c+f medical advisory board

Dr. Lori Tucker is a Clinical Professor in Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology, BC Children’s Hospital, University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on physical activity in children and youth with JIA, development of shared decision-making in pediatric rheumatology care, and autoinflammatory diseases in children. She is one of the founding members of the Canadian Alliance of Pediatric Rheumatology Investigators. In addition, she is a passionate advocate for kids with rheumatic diseases and their families, provincially and nationally and as a member of the Cassie & Friends Board.

Dr. Roberta Berard is an associate professor of Paediatrics at the University of Western Ontario and the chief of Paediatric Rheumatology at the Children’s Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario, Canada. She is also a valued member of the Cassie + Friends Medical Advisory Committee where she helps to provide the most current and evidence-based information to youth and families. To her patients, Dr. Berard is known for her warmth and passion in providing kids and families affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis, uveitis, and other rheumatic diseases with the best clinical care and treatment options possible.

Dr. Luca is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Calgary Department of Medicine and practices as a Paediatric Rheumatologist at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Completing her medical degree in 2006, Dr. Luca went on to paediatric residency and fellowship in paediatric rheumatology at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She also holds an MSc in Health Services Research and Clinical Epidemiology, and is an active mentor and lecturer to students and residents.