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Dr. Pai's research interests lie in host-microbial interactions with a focus on dietary influences on the gut microbiome in children.
Education and Training
BSc, University of Western Ontario (Biology), 2004
MD, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, 2007
Residency, Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 2011
Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School (Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology), 2014
Research Fellow, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School (Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition)
Titles and Academic Titles
Attending Physician
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Professional Memberships
Ontario Medical Association, Board of Directors, 2009-
Professional Association of Interns and Residents of Ontario, 2010-
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2011-
- Grant Reviewer, 2023
- Fellow, 2022-
- Nutrition Committee, 2018-
- Fecal Microbiota Transplant Special Interest Group, 2016-
American Gastroenterological Association, 2012-
- Leadership Councilor, Obesity, Metabolism and Nutrition Committee, 2020
- Leadership Councilor, Pediatric Gastroenterology & Developmental Biology Committee, 2020-2024,
American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2014-
European Crohn's and Colitis Organization, 2017-
Ontario eConsult Program, Consultant, 2021-
Canadian Nutrition Society, 2021-
- Invited Member, Canadian Malnutrition Task Force, Pediatric Working Group
Canadian Children's Intestinal Rehabilitation Network, Founding Co-Chair, 2021-
Professional Awards
Invited Faculty, First Year Fellows Conference, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2024
Stanley J. Dudrick Mid-Career Research Scholar Award, American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2023
Poster of Distinction, McMaster University Department of Chemistry: Undergraduate Research Day, 2023
Invited Participant, Hamilton Health Sciences Physician Leaders Program, 2022
Finalist, Baby Shark Tank, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2022
Nominee, Innovation Award, Hamilton Health Sciences, 2022
Poster of Distinction, Pediatric Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Symposium, 2020
Early Career Grant Panelist, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, 2018
New Investigator Spotlight, McMaster University Department of Pediatrics: Child Health Research Day, 2018
Ontario Innovation Award, Ontario Academic Health Sciences Centre Innovation Fund, 2017