James Im is a 2nd year medical student at the University of Alberta, where his work over the summer will focus on how mental health, quality of life, sleep, gut health, gut microbiome, and circadian health of Alberta provincial first responders are impacted across shift rotations. James completed an undergraduate and master's degree in epidemiology and biostatistics, and is passionate about health outcomes research in the realm of gastroenterology. James' passion for research is rooted in his personal experience with inflammatory bowel disease and his general interest in quantitative methodologies. Outside of work, James finds joy in playing strategy and trading card games.