Mixed Methods Research Institute
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Introducing the Mixed Methods Research Institute (MMRI)
Numbers. Stories.
Welcome
Numbers and stories, studied together.
The Mixed Methods Research Institute (MMRI) supports researchers who integrate qualitative and quantitative approaches, so that evidence about health, care and communities is more complete and more useful in Newfoundland and Labrador, across Canada and around the world.
MMRI builds on the established mixed methods expertise of Memorial鈥檚 Faculty of Nursing, where every graduate program emphasizes mixed methods, and on scholarly connections across Canada and internationally. Its reach extends well beyond nursing, to medicine, social work, pharmacy, education, the social sciences and other fields.
Our vision
Transformative research that promotes health for all peoples of Newfoundland and Labrador.
In support of the Faculty of Nursing鈥檚 strategic plan, Leading Excellence 2024鈥2029.
What鈥檚 next
The Institute鈥檚 web presence is growing. Training dates, resources, Board of Advisors announcements and news will be added here as the Institute launches its programs.
糖心APP the Institute
Strengthening mixed methods research, from Memorial to the world
Our purpose
To strengthen research capacity, advanced methodological training and interdisciplinary collaboration in mixed methods research.
Our goals
Through research collaboration, training and knowledge sharing, to strengthen research capacity at Memorial, throughout Newfoundland and Labrador, across Canada and internationally.
Five commitments
- Build a strong foundation: terms of reference, a five-year strategic plan, an Institute Director and a Board of Advisors, and pursue affiliation with the Mixed Methods International Research Association as a Canadian chapter.
- Strengthen research capacity and funding success: at least two training activities a year in mixed methods design, data integration and analysis, and an online resource library.
- Grow collaboration, locally to globally: networking events, workshops and conferences, and a proposed online community (working title: The Rock Research Network).
- Sustain the Institute: intensive institutes for graduate students and faculty, an international conference in St. John鈥檚 and collaborative grant applications.
- Advance equity, diversity, inclusion and Indigenization: intersectional research that addresses inequities, co-designed with marginalized and underserved communities and including Indigenous perspectives.
What is mixed methods research?
The 鈥渨hat鈥 and the 鈥渨hy鈥 in one study
Mixed methods research integrates quantitative data, such as surveys and health records, with qualitative data, such as interviews and observation. Bringing the two together produces insights, called metainferences, that neither offers on its own.
- ConvergentQUAN+QUAL鈫Merge and compare
- Explanatory sequentialQUAN鈫QUAL鈫Explain findings
- Exploratory sequentialQUAL鈫Develop鈫QUAN鈫Merge
Watch 路 Video introduction
What is Mixed Methods Research?
Dr. John W. Creswell, one of the founders of the field, explains what mixed methods research is and why it matters.
Video: Mixed Methods Program, Department of Family Medicine, University of Michigan
Research and publications
Mixed methods at the Faculty of Nursing
Younas, F脿bregues, Munce and Creswell 路 BMC Medical Research Methodology, 2025
F脿bregues, Younas, Inayat, Escalante-Barrios and Durante 路 Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2025
Younas, Porr, Maddigan, Moore, Navarro and Whitehead 路 Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, 2024
Younas and F脿bregues 路 Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 2024
Younas, Porr, Maddigan and colleagues 路 Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 2023
Younas, Pedersen and Tayaben 路 Nursing Research, 2019
See also the Faculty鈥檚 funded research projects and PhD projects, including several mixed methods studies.
Leadership
The people behind the Institute
Key scholarly leader
Dr. Ahtisham Younas
Assistant Professor 路 Faculty of Nursing
Dr. Ahtisham Younas is an assistant professor in 糖心APP鈥檚 Faculty of Nursing and a key scholarly leader in developing the university鈥檚 new Mixed Methods Research Institute. An internationally engaged researcher and methodologist, his work advances mixed methods research, health equity and compassionate, person-centred care, particularly for marginalized and underserved populations. He also holds visiting professorships in Finland and T眉rkiye.
