Haley Schuman

Haley Schuman, MSc, BSc, BSc (Honours)
MD Student, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Supervisor: Dr. Linda Carlson

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Professional Background

Haley is a clinician-scientist in training with a background in Biological Sciences and Psychology, and a Master’s in Medical Science. Her research focuses on the clinical implementation of psychedelic-assisted therapies (PAT) in oncology and palliative care, emphasizing agent-specific safety, ethics, and stakeholder perspectives. Drawing from over a decade of experience in private and community healthcare—including clinical support, patient advocacy, and leadership—Haley brings a patient-centered, translational lens to her work in integrative oncology.

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Role with CAN-PACT

As a graduate trainee member of CAN-PACT, Haley plays an active role in the research and knowledge translation arms of the network. Her primary contributions include leading a national multi-stakeholder survey and two qualitative studies examining attitudes toward PAT in cancer care. She supports CAN-PACT’s mission by contributing to ongoing publications, presenting at national and international conferences, and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration across research, policy, and practice.