, MD
Emergency Medicine Resident
Vancouver General Hospital
Alisha is currently an emergency medicine resident at Vancouver’s General Hospital and previously completed a Master’s of Public Health with a focus on social inequities and health, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Molecular Biology. She has been involved with the EMED study as a Research Assistant since February 2021 and is now focusing primarily on healthcare provider engagement with the study. Her research interests include substance use and addictions and women’s health. She enjoys cycling, travelling, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and trying to keep her covid plant collection alive. In her free time, she continues her pursuit of finding the world’s best croissant.
Sahi Hajirawala, BSc, MSc
Research Assistant
Vancouver General Hospital
Sahi graduated from UBC with a BSc in Microbiology and Immunology and is pursuing his MSc in Experimental Medicine. He is currently involved with EMED study as a Research Assistant at Vancouver General Hospital. His research interests include substance use, mental health, and addictions. Outside of the Moe Lab, he is involved with clinical research at the Rapid Access Addictions Clinic, and as an advocate at a poverty law clinic. In his spare time, Sahi enjoys biking, rock climbing, and playing unnecessarily complicated board games.
Emma Uphill, BA
Research Assistant
Vancouver General Hospital
Emma graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in English and Health Sciences and completed a graduate diploma in Indigenous Studies with a special interest in decolonizing healthcare through Indigenous epistemologies. She is passionate about research related to substance use and is currently a Research Assistant with the EMED study at Vancouver General Hospital, where she feels grateful to support individuals affected by the ongoing opioid crisis. Outside of work, you can usually find Emma swimming in the ocean year-round and sipping iced coffee year-round, too.
Jet Le, BSc
Research Assistant
Vancouver General Hospital
Jet is a 4th year undergraduate student currently completing a Combined Major in Sciences at UBC. He is a research assistant involved with the EMED study at both the Vancouver General Hospital and St. Paul’s Hospital. Jet is passionate about medical research, particularly in the fields of substance use, virology and infectious diseases. Outside of school, he is a chess enthusiast, enjoys listening to music and plays recreational volleyball.
Pritam Cooner
Co-op Research Assistant
Vancouver General Hospital
Pritam is a fourth-year undergraduate student studying Neuroscience at UBC. He is currently a research assistant at Vancouver General Hospital contributing to the EMED study. He is passionate about improving accessibility and providing quality health care for vulnerable populations. In his spare time Pritam enjoys playing basketball, going for runs, and listening to music.
Wish Kosgoda
Co-op Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Wish is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UBC studying Integrated Science. She hopes to pursue a career in healthcare where she can improve accessibility and provide culturally competent care to under-served communities and help improve patients’ quality of life. In her spare time, Wish enjoys dancing, drawing, and gaming.
Lucy Peng
Co-op Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Lucy is a third-year undergraduate student at UBC completing her BSc in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience. She is passionate about mental health, addictions care, and harm reduction. In her spare time, Lucy enjoys photography, hiking, and exploring new cafes and restaurants.
Eknoor Kaur, BSc
Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Eknoor is an undergraduate student working towards a BSc at UBC, where she is pursuing a combined major in Microbiology, Immunology, and Computer Science. She is currently a co-op student at St. Paul’s Hospital, serving as a research assistant on the EMED study. Eknoor is passionate about a career in medicine, with a focus in substance use, immunology, and virology. Outside of her academic commitments, Eknoor enjoys exploring the outdoors and trying to chase sunsets with friends and family.
Clara Gale, BSc
Volunteer Research Assistant
Vancouver General Hospital
Clara is completing a Master’s degree in Experimental Medicine at UBC. She joined the Moe lab in 2024 and works as a volunteer research assistant at the VGH site. In her free time, Clara enjoys shopping, going out to eat, and walking her dogs.
Ashika Kamboj, BSc
Volunteer Research Assistant
Multiple Sites
Ashika is a recent graduate from UBC, where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience. She has a strong interest in healthcare and research that improves patient experiences. Through her volunteer work in the VGH Emergency Department, she developed a deeper appreciation for the complexities of acute care and substance use, and she is excited to support research that drives meaningful clinical impact. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, watching the NBA, and playing pickleball far too competitively.
Kevin Lam
Volunteer Research Assistant
Multiple Sites
Kevin is an undergraduate student pursing a BSc in Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences at UBC. He is currently a research assistant in the EMED study at Vancouver General Hospital, and is passionate about harm reduction and advancing patient treatments. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys snowboarding, playing volleyball, and discovering new restaurants.
Elaine Shang Guan
Volunteer Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Elaine is a 2nd year undergraduate student at UBC completing her Bsc in Integrated Sciences, specializing in physiology, neuroscience, and public health. She joined the Moe Lab in August 2025 and is passionate about advancing treatments for opioid dependence to combat the opioid crisis in BC. She also has a strong interest in paramedicine and mental health advocacy. Outside of school, Elaine enjoys exploring new restaurants, going for runs, and listening to podcasts.
Elliot Hui
Volunteer Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Elliot is an undergraduate student at UBC studying Integrated Sciences. He is passionate about emergency care and is a Research Assistant for the EMED study at St. Paul’s Hospital. When outside of the city, you can find him climbing during the summer or hiking in the winter.
Ilham Hakim
Volunteer Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Ilham is an undergraduate student at the University of British Columbia completing her BSc in Biology. She is deeply interested in improving health systems and expanding access to compassionate, high-quality care for diverse communities. Outside of academics, Ilham enjoys running, pottery, and discovering new cafés.
Matthew Fu
Volunteer Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Mathew is an undergraduate student studying Cellular, Anatomical, and Physiological Sciences at UBC. As a research assistant for the EMED study, he is interested in how acute overdose protocols coincide with harm reduction and clinical care. Outside of academics, Mathew enjoys travelling, skiing and spending time with friends and family.
Manya Goyal
Volunteer Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Manya is a fourth-year Biology student at the University of British Columbia. She is excited to be part of the Moe Lab, where she supports research in emergency medicine and public health. Passionate about clinical research, she is interested in pursuing a career in medicine. In her free time, Manya enjoys practicing yoga, reading, travelling, and discovering new cafés around Vancouver.
Lian Wang, BSc, MSc
Volunteer Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Lian graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Exercise Physiology and completed a Master’s degree in Medical Sciences at the University of South Florida. He is currently pursuing his MD degree with an interest in Emergency Medicine. He is passionate about research aimed at resolving substance abuse and currently serves as a Volunteer Research Assistant with the EMED study at St. Paul’s Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital. Outside of work, you can usually find Lian enjoying nature, traveling, and cooking.
Adan Moallemi, BSc, MSc
Volunteer Research Assistant
St. Paul’s Hospital
Adan is entering his second year of medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). Before beginning medical school, he completed a BSc in Biology and an MASc in Biomedical Engineering at UBC. He is passionate about advancing research in substance use and overdose prevention, with the goal of improving health outcomes for people who use substances. Outside of school, Adan enjoys spending time outdoors and staying active at the gym.
Hannah Strasdin
Medical Student, Peer Support Worker Study
Hannah is a medical student at Queen’s University who previously completed her Master of Public Health in Indigenous peoples’ health. She is passionate about addressing systemic biases and advancing health equity for people who use substances and Indigenous communities. She has been involved with the Moe Lab since June 2024. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys spending time with her cat and exploring new cafes with friends.