Dr. Shazhan Amed

CEO & Founder

  •  Pediatric Endocrinologist at BC Children’s Hospital
  • Clinical Professor at UBC
  • Clinician Scientist at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. 

Dr. Amed is dedicated to a singular vision: ensuring “diabetes doesn’t get in the way” for children and families. As a leading diabetes researcher and clinician, she leverages technology and big data to redesign how we approach pediatric care.

Driving Innovation in Diabetes Care

  • Founder of Haibu Health: Leading a pioneering health-tech startup focused on co-created digital solutions for families living with Type 1 Diabetes.
  • Lead, Diabetes Transformation Project: Modernizing the care experience for youth across British Columbia through system redesign and innovation.
  • PI of CAPACITY: Spearheading a national initiative across 10 Canadian pediatric centers to build a data registry that informs national health policy and advocacy.

Impact by the Numbers

$10M+

In research and project funding secured.

70+

Peer-reviewed scientific publications.

20+

Invitations to speak nationally and internationally

"My goal is to empower families as partners in their own health, providing equitable, state-of-the-art care so every child can flourish."

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