Candace D. McNaughton (Canada)

Research is a team sport, and behind every successful researcher there are multiple full-time support roles. It is important to work in a team and institution that recognizes and values every team member.

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What advice would you give your younger self?

Keep going, keep working. Find mentors who will show you how to identify what you need. Seek out sponsors who can support and connect you with other potential collaborators and leadership.

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Highlight your most significant research contributions and publications (3-5) – if relevant to you.

1. Feasibility and Short-Term Effects of a Multi-Component Emergency Department Blood Pressure Intervention: A Pilot Randomized Trial. J Am Heart Assoc. 2022 Mar;11(5):e024339. PMID: 35195015

2. An LC-MS assay for the screening of cardiovascular medications in human samples. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci. 2013 Oct 15;937:44-53. PMID: 24013190

3. Systolic Blood Pressure and Biochemical Assessment of Adherence: A Cross-Sectional Analysis in the Emergency Department. Hypertension. 2017 Aug;70(2):307-314. PMID: 28652467

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Have you had any significant career mentors? If yes, please provide further details.

I have been fortunate to benefit from mentors and sponsors from multiple disciplines in every stage of my career, to name a few: Drs. Phil Levy, Christianne Roumie, Nancy Brown, Russell Rothman, and so many others.

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How can we support the next generation of women scientists?

Women, particularly minority women, often experience barriers that are so pervasive that they have become invisible. For us to benefit from their unique perspectives, we must not only search them out but also continue to actively support them throughout their careers.