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Biography

Dr. Sattar received her Bachelor of Nursing from the University of New Brunswick and completed her master’s degree and PhD in Nursing Science at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on geriatrics and geriatric oncology, with a particular focus on improving care and outcomes for older adults and older adults with cancer. Her current research includes a randomized controlled trial investigating the feasibility and efficacy of a remotely delivered exercise program for older adults receiving cancer treatment.

Dr. Sattar is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Geriatric Oncology and a Section Editor for Current Opinion in Supportive and Palliative Care. She currently serves as the National Representative for Canada to the International Society of Geriatric Oncology (SIOG), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.

Research Interests

  • Mobility and falls
  • Physical performance measures
  • Exercise oncology
  • Geriatric assessment

Methodology

  • Quantitative
  • Mixed Methods

Courses

  • NURS 306: Exploring Chronicity & Aging
  • NURS 322: Leadership in Education & Care
  • NURS 818: Statistical Methodology in Nursing
  • NURS 843: Advanced Statistical Methodology in Nursing & Healthcare

Publications

Grants

Haase KR, Sattar S, Puts MT, McConnell K, Ahmed S, Cosco TD, Dawe D, Dennis K, Faour E, Hsu T, Mariano C, Newton L, Drury A, Mohile S, Earle CC, Sirois AC, Lee K, O’Connell M, Li L, Alibhai SMH, Chase A, Rudolf M, Madden K. A mixed methods study of cancer care in Canada. Co-Principal Applicant, Project Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), $344,251. Funding Period: 3 years (July 2025 – June 2028)
Puts MT, Bell J, Bender J, Chaput G, Hsu T, Haase KR, Sattar S, Lofters A, Mariano C, Newton L, Sibley D, Manthorne J, Durbano S, Noel K, Alibhai SMH. Addressing racism, sexism, and ageism in oncology care in Canada: A national discussion on how to improve cancer care. Planning and Dissemination Grant, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), S10,000 Finding period: 1 year (2025)
Sattar S, Ahmed S, Elemary M, Dmitruk D, Lashta H, Lashta C, Compton R, Dwernychuk L, Houshmand S, Campbell KL. Feasibility & Acceptability of Cancer Exercise intervention: A Saskatchewan study. Solution Grant, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), $50,000. Funding period: 1 year (2025-2026).
Compton R, Sattar S, dos Santos Ribeiro M. Achieving the Dream of Aging In Place: the IMAGINE study. Insight Development, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), $74,968. Funding period 1 year (2025-2026)
Sattar S, Candow D, McNeely M, Alibhai S, Harenberg S, Amir E, Penz K, Haase K, Campbell D, Chalchal H, Souied O, Kuster S, Pitter E. Testing the feasibility and effects of the STABLE program on reducing fall risk among community-dwelling older adults with cancer: A randomized controlled trial. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) - Establishment Grant ($119,050)
Sattar S, Candow D, McNeely M, Alibhai S, Amir E, Penz K, Haase K, Campbell D, Chalchal H, Pitter E, The effects of strength and balance training on falls in older adults with cancer: A feasibility study. University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing CIHR Seed Grant ($8,798).
Sattar S, Ahmed S, Haase K, Puts M, Alibhai S. geriAtric onCology in aCtion: a nEeds aSsessment in Saskatchewan: The ACCESS project Align Grant, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), $9,770. Funding period: 1 year (Sep 1, 2022 – Aug 31, 2023)
Sattar S, Haase K, Campbell K, Rediger C, Souied O, Compton R, Szafron M, Alibhai S.
Feasibility of virtual exercise program for men with prostate cancer: The TARGET study Align Grant, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), $9,780. Funding period: 1 year (Jan 15, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024)
Alibhai S, Puts M, Noel K, Haase K, Lofters A, Wong C, Mariano C, Dawe D, Sattar S, Bell J, Hsu, T.
The NUANCE (iNeqUity in AgiNg and CancEr) Study. Princess Margaret Health Equity Grand Challenge, Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, $345,000, Funding period: 3 years (July 2022 – June 2025)
Puts M, Santa Mina D, Jones J, Alibhai S, Matthew A, Sattar S, Szumacher E, Menjak I, Papadakos J, Eng L, Kryzanowska M, Mehta R, Jang R. Supporting Older adults with cancer and their support person through Geriatric Assessment and Remote Exercise and Education: the SOAR study. Project Grant, CIHR, 424,576, Funding period: 3 years (July 2022 – June 2025)
Shahid R, Ahmed S, Ahmed O, Hussein N, Khan A, Sattar S, Mondal P. Patients with Diabetes and Cancer: Treatment Experience, Challenges Align Grant, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF), 9,889.40, Funding period: 1 year (Apr 17, 2023 – Apr 16, 2024)
Haase K, Howell D, Ahmed S, Sattar S, Davis P. A prospective mixed-methods study of self-management in older adults with cancer and multimorbidity in two Canadian provinces. Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) - Establishment Grant ($37,535)

External Committees

National Representative (Canada), International Society of Geriatric Oncology, Geneva, Switzerland.

Honours

Pfizer Award for Excellence in Nursing Research (Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology [CANO/ACIO], October 2022)

Outstanding Contribution to Cancer Education Award (Cancer Education, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, May 2025)