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Dr Jennifer Protudjer, PhD FAAAAI
Endowed Research Chair in Allergy, Asthma and the Environment University of Manitoba Dr. Protudjer holds the following positions:
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Research interests
Dr Protudjer's primary research interests include primary and secondary prevention of allergic disease, as well as the psychosocial, financial, familial and societal consequences of allergic disease. She explores these interests through the application of diverse research methods, including community engagement, qualitative research, epidemiological and interventional research, and mixed methods.
She lead many local and national studies, and actively collaborates with clinicians and researchers in Manitoba, across Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia.
Teaching interests
She teaches locally, nationally and internationally on
Dr Protudjer was the lead architect on two educational programs: the Pediatric Graduate Program, at the University of Manitoba; and, the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology’s Food Allergy Educator Program.
To date, she has been the primary supervisor of dozens of trainees at all levels, from high school to graduate school. She also co-supervises many trainees.
Service
Dr Protudjer holds many service roles locally, nationally and internationally. Select examples include:
Local
National
International
Continuing Professional development
In 2025, Dr Protudjer completed the Healthcare Leadership Course, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.
She is currently a mentee in the 2026-2028 Mentorship Program, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Contact
To reach Dr Protudjer, email protudjerlab@chrim.ca
Dr Protudjer's primary research interests include primary and secondary prevention of allergic disease, as well as the psychosocial, financial, familial and societal consequences of allergic disease. She explores these interests through the application of diverse research methods, including community engagement, qualitative research, epidemiological and interventional research, and mixed methods.
She lead many local and national studies, and actively collaborates with clinicians and researchers in Manitoba, across Canada, the United States, Europe and Australia.
Teaching interests
She teaches locally, nationally and internationally on
- Food allergy, including but not limited to her primary research interests
- Quantitative, qualitative and mixed research methods
- Scientific writing
- Knowledge translatoin
Dr Protudjer was the lead architect on two educational programs: the Pediatric Graduate Program, at the University of Manitoba; and, the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology’s Food Allergy Educator Program.
To date, she has been the primary supervisor of dozens of trainees at all levels, from high school to graduate school. She also co-supervises many trainees.
Service
Dr Protudjer holds many service roles locally, nationally and internationally. Select examples include:
Local
- Member, Scientific Council; Committee Member, Child Health Research Days Conference Planning Committee; Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba
- Member, Innovation, Science and Excellence Committee, Pediatric Research in Onvolovy in Manitoba (PROMISE)
National
- Section Head, Allied Health, and, Co-Lead of the Research Pillar, for the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
- Advisor, Food Allergy Canada
- Selection Committee Member, Empowering Next-Generation Researchers in Perinatal and Child Health (ENRICH)
International
- Lead, Food Insecurity Working Group, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Continuing Professional development
In 2025, Dr Protudjer completed the Healthcare Leadership Course, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.
She is currently a mentee in the 2026-2028 Mentorship Program, American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
Contact
To reach Dr Protudjer, email protudjerlab@chrim.ca
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Michael Golding, MA
Research Coordinator, Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba I hold a master’s degree in experimental psychology from the University of New Brunswick. In graduate school I received training in both the psychological bases of behaviour and research methods, which prepared me well for my work in the lab. Since joining the lab in 2019, I have leveraged my training to provide assistance with the practical aspects of our various research projects as well as sharing the results of our research through papers and conference presentations. Currently, I am working on several different research projects that focus on the financial and psychological impacts of allergic disease. When I'm not at work, I like to canoe, listen to music, and spend time with my partner, Katie, and our two dogs, Digby and Lucy. |
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Kaitlyn Merrill, BSc(Hons)
Research Assistant, University of Manitoba I recently graduated with my BSc(Hons) degree, majoring in Biochemistry at the University of Winnipeg. I have had the pleasure of working under Dr. Protudjer since May 2020. I have had the opportunity to develop my research skills, including the conduction of qualitative interviews, literature reviews, data analysis and knowledge translation. Outside of the lab, I enjoy spending my spare time at the lake reading, relaxing in the sun and spending time with friends and family. Long term, I aim to further my education to continue working in the healthcare field. |
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Zoe Harbottle, MAHN RD
Research Assistant, University of Manitoba I hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutritional Sciences and Master of Applied Human Nutrition (MAHN) from the University of Manitoba. I am also a registered dietitian. Since February 2022, I have been working as a Research Assistant in the Protudjer Lab. Throughout this time, I have had the opportunity to work on a variety of different research projects mainly related to the psychosocial and financial impacts of food allergy and other allergic diseases. |
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Phillip Snarr, BA, BSc
Research Assistant, University of Manitoba Hi, my name is Phil and I am excited to be joining the Protudjer Lab! I completed my BSc at the University of Manitoba and have been involved in health research ever since. I am very interested in learning from individuals and families who have lived experiences with allergies. Outside of the lab, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and spending time outdoors. |
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April Quill
Research Assistant, University of Manitoba My name is April Quill. I am finishing my third year at the University of Manitoba, pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Statistics. I am excited to apply my knowledge of statistics in this lab! |
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Makeda Muluneh, BSc(Hons)
Masters Student, University of Manitoba Hi, my name is Makeda and I am from Toronto, Ontario. I recently graduated with my BSc(Hons) degree from the University of Toronto, majoring in Human Biology and double minoring in Psychology and French. During my time there, I also completed my undergraduate thesis studying gestational stress and oxytocin-related signaling in rat mothers. I am currently in my first year of a Master of Science in Pediatrics and Child Health and am excited to be part of the Protudjer Lab. Outside of the lab, I enjoy working out, playing lacrosse, and spending time with family and friends. |
ALUMNI
- Billy Hong, BSc, BSc(Med) Student, Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba
- LaDawn Duerksen, BHEcol, BSc, Research Assistant, University of Manitoba
- Amanda Nötzel, Medical student (Karolinska Institutet)
- Elizabeth Magaji, BSc student
- Samara Chernick, BSc, Medical student (Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba)
- Sarah Baldwin, BSc, Medical student (Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba)
- Brandon Kim, BSc, Medical student (Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba)
- Manvir Bhamra, BSc
- Mae Jhelene Santos, MSc, RD (Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, University of Manitoba)
- Simon Sigg, Medical student (Karolinska Institutet)
- Ashlyn Peters, BSc, Medical student (Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba)
- Syeda Jafri, BSc(Med), MD (Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba)
- Isac Kopsch, Medical student (Karolinska Institutet)
- Erik Wilking, Medical student (Karolinska Institutet)
- Hailey Hildebrand, BSc(Med), MD (Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba)
- Tara Lynn Frykas, BA, BSc
- Tessa Memauri, BSc, RRT
- Josie Cosyns, MD (Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba)
- Laura Feldman, MD, MPH (Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto)
- Kim Hurst, MSc (Faculty of Arts and Science, Queen's University)
- Josephine Lind, MD (Karolinska Institutet)
- Sarah Smith, MD, JD (Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba)
- Aimée Gilmartin, MB, BCh, BAO (UCD School of Medicine, University College Dublin)
And many others!
The Protudjer Lab acknowledges the generous support of:
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