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Biography

Bianca Mammarella is a fourth-year Integrated Science (iSci) student concentrating in biology at McMaster University. She anticipates an interdisciplinary minor in community engagement as well as a concurrent certificate in leadership, equity and social change. Her research interests lie in electrophysiology, resuscitation, social determinates of health, pharmacokinetics, POTS and artificial intelligence. Bianca is Co-Founder and Co-President of McMaster Cardiovascular and Resuscitation, an initiative that works to increase bystander CPR training and advocacy opportunities not only on campus but within the Hamilton region. In her free time, she enjoys running, yoga and baking.

Expertise

Cardiac Arrest; Advocacy

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Contact Information

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Publications

Methods to teach schoolchildren how to perform and retain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Allan KS, Mammarella B, Visanji M, Moglica E, Sadeghlo N, O’Neil E, Chan TT, Kishibe T, Aves T.Resusc Plus. 2023 Aug 10;15:100439. 

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40 Under 40 Award Winner: Citizen CPR Foundation

Bianca has been named a 40 Under 40 Award Winner for Citizen CPR Foundation in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the field of saving lives! She will be celebrated at this year’s Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit in San Diego. #CASSummit2023