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Do you identify as South Asian and are between 5-17 years of age? We invite you to take part in ASHA study where we examine how lifestyle affects 24-hour blood pressure relative to blood pressure in healthy South Asian children.

Meet Jiya! Since joining the ASHA Study in September 2024, she has made incredible contributions - from participant recruitment and data management to presenting her own research poster. Incredible work Jiya!

As the school year begins, it’s the perfect time to start building habits that keep your heart healthy and strong. Here are a few simple ways to get started.

Want to connect with a researcher but not sure how? This week in our Research Starter Pack Series, we’re breaking down how to write that first email.

Meet Namagal! Since joining the ASHA Study in April 2023, she has contributed to social media and recruitment efforts and is currently working on her qualitative sub-study. Namagal recently presented her work at the 2025 Child Health Research Day. Great work Namagal!

Looking for a Principal Investigator but don’t know where to start? This week in the Research Starter Pack Series, we’re breaking down how to find and connect with a PI. #researchstarterpackseries #mcmasteruniversity #ashastudy

Thank you for all your hard work Saikeerthana!

Meet Saikeerthana! Starting as a course student and transitioning into a research trainee, she has since earned the 2025 RCI Scholarship, supported recruitment, worked on social media, and written a report on blood pressure in South Asian children.

Do you know a South Asian child aged 5–17 in the GTA? The ASHA Study invites them to join our study. Participants will get a health report, a volunteer certificate, and a $15 gift card. Learn more through the link in our bio!

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Welcome back to the Research Milestones Series! Today, we are thrilled to share our fourth post, titled "World’s First In-Utero Surgery to Correct Congenital Heart Defects". This article spotlights a groundbreaking procedure that allows newborns to have a healthier life 🫀

Calling all followers! Do you know anyone aged 5–17 who is South Asian and living in Ontario? They may be eligible to take part in the ASHA Study! Check out our website for more details.