Brett Houston, MD, PhD candidate

Dr. Houston is a hematologist and clinician investigator at the University of Manitoba and CancerCare Manitoba. She is also a scientist at the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute. Her research focuses on blood conservation and supportive care strategies to optimize care and improve outcomes for patients affected with MDS and acute leukemia.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy, University of Manitoba (2022)

Clinician Investigator Program, University of Manitoba (2020)

Hematology Fellowship, University of Manitoba/CancerCare Manitoba (2018)

Internal Medicine Residency, University of Toronto (2016)

Doctor of Medicine, University of Manitoba (2013)

Bachelor of Science in Medicine, University of Manitoba (2013)

Bachelor of Science, University of Manitoba (2009)

Awards

2020

• Best teacher in a small group. Manitoba Medical Students’ Association.

2018

• 1st Prize Poster Presentation by Subspecialty Resident – University of Manitoba Resident Research Day
• Hector Ma Award in Research – University of Manitoba

2015

• Sunnybrook Hematology Award of Excellence

2012

• Oral Presentation Award Winner – Canadian National Medical Student Research Symposium
• 1st Prize in the Clinical Oral Presentation – 14th Annual CancerCare
• 2nd Prize in the Clinical Poster Presentation – 14th Annual CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Research Day
• U.S. National Student Research Forum – Outstanding Poster Presentation Second Place (Galveston, Texas, U.S.A.)

2011

• B.Sc. (Med) – Best Dissertation with the Most Significant Merit
• B.Sc. (Med) – Award for Best Clinical Research Project
• American Society of Hematology – Abstract Achievement Award
• American Society of Hematology – ASH Travel Award (twice)
• American Society of Hematology – Trainee Research Award
• 1st Prize in the Clinical Oral Presentation – 13th Annual CancerCare Manitoba Foundation Research Day

2010

• American Society of Hematology – ASH Travel Award

2009

• University of Manitoba – University of Manitoba Student Union Scholarship

2008

• Canadian Millennium Scholarship Foundation – Excellence Award
• University of Manitoba – University of Manitoba Student Union Scholarship (twice)

2007

• University of Manitoba – Advanced Early Admission Scholarship ($1200)