He received a doctorate in the Department of Community Health Sciences from the University of Manitoba in 2004. Dr. Doupe conducts research in the area of health services utilization and the aging population, investigating risk factors of home care and nursing home use, factors that influence quality care and changes in functional status in nursing homes, and issues related to care continuity for older adults. Dr. Doupe has extensive collaborative and knowledge translational experience with stakeholders at all government levels and is the Manitoba Lead for TREC (Translating Research into Elder Care), a national research program.