Staff Bio's
Shu-min Peng

Clinical Research Project Manager
After graduating from medical school, Shumin became a neurologist and worked in the Neurosurgical Center of Beijing. In 1988, Shumin moved to Dublin, Ireland to pursue a career in research, where she worked at the Neuroscience Institute of Dublin and Beaumont Hospital. After living on two different continents, Shumin continued her journey to Vancouver, where she worked at B.C. Children’s Hospital with the pediatric neurology team and the University of British Columbia. In 2000, Shumin joined the Carruthers’ Research Team. In her spare time, Shumin enjoys reading, traveling, yoga and shopping with her daughter.
Jude Poirier

Clinical Research Project Manager
Rosy

Research Coordinator
Born and raised in Vancouver, Rosy graduated as a Registered Nurse from Douglas College in 1998. With a specialty in Critical Care, she worked in the Acute Spinal Cord Injury Unit, the Intensive Care Unit, and the Post Anesthetic Recovery Room at Vancouver General Hospital. Rosy joined the Carruthers in March '07. Living on the North Shore, she enjoys the beautiful outdoors, as well as painting, drawing, and cooking!
Janet

Research Coordinator
Janet is a Torontonian by birth but has also lived in Texas and Michigan. She moved to Richmond, BC with her family in 1988. Janet worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital while completing her Nursing Diploma at Douglas College. After graduating in 1999 she began a full-time position in Neurosurgery at Royal Columbian Hospital. In 2002, she joined the Carruthers’ Team and has since enjoyed the great friendships that have formed. She currently lives in Vancouver and enjoys traveling, and spending time with friends and family.

