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Jonathan McGavock

ResearcherPediatrics and Child HealthUniversity of Manitoba

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Jonathan McGavock

Researcher

Pediatrics and Child Health

Health Sciences

University of Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
24 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 12 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 25 research grants (25 CIHR), most recently in 2025.
Supervisor on 3 trainee awards (3 CIHR), most recently in 2016.

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Research

Physical Activity Built Environment Indigenous Peer Mentoring Obesity Childhood Obesity Health Equity Resilience

Latest papers

Is intensive behavioural change enhanced with dialectical behavioural therapy feasible for weight management in adolescents living with higher body weight? A protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial in three centres in Canada
BMJ Open · 2026 · senior author
A Virtual Living Lab Platform Codeveloped for Mental Health in Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes (BrightSpark Care Lab): Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.
JMIR research protocols · 2026
Rural-urban differences in ATV-related hospitalisations among children, adolescents and adults in Canada from 2002 to 2019: a population-based descriptive study.
Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention · 2026 · senior author

All 73 publications

Latest funding

Uncovering colonial structures that cause inequities for First Nations people in urban trail implementation in cities in Canada
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$100,000
Reclaiming the Traditional First Nations Practice of Breastfeeding: Breaking Down Barriers within the Healthcare System
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$20,000
Honoring Ourselves and the Land - Reducing inequities in trail use for First Nations and Metis people in urban centres in Manitoba
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$1,266,075

All 44 grants and awards

73 publications.

Is intensive behavioural change enhanced with dialectical behavioural therapy feasible for weight management in adolescents living with higher body weight? A protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial in three centres in Canada

Cameron EE, Morrison KM, Ho J, Roos L, Katz L, Mushquash A, Dart A, Wicklow BA, Senechal M, Jung ME

BMJ Open2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106645

A Virtual Living Lab Platform Codeveloped for Mental Health in Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes (BrightSpark Care Lab): Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

Archibald MM, Wicklow B, Sellers E, Griffiths A, Diffey L, McGavock J, Roos LE, Clark AM, Lopez J, Ho J, Ledoux E, Dzorka G, Parvin S, Fagbuyi O, Dart A

JMIR research protocols2026

DOI: 10.2196/83865 PMID: 41554118

Rural-urban differences in ATV-related hospitalisations among children, adolescents and adults in Canada from 2002 to 2019: a population-based descriptive study.

Heck M, Sobhan S, Balshaw R, McGavock J

Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention2026Senior author

DOI: 10.1136/ip-2025-045910 PMID: 42399084

Causal inference in perinatal epidemiology: big data's false promises.

McGavock J

The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology2026First author

DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(26)00028-8 PMID: 41856737

Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for type 1 diabetes risk screening

Chen C, Luca S, Hansen A, Wherrett DK, Witteman HO, Chakraborty P, L’Espérance A, Wilson MG, McGavock J, Delorme S

BMJ Open20252 citations

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-099537

The effectiveness of new urban trail infrastructure on physical activity and active transportation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of natural experiments.

Fast I, Nashed C, Lotscher J, Askin N, De Visser HS, McGavock J

The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1186/s12966-025-01729-4 PMID: 40148970

Trends in Gestational Diabetes in Manitoba From 1981 to 2019: A Descriptive Study With Geospatial Mapping.

Brunton NM, Friesen K, Yamamoto JM, Prior HJ, McGavock J

Canadian journal of diabetes2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2024.11.005 PMID: 39617264

Automated Insulin Delivery Systems and Glucose Management in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

de Visser HS, Waraich S, Chhabra M, Yamamoto J, Zenlea I, Askin N, Rabbani R, McGavock J, TEAM Trial Patient Coresearchers

JAMA pediatrics2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.2740 PMID: 40920375

Impact of COVID-19 on perinatal outcomes in First Nations and all other mothers and their offspring in Manitoba.

Hui A, Dragan R, Decaire E, Omarr V, Kuzdak C, Yamamoto J, Wicklow B, Sellers E, McGavock J, Pylypjuk C, Nickel N, Jiang D, Shen GX

European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2025.114006 PMID: 40339467

Urban cycling-specific active transportation behaviour is sensitive to the fresh start effect: triangulating observational evidence from real world data.

Fast I, Sobhan S, Klaprat N, George T, Vik N, Prowse D, Collett J, McGavock J

The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1186/s12966-025-01785-w PMID: 40537806

Uncovering colonial structures that cause inequities for First Nations people in urban trail implementation in cities in Canada

Nominated PICIHR2025Project Grant

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M

Keywords: Built Environment; Indigenous Health; Mixed Methods; Participatory Justice Research

$100,000

Reclaiming the Traditional First Nations Practice of Breastfeeding: Breaking Down Barriers within the Healthcare System

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Team Gr.: Embracing Div. to Achieve Precision & Health Equity - Indigenous - LOI

Principal investigators: Nickel, Nathan C; Edwards, Candi L; LeDrew, Michelle; Fowler-Woods, Amanda D; Phillips-Beck, Wanda

Keywords: Breastfeeding; First Nations; Hospitals; Infant Feeding; Quality Improvement

$20,000

Honoring Ourselves and the Land - Reducing inequities in trail use for First Nations and Metis people in urban centres in Manitoba

Nominated PICIHR2024Project Grant

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; Fischer, Jaimy; Morris, Melanie I; Roussin, Diane

