Karolina Urban, PhD, MSc
About Karolina Urban, PhD, MSc
Karolina Urban, PhD, MSc, serves as the Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs at Avicanna Inc. and has extensive experience in medical and scientific roles, including positions at MYndspan and Kinark Child and Family Services Foundation.
Current Role at Avicanna
Karolina Urban serves as the Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs at Avicanna Inc. since 2023. In this role, she leads the development and execution of the company's preclinical and clinical research programs. Her work involves collaboration with leading neurologists, clinicians, and scientists to advance medical cannabis research and applications.
Previous Experience at Avicanna
Prior to her current position, Karolina Urban held several roles at Avicanna Inc. She served as Vice President of Scientific and Medical Affairs from 2020 to 2023 and as Director of Medical Programs from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she developed and implemented global training programs for healthcare providers interested in prescribing medical cannabis.
Education and Expertise
Karolina Urban holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Toronto, completed in 2021. She also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Neurosciences from the University of Calgary in 2014. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education with a Minor in Psychology, Kinesiology, and Exercise Science from the University of Toronto. She has expertise in neuroimaging and brain injury.
Board Memberships
Karolina Urban has been a Member of the Board of Scientific Advisors for MYndspan, a brain analytics company, since 2021. Additionally, she serves on the Board of Directors for Kinark Child and Family Services Foundation, contributing her expertise to support child and family services in Toronto, Ontario.
Athletic Background
Karolina Urban is a former professional hockey player who won the Clarkson Cup in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (C.W.H.L.). She was recognized as an Academic All-Canadian during her athletic career, highlighting her commitment to both sports and academics.