Eden Klein

I help design and implement programs that help improve the experience and outcomes for cancer patients. This includes the diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and end of life care. At work, my team and I collaborate with professionals and patients across Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. This includes the doctors, patients, nurses, leadership and other staff who are involved in cancer care and treatment. We look to find ways to make cancer care better. Better can mean better treatment, better access to care, better care experience, or more efficient.

I meet with people across the hospital to assess needs and create action plans. For each project, I create a knowledge translation plan. This helps make sure that everyone is aware of any new policies or procedures.  Projects often involve the creation of an online education component. For this I use special software. I use STEM skills everyday whether it is for understanding the biology of cancer, designing a website, or analyzing data to evaluate programs and outcomes.

Problem solving is a big part of my job too. Projects often start when we are have a problem and given the task to address it. I start by getting a picture of the problem for all the people involved. I try to find the solution that meets the most needs that is within budget and scope. My science background helps me understand complex ideas and be able to communicate them in a way that is understandable to many different types of people. It also has helped me in project design and management.