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Activity

Published in the last 3 years Teaches graduate courses Has research grants

Role

Professors32 Clinical faculty25 Adjunct, part-time and visiting74 Emeritus7

Faculty

Health Sciences31 Humanities1

Department

Medicine300 Surgery119 Pediatrics85 Oncology59 Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences59 Medical Imaging

Research area

Occupational Therapy Practice and Research8 Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders6 Family and Disability Support Research6 Health Policy Implementation Science6 Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Activity

Published in the last 3 years Teaches graduate courses Has research grants

Role

Professors32 Clinical faculty

55

Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact39

Pathology & Molecular Medicine39

Mathematics and Statistics31

Electrical and Computer Engineering30

Computing and Software30

Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences28

Rehabilitation Science27

Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour27

4

Frailty in Older Adults4

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation4

Physical Activity and Health4

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research3

Innovations in Medical Education3

Mental Health and Patient Involvement3

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms3

25

Adjunct, part-time and visiting74

Faculty

Health Sciences31 Humanities1

Department

Medicine300 Surgery119 Pediatrics85 Oncology59 Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences59 Medical Imaging55 Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact39 Pathology & Molecular Medicine39 Mathematics and Statistics31 Electrical and Computer Engineering30 Computing and Software30 Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences28 Nursing27 Rehabilitation Science27 Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour27

Research area

Occupational Therapy Practice and Research8 Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders6 Family and Disability Support Research6 Health Policy Implementation Science6 Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention4 Frailty in Older Adults4 Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation4 Physical Activity and Health4 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research3 Innovations in Medical Education3 Mental Health and Patient Involvement3 Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms3

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Lehana Thabane

Professor, Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

Faculty of Health Sciences

Meta-analysis and systematic reviewsHealth Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of LifeHealth Policy Implementation Science

1,583 publications

(342 in 5 years)

h-index 117

Latest paper 2026

Teaches graduate courses

157 grants

Marla Beauchamp

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Balance, Gait, and Falls PreventionChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchFrailty in Older Adults

255 publications(142 in 5 years)h-index 40Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 36 grants

Ada Tang

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionCardiovascular and exercise physiology

245 publications(139 in 5 years)h-index 31Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 26 grants

Jackie Bosch

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular DiseasesAtrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

399 publications(124 in 5 years)h-index 68Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses

Dina Brooks

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) ResearchCardiovascular and exercise physiologyBalance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

664 publications(122 in 5 years)h-index 77Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 17 grants

Michelle Kho

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Intensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersFrailty in Older AdultsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19

292 publications(103 in 5 years)h-index 59Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 37 grants Canada Research Chair

Luciana Macedo

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyOccupational Health and Performance

170 publications(96 in 5 years)h-index 32Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 11 grants

Ayse Kuspinar

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Balance, Gait, and Falls PreventionFrailty in Older AdultsMultiple Sclerosis Research Studies

169 publications(88 in 5 years)h-index 23Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 22 grants

Lisa Carlesso

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationOsteoarthritis Treatment and MechanismsPain Mechanisms and Treatments

172 publications(87 in 5 years)h-index 26Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 2 grants

Lyn Turkstra

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Traumatic Brain Injury ResearchStroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryLanguage Development and Disorders

342 publications(85 in 5 years)h-index 46Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 2 grants

Jenna Smith-Turchyn

Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Cancer survivorship and careChildhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of LifePhysical Activity and Health

110 publications(74 in 5 years)h-index 15Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant

Michelle Batthish

Associate Professor, Pediatrics

Faculty of Health Sciences

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders ResearchAdolescent and Pediatric HealthcareRheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

152 publications(73 in 5 years)h-index 17Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 6 grants

Ashwini Namasivayam-MacDonald

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Dysphagia Assessment and ManagementNutrition and Health in Aging

107 publications(72 in 5 years)h-index 21Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 4 grants

Tara Packham

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationPain Management and TreatmentPain Mechanisms and Treatments

144 publications(71 in 5 years)h-index 22Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 6 grants

Michelle Phoenix

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Family and Disability Support ResearchCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersMental Health and Patient Involvement

89 publications(65 in 5 years)h-index 17Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 12 grants

Sarah Wojkowski

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Interprofessional Education and CollaborationInnovations in Medical EducationSimulation-Based Education in Healthcare

85 publications(64 in 5 years)h-index 9Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses

Sandra Moll

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Occupational Therapy Practice and ResearchMental Health and Patient InvolvementHealth Policy Implementation Science

119 publications(56 in 5 years)h-index 24Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 16 grants

Lori Letts

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Occupational Therapy Practice and ResearchAssistive Technology in Communication and MobilityHealth Policy Implementation Science

165 publications(55 in 5 years)h-index 29Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 9 grants

Peter Leon Rosenbaum

Professor, Pediatrics

Faculty of Health Sciences

Cerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersFamily and Disability Support ResearchInfant Development and Preterm Care

91 publications(54 in 5 years)h-index 17Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 35 grants

Briano Direzze

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Family and Disability Support ResearchCerebral Palsy and Movement DisordersAutism Spectrum Disorder Research

83 publications(45 in 5 years)h-index 18Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 9 grants

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