About Us
The IDEA Lab brings diverse people together to contribute to Innovation in DEmentia care and Aging. We are an intergenerational community with shared values who innovate together towards improving dementia and older people care.
Our Values:
Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility
Everyone is valued in our lab. Relationships are our foundation.


Dr. Lillian Hung
Dr. Lillian Hung, an Associate Professor at UBC School of Nursing and Clinician Scientist at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, focuses on patient-oriented research and innovative care for people with dementia and their caregivers. She excels in connecting individuals and mentoring passionate new researchers.
As the founder of the IDEA Lab, Dr. Hung leads a dynamic team of academics and patient and family partners dedicated to advancing dementia and aging research. Through co-designed projects and collaborative research, the IDEA Lab fosters innovation, emphasizing shared benefits and meaningful engagement to improve care and support for those affected by dementia.

OUR TEAM
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Trainees and Volunteers
- Adam Lin
- Adebusola (Busola) Adekoya
- Albin Soni
- Ali Hussein
- Alice Entong Yi
- Alvin Shon
- Ana Sofia Groot
- Anmol Kaur
- Arisa Kinugawa
- Arwen Fong
- Ashley Woo
- Bonnie Huynh
- Cates Bayabay
- Catherine Wu
- Chelsea Yang
- Christopher Soo
- Cromwell Acosta
- Deborah Liao
- Diane Pan
- Enhui (Evelyn) Zhang
- Erika Young
- Gloria Loi
- Grace Hu
- Hadil Alfares
- Haniya Bharucha
- Hannah Fong
- Harleen Hundal
- Helen Banh
- Ian Chan
- Irene Chen
- Jamie Lam
- Janna Zeid
- Jason Fu
- Jastinne Diaz
- Jeffrey Wong
- Joelle Rivera
- Joey Wong
- Julia Banco
- Kara Yeh
- Karen Wong
- Katrina Jang
- Katrina Yuen
- Keisha Shah
- Krysta Yan
- Lauren Lee
- Lucia Song
- Margaret Lin
- Mary Van
- Michelle Lam
- Michelle Wojciechowski
- Namya Mankad
- Paavan Randhawa
- Parsa Shafiekhani
- Patricia Rae Villa
- Peter Yong Zhao
- Pristine V.
- Rachael Moores
- Rachel Xia
- Radja Aleandro
- Ranbir Rai
- Raymond Ho
- Ruth Khong
- Ryan Lei
- Samaa ElSayed
- Sara Laderas
- Sean Ly
- Shambhavi Arora
- Sonia Tang
- Stephanie Chan
- Tiffany Wu
- Vaishali Sharma
- Yayan Ye
- Yuka Ohno
- Yumna Hayat