Randa Soussou

Investigator and Attending Pediatric Dentist, BC Children's Hospital

Academic Affiliations

Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia

Research Theme

Evidence to Innovation

Research Group

Clinical Pharmacology

Implementing Knowledge for Equity and System Change

Research Areas

Anesthesia, General

Artificial Intelligence

Autism

Child Dental Health

Dental Research

Contact

randa.soussou@dentistry.ubc.ca

Mailing Address

2151 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T1Z3

Overview: Our research focuses on improving dental visits for children by using innovative technologies like virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI). These tools help us make dental care less intimidating and more engaging, particularly for children with special needs such as autism. We aim to transform dental visits into a more positive experience. This approach not only alleviates anxiety but also enhances the overall effectiveness of dental treatments.
Publications: Congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis: A case with self-inflicted oral ulcerations
Journal of Dentistry for Children
2019
Waiting room time: An opportunity for parental oral health education
Canadian Journal of Public Health
DOI: 10.17269/CJPH.108.5984
2017
Research: Sedation Extension Clinic Pilot Project
This project aims to improve access to dental care for children with behavioral complexities by reducing reliance on OR-based dental sedation. It integrates caregiver education, innovative sedation technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration to create a tailored and trauma-informed dental care experience.
Oral Health Promotion in Schools Using Lay Health Advisors and Technology
This initiative seeks to promote oral health in school-aged children through interactive apps and digital tools, empowering caregivers and children with accessible educational resources. The project is in the development phase, with pilot implementations being planned.
Caregiver Feedback for Service Improvement
I am supervising two graduate students on QI projects aimed at improving services at BCCH and UBC. These projects involve collecting caregiver feedback to enhance patient experiences and outcomes in sedation and oral health services.

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Unlocking the mystery of nephrotic syndrome in kids: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Susan Samuel

Pediatric nephrologist Dr. Susan Samuel, a new investigator who joined BCCHR in September 2024, has been investigating ways to improve the quality of life of children diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome. She is serving as the director for the ENRICH program, a national network of mentors and learners. We met Dr. Samuel to talk about the importance of research and mentorship.

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Congratulations CIHR Fall 2024 Project Grant recipients

Congratulations to the investigators and their teams who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fall 2024 Project Grant competition!

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BC Children’s Hospital researchers bring Mini Med School to the Yukon for the first time

World-class researchers from BCCHR will travel to the Yukon on March 28 to present a day of discovery with Mini Med School. This health science youth outreach and public education program is designed for high school students to explore the world of health sciences, career opportunities in science and medicine, and connections with leading researchers and health experts.

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Torin Halvorson and Hebah Hussaina awarded Vanier scholarships for immunotherapy and mental health research

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is proud to announce that two of its outstanding research trainees, Torin Halvorson, an MD/PhD student working with the Levings research team, and Hebah Hussaina, a graduate research assistant in the Brussoni Lab, have been awarded the prestigious 2024 Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship.

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Studies highlight the impact of the pandemic on children and youth’s mental health

The Pediatric Outcome ImProvement through COordination of Research Networks — which involves BCCHR — has published their latest research findings on mental health hospitalizations of children and youth throughout the pandemic. These findings led the team to a second study where they evaluated the relationship between hospital admissions for eating disorders and public health restrictions.

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