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About Niama

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Niama Health Consultancy was founded to close the gap between scientific promise and real-world healthcare. Too often, promising products, programs and care models fall short because the science, the clinical reality or the commercial path was not fully understood. Niama brings those perspectives together.

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We work at the intersection of science, technology and emerging ventures. Our approach combines scientific rigour, hands-on clinical knowledge and a practical understanding of how health businesses grow, so the strategies we develop are both credible and achievable.

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Niama is led by founder and principal consultant Jessy Abed. For larger or more complex projects, we bring together a trusted network of specialists across engineering, finance, business strategy, and marketing and branding, so clients receive a complete solution through a single point of contact.

About the Founder

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Jessy Abed, MHSc.
Founder & Principal Consultant

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Jessy brings more than 17 years of experience across clinical care, medical research and health innovation. She spent her clinical career at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, one of Canada’s leading cancer centres, as an Advanced Practice Medical Radiation Therapist and medical researcher. There, she led the clinical research and implementation of a pioneering MRI-guided program, helping establish a dedicated suite that brought imaging, surgery and radiation treatment together in one setting. Her work focused on bringing new technologies into routine patient care, from validating medical equipment, hardware and software to developing clinical protocols, designing workflows and coordinating international clinical trials.

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Since founding Niama, Jessy has advised health technology, digital health, biotech and longevity ventures, as well as healthcare organizations, on strategy, product development, validation and implementation. She has worked with venture-backed health innovation initiatives across North America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, supporting early-stage concepts from ideation through to investor readiness. Her work brings a clinician’s and researcher’s understanding of healthcare to the companies and investors shaping its future.

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Alongside her clinical and research background, Jessy has completed additional training in lifestyle medicine and integrative health, giving her a well-rounded understanding of preventive health and of the wellness and longevity sectors.

Selected Experience 

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  • Venture-backed health innovation: Strategic research, scientific consulting and operational leadership for venture-backed and family-office-backed health initiatives across North America, the Caribbean and the Middle East. This work included developing early-stage health and biotech concepts, scientific consulting on projects in CRISPR gene-editing technology and psychedelic medicine, preparing investor materials, and engaging government, healthcare and research partners.

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  • Research Advisor, digital health company: Advising on product strategy, clinical applicability, workflow integration and platform validation.

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  • Health Tech Judge & Advisor, Future Caribbean Global Agentic AI Buildathon (2026): Assessing AI-enabled healthcare solutions for clinical relevance, feasibility and responsible implementation, and advising teams on clinical workflows.

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  • Selected Founder, Stan Launchpad Tech Buildathon (2026): One of 30 teams chosen from more than 700 applicants for an intensive programme in product development and investor pitching.

Research & Publications​

Jessy is the author or co-author of more than 10 peer-reviewed publications in radiation oncology, MRI-guided therapy, prostate cancer care, and the role of exercise and nutrition during cancer treatment, including work published in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. She has presented her research at leading international conferences, including RSNA, ESTRO, the ISRRT World Congress, RTi3 and the American Brachytherapy Society Annual Meeting.

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A full publication list is available on request.​

Education & Credentials

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  • Master of Health Science (MHSc.), Medical Radiation Sciences, University of Toronto

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc.), Medical Radiation Sciences, University of Toronto

  • Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc.), Biological Sciences & Mathematics, University of Toronto

  • Advanced Diploma, Radiation Therapy, Michener Institute of Education at UHN

  • Lifestyle & Wellness Coaching, Harvard Medical School

  • Integrative Health Practitioner (Level 2), Integrative Health Practitioner Institute

  • Cancer Exercise Specialist, Rocky Mountain Cancer Rehabilitation Institute, University of Northern Colorado

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Speaking & Media

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Jessy speaks on health innovation, longevity and the translation of science into practice. Selected appearances include:

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Work With Us​

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To discuss a project, an advisory role or a speaking engagement, we would welcome a conversation.

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