Professor Valerie M. Schulz serves in the Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine at Western University. Her research focuses on palliative medicine and end-of-life care, specifically investigating the integration of palliative support within surgical and intensive care environments. She evaluates communication strategies and ethical decision-making to improve patient dignity and symptom management. Her mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses through interdisciplinary education and compassionate clinical practice. Dr. Schulz provides extensive supervision for residents and fellows, focusing on the humanistic delivery of perioperative and palliative care.