Keywords: Colonization; Health And Social Inequities; Indigenous; Land-Based Teachings; Physical Activity

$1,266,075

Reclaiming the Traditional Practice of Breastfeeding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Families: Breaking Down Barriers within the Healthcare System

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Team Grant: Embracing Diversity to Achieve Precision & Health Equity -Indigenous

Principal investigators: Nickel, Nathan C; Edwards, Candi L; Clark, Wayne; Fowler-Woods, Amanda D; Phillips-Beck, Wanda

Keywords: Anti-Indigenous Racism; Breastfeeding/Infant Feeding; First Nations, Inuit, And Métis; Health System Change; Implementation Science; Indigenous Health; Maternal Child Health; Quality Improvement

$2,000,000

Dialectal Behavioural Therapy to Enhance Health Behaviour Change for Adolescents living with Obesity

Nominated PICIHR2023Project Grant

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; Cameron, Emily E; Ho, Josephine; Morrison, Katherine M; Roos, Leslie E

Keywords: Adolescent Health; Behaviour Change; Behavioural Therapy; Emotional Reguation; Patient Engagement; Pediatrics; Quality Of Life

$734,400

Type 1 Diabetes, Exercise and Mentorship Trial: Peer Mentor Training & Patient workshop

Nominated PICIHR2023Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; Greenberg, Dana; Kichler, Jessica C; Yamamoto, Jennifer; Yardley, Jane E; Zenlea, Ian S

Keywords: Patient Engagement; Peer Mentoring; Type 1 Diabetes

$25,000

Causal effects of new urban trails on CVD health in urban dwelling Canadians

Nominated PICIHR2023Op Gr: HCRI - Data Analysis Using Existing Databases and Cohorts - General Pool

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; Ethier, Jean-Francois; Fischer, Jaimy; Lau, Darren; Lipscombe, Lorraine

Keywords: Built Environment; Cardiovascular Disease; Cycling; Geo-Spatial Mapping; Physical Activity; Urban Health

$99,553

Documenting the Essential Conditions for Implementing Urban Trails in Canada: A Novel Triangulation Approach

Nominated PICIHR2023Project Grant

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; Fischer, Jaimy; Kastner, Monika; Shareck, Martine; Storey, Kate E; Winters, Meghan

Keywords: Built Environment; Epidemiological Triangulation; Implementation Science; Participatory Research; Physical Activity

$1,453,500

Finding the right "paths" to heart health for First Nations and Métis people living in Winnipeg Manitoba

Nominated PICIHR2022Op. Gr.: Data Anal. Using Existing Data./Cohorts - HCIR Urban Indigenous Health

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; Chartrand, Frances; Harrison, William J; Kloss, Olena; McLean, Alex; McRae, Heather; Perchotte, Chantal; Robinson, Jack; Roussin, Diane; Sanguins, Julianne; Sinclaire, Moneca

Keywords: Cardiovascular; Diabetes/Metabolism; Health Equity; Population Health

$99,583

Urban trail expansion and mental health of children and adolescents -

Nominated PICIHR2022Operating Grant: Data Analysis Using Existing CDN Databases and Cohorts

Principal investigators: McGavock, Jonathan M; McRae, Heather; Perchotte, Chantal; Roussin, Diane; Sanguins, Julianne; Sinclair, Stephanie A

Keywords: Adolescent; Built Environment; First Nations; Mental Health; Metis; Physical Activity

$75,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Physical Activity Dear Professor McGavock, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Is intensive behavioural change enhanced with dialectical behavioural therapy feasible for weight management in adolescents living with higher body weight? A protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial in three centres in Canada" (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "Uncovering colonial structures that cause inequities for First Nations people in urban trail implementation in cities in Canada" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Jonathan McGavock

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Is intensive behavioural change enhanced with dialectical behavioural therapy feasible for weight management in adolescents living with higher body weight? A protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial in three centres in Canada

A Virtual Living Lab Platform Codeveloped for Mental Health in Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes (BrightSpark Care Lab): Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study.

Rural-urban differences in ATV-related hospitalisations among children, adolescents and adults in Canada from 2002 to 2019: a population-based descriptive study.

Causal inference in perinatal epidemiology: big data's false promises.

Protocol for the development of a core outcome set for type 1 diabetes risk screening

The effectiveness of new urban trail infrastructure on physical activity and active transportation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of natural experiments.

Trends in Gestational Diabetes in Manitoba From 1981 to 2019: A Descriptive Study With Geospatial Mapping.

Automated Insulin Delivery Systems and Glucose Management in Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Impact of COVID-19 on perinatal outcomes in First Nations and all other mothers and their offspring in Manitoba.

Urban cycling-specific active transportation behaviour is sensitive to the fresh start effect: triangulating observational evidence from real world data.

Frequent collaborators

Erin Hobin

Brandy Wicklow

David Hammond

Elizabeth Sellers

Jonathan McGavock

Allison Dart

Laura Rosella

Kelly Russell

Jennifer Yamamoto

Katerina Maximova

Depeng Jiang

Paul Veugelers

Lindsay Mclaren

Janet Smylie

Jill Hamilton

Candace Nykiforuk

Janet Smylie

Scott Leatherdale

David Buckeridge

Steve Manske

Yan Kestens

Yan Kestens

Ryan Zarychanski

Constantine Samaan

Laurence Katz

Paul Fernyhough

Timothy Stockwell

Lehana Thabane

Katherine Morrison

Michael Wilson