Erica Conte

Erica obtained her PhD in Physiology from Western University, following which she completed a CIHR-funded postdoctoral fellowship in Turin Italy. She has diverse work experience in academics, industry and research administration. Within these roles she has developed expertise in research assessment, strategic planning, communication, institutional leadership, as well as both traditional and philanthropic research funding. At Unity Health Toronto, she is currently the Director of Funding Strategy and Stewardship. She has a keen interest in research integrity, is an active member of the Canadian Association of Research Administrators (CARA), and Director of Change for the new Research Evaluation Global Alliance (REGA), an international group working to advance responsible research assessment in all its forms.