A Memorial graduate (PhD, 2022), he co-wrote a 2025 framework for types of metainferences with Dr. Sergi F脿bregues, Dr. Sarah Munce and Dr. John W. Creswell.
Research focus
Mixed methods researchHealth equityCompassionate, person-centred careUnderserved populations
Email: ay6133@mun.ca
Dr. April Pike
Dean
Faculty of Nursing
Dr. April Pike is dean of 糖心APP鈥檚 Faculty of Nursing. An award-winning educator, researcher and community leader, she has been a faculty member since 2005. Her research focuses on cardiovascular health, genetics and health risk, particularly women鈥檚 heart health. She is a passionate advocate for nursing education, research and community engagement.
Research focus
Cardiovascular healthGenetics and health riskWomen鈥檚 heart health
Dr. Julia Lukewich
Associate Dean (Research)
Faculty of Nursing
Dr. Julia Lukewich is associate dean (research) in 糖心APP鈥檚 Faculty of Nursing. A nationally recognized researcher in primary health care, her work focuses on strengthening team-based care and optimizing the role of registered nurses in family practice. She has led national research collaborations and helped develop Canadian competencies for primary care nursing.
Research focus
Primary health careTeam-based careNurses in family practice
Dr. Daisy Baldwin
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Nursing
Dr. Daisy Baldwin is an assistant professor in 糖心APP鈥檚 Faculty of Nursing. Her research explores women鈥檚 cardiovascular health, particularly the long-term risks associated with gestational diabetes. She also studies culturally responsive nursing education, with a focus on preparing future nurses to provide inclusive, equitable care.
Research focus
Women鈥檚 cardiovascular healthGestational diabetesCulturally responsive education
Dr. Abubaker Hamed
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Nursing
Dr. Abubaker Hamed is an assistant professor in 糖心APP鈥檚 Faculty of Nursing. His research focuses on renal care, chronic disease, psychological well-being and infection prevention. His recent work explores anxiety and depression among patients beginning hemodialysis, with an emphasis on improving patient care and health outcomes.
Research focus
Renal careChronic diseasePsychological well-beingInfection prevention
Board of Advisors
A Board of Advisors bringing together Faculty of Nursing members and mixed methods scholars at Memorial, across Canada and internationally will be announced as appointments are confirmed.
Training and events
Learn with us
Mixed methods talks in the Faculty of Nursing Academic Series. Free, at noon Newfoundland time; registration required.
- Nov. 20, 2026 路 Workplace Integration of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Internationally Educated Nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador
Dr. Esther Monari and Dr. Ahtisham Younas 路 HSC Room 2956 or online - Jan. 22, 2027 路 Whose Voice Counts? Power Dynamics Across Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Research
Dr. Daisy Baldwin and Dr. Ahtisham Younas 路 Online - Feb. 19, 2027 路 Nursing Students鈥 Experiences and Preparedness in Caring for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: A Mixed-Methods Study
Dr. Chantille Isler and Dr. Daisy Baldwin 路 Online - Nov. 23鈥27, 2026 路 Memorial Research Week, including the Faculty of Nursing鈥檚 event on Nov. 24
Coming soon
A webinar series, workshops and grant-writing training, a five-day summer institute in St. John鈥檚, a mixed methods resource library, consultation and mentorship, and an international conference in St. John鈥檚. Stay tuned for dates and registration.
Contact
Bring us your question
Media and communications
Kip BonnellCommunications Advisor, Faculty of Nursing
kip.bonnell@mun.ca
709-730-6974
Location
Nursing Research UnitHealth Sciences Centre, 300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John鈥檚, NL A1B 3V6
Stay tuned
More is on the way. News about MMRI talks, training and opportunities will be shared here and on Memorial Nursing鈥檚 channels.