An emerging global leader in concurrent disorders, Dr. Azar’s breakthroughs in care are already redefining treatment standards across North America. Galvanized by the suffering he witnesses daily as the Manager of VCH’s Complex Pain and Addiction team (CPAS), he is unwavering in his commitment to discover better solutions for patients that need them. Dr. Azar’s vision goes beyond treating individual ailments; it’s about reshaping fundamental approaches to care to ensure no one falls through the cracks. Combined with the support of donors and cross- disciplinary partnerships, his creative approach to research has placed his newly established research program at the forefront of radical advancement.