Claire Galvin survived her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was a child beginning in 2003 and is now going for her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal

6/10/2025

Help and Hope Happen Here

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After surviving her childhood fight with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Claire Galvin has gone on to have an outstanding academic career, which has included holding a double major in Biology and Psychology which led to her receiving an Honors Bachelor Degree from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science Degree in Experimental Medicine from the University of British Columbia, and is now pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University in Montreal. Clair is currently working on her Dissertation which involves the study of Pediatric Cancer survivors and how they have transitioned into adulthood. Claire's dissertation is called the CHILDHOOD CANCER IDENTITY PROJECT. If you are interested in participating in this project then please email Claire at [email protected]

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Claire Galvin survived her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was a child beginning in 2003 and is now going for her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal

Help and Hope Happen Here

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Claire Galvin survived her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was a child beginning in 2003 and is now going for her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal

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