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Activity

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

Role

Professors16 Clinical faculty10 Adjunct, part-time and visiting32 Emeritus9 Research and leadership roles5

Faculty

Health Sciences26 Science4 Engineering1

Department

Rehabilitation Science9 Family Medicine5 Anesthesia4 Medicine4 Kinesiology3

Research area

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Innovations in Medical Education85 Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes67 Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues67 Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes55

Activity

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

Role

Professors16 Clinical faculty10 Adjunct, part-time and visiting32 Emeritus9 Research and leadership roles5

Faculty

Health Sciences26 Science4 Engineering1

Department

Rehabilitation Science9 Family Medicine5 Anesthesia4 Medicine4 Kinesiology3

Research area

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Innovations in Medical Education85 Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes67 Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues67 Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes55

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Jason Walter Busse

Professor, Anesthesia

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMeta-analysis and systematic reviewsPain Management and Opioid Use

524 publications

Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences

3

Electrical and Computer Engineering1

Interdisciplinary Science1

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

52

Meta-analysis and systematic reviews50

Asthma and respiratory diseases46

Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life44

Primary Care and Health Outcomes43

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment42

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research40

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms39

Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences

3

Electrical and Computer Engineering1

Interdisciplinary Science1

Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

52

Meta-analysis and systematic reviews50

Asthma and respiratory diseases46

Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life44

Primary Care and Health Outcomes43

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment42

Acute Myocardial Infarction Research40

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms39

(169 in 5 years)

h-index 62

Latest paper 2026

Teaches graduate courses

26 CIHR grants

Rachel Couban

Health Research Impact Librarian

Faculty of Health Sciences

Meta-analysis and systematic reviewsPain Management and Opioid UseAnesthesia and Pain Management

199 publications(114 in 5 years)h-index 39Latest paper 2026

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 6 CIHR grants

Behnam Sadeghirad

Assistant Professor, Anesthesia

Faculty of Health Sciences

Meta-analysis and systematic reviewsCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesOpioid Use Disorder Treatment

168 publications(92 in 5 years)h-index 49Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 3 CIHR 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 CIHR 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 1 CIHR grant

Danielle Rice

Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences

Faculty of Health Sciences

Meta-analysis and systematic reviewsSystemic Sclerosis and Related DiseasesMental Health Treatment and Access

200 publications(66 in 5 years)h-index 34Latest paper 2026 6 CIHR grants

Peter Keir

Professor, Kinesiology

Faculty of Science

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMuscle activation and electromyography studiesOrthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

172 publications(40 in 5 years)h-index 35Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses

Anita R Gross

Associate Clinical Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyMyofascial pain diagnosis and treatment

148 publications(26 in 5 years)h-index 44Latest paper 2026 7 CIHR grants

Raja Bobba

Associate Professor, Medicine

Faculty of Health Sciences

Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and TherapiesSystemic Lupus Erythematosus ResearchFrailty in Older Adults

72 publications(22 in 5 years)h-index 18Latest paper 2026

James Milligan

Assistant Clinical Professor, Family Medicine

Faculty of Health Sciences

Spinal Cord Injury ResearchCervical and Thoracic MyelopathyChronic Disease Management Strategies

56 publications(20 in 5 years)h-index 21Latest paper 2026 1 CIHR grant

Gregory Spadoni

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMedical Education and AdmissionsSpine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology

23 publications(13 in 5 years)h-index 8Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 1 CIHR grant

Sarah Gregman

Assistant