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Activity

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

Role

Professors11 Clinical faculty0 Adjunct, part-time and visiting2 Emeritus2 Research and leadership roles1

Faculty

Social Sciences12 Science1

Department

Political Science19 Economics19 Health, Aging & Society14 Sociology14 Anthropology12

Research area

Social Work Education and Practice4 Homelessness and Social Issues3 Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights3 Migration, Health and Trauma3 Child Abuse and Trauma2

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Amanda M Grenier

Associate Member, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Aging and Gerontology ResearchAging, Elder Care, and Social IssuesHomelessness and Social Issues

136 publications

Social Work

11

Religious Studies6

Labour Studies4

Indigenous Studies2

Child Welfare and Adoption2

HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk2

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions2

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy2

Mental Health and Patient Involvement2

Technology Use by Older Adults2

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health1

(38 in 5 years)

h-index 28

Latest paper 2026

Teaches graduate courses

8 grants

Tara La Rose

Associate Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Social Work Education and PracticeLGBTQ Health, Identity, and PolicyTechnology Use by Older Adults

42 publications(20 in 5 years)h-index 8Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 5 grants

Saara Greene

Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

HIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsAdolescent Sexual and Reproductive HealthHIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

198 publications(19 in 5 years)h-index 26Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 43 grants

Mirna Carranza

Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Migration, Health and TraumaSocial Work Education and PracticeRacial and Ethnic Identity Research

219 publications(17 in 5 years)h-index 6Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 7 grants

James Gillett

Associate Professor, Health, Aging & Society

Faculty of Social Sciences

Sports, Gender, and SocietyHuman-Animal Interaction StudiesPharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

89 publications(16 in 5 years)h-index 15Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 17 grants

Ameil Joseph

Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Migration, Health and TraumaSocial Work Education and PracticeMental Health Treatment and Access

118 publications(12 in 5 years)h-index 8Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 5 grants

Randall Jackson

Associate Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Indigenous Health, Education, and RightsHIV/AIDS Research and InterventionsCommunity Health and Development

86 publications(8 in 5 years)h-index 16Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses

Bonnie Marie Freeman

Associate Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

16 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 5Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 11 grants

Christina Sinding

Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Palliative Care and End-of-Life IssuesEthics in medical practiceMental Health and Patient Involvement

213 publications(6 in 5 years)h-index 22Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 13 grants

Jennifer Ma

Assistant Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Child Abuse and TraumaChild Welfare and AdoptionIndigenous Health, Education, and Rights

16 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 7Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 4 grants

Gary Dumbrill

Associate Professor, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Social Work Education and PracticeChild Abuse and TraumaChild Welfare and Adoption

23 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 10Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 1 grant

Mary-elizabeth Vaccaro

Lecturer, Social Work

Faculty of Social Sciences

Homelessness and Social IssuesMental Health and Patient InvolvementSubstance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

2 publications(2 in 5 years)h-index 1Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 3 grants

Activity

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

Role

Professors11 Clinical faculty0 Adjunct, part-time and visiting2 Emeritus2 Research and leadership roles1

Faculty

Social Sciences12 Science1

Department

Political Science19 Economics19 Health, Aging & Society14 Sociology14 Anthropology12

Research area

Social Work Education and Practice4 Homelessness and Social Issues3 Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights3 Migration, Health and Trauma3 Child Abuse and Trauma2

Social Work

11

Religious Studies6

Labour Studies4

Indigenous Studies2

Child Welfare and Adoption2

HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk2

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions2

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy2

Mental Health and Patient Involvement2

Technology Use by Older Adults2

Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health1