ABOUT US
EPI Research Inc. is a Manitoba based consulting service established by Cynthia Carr in 2000.
Our services include synthesizing large scopes of information in technical documents as well as community friendly summary documents and presentations. These documents are used to support evidence based strategic planning and business case development.
Cynthia’s ability to communicate and connect has been highlighted throughout the pandemic as a trusted commentator provincially and nationally. Further, multiple organizations across Canada have engaged Ms. Carr in a variety of information support services for staff, clients and patients.

Cynthia has noted that questions quickly evolved from, “Tell us about the virus…” to “How do we deal with uncertainty, anxiety, lost productivity, trust, retention and best policies?”
As such, she has focused the past several years in synthesizing research related to workplace wellbeing and the mental health impacts of the pandemic worldwide.
Cynthia has noted that questions quickly evolved from, “Tell us about the virus…” to “How do we deal with uncertainty, anxiety, lost productivity, trust, retention and best policies?”
As such, she has focused the past several years in synthesizing research related to workplace wellbeing and the mental health impacts of the pandemic worldwide.
B.A. (Hons.), M.P.A., M.Sc.
Cynthia Carr, Epidemiologist
Starting my career in the Northwest Territories, I bring more than 24 years as an epidemiologist, health policy specialist, evaluator, community engagement facilitator and strategic planner. My goal is to empower clients by providing the pathways to have their voices heard. I help my clients better understand their people to support evidence-based decision-making, business case development and assess return on investment.


Data Interpretation
I am an expert in the identification and interpretation of data and developing appropriate data collection tools that are sustainable for ongoing monitoring and planning. I work with clients in developing evaluation plans to assess the effectiveness of policies and programs and measure return on investment.

Indigenous Health & SafetY
EPI Research focuses on Indigenous, northern and rural equity in health outcomes and access to health services. I am the only self-employed epidemiologist who travels to communities and works directly with leadership, service providers and community members to identify community needs and back this with exceptional data collection and analysis. This includes community directed solutions and capacity building.

Leadership Engagement
I have significant experience in community and leadership engagement facilitation throughout Canada. I have analyzed national acute care surveys and patient experience surveys. I triangulate findings from multiple sources and guide strategic planning sessions with senior staff to identify priority action areas. For example, a key finding from my leadership was that areas with the lowest staff satisfaction had the highest number of red flags for patient safety and lowest patient satisfaction.

Evidence-based Decision Making
Key findings apply to the dangerous conditions identified at long term care facilities during the COVID-19 epidemic and I was asked to speak to this live on CTV news Winnipeg. I have a strong, trust-based, working relationships with regional, provincial and federal government agencies and understand the requirements to access, as well as scope of data within each agency, to support evidence based
decision making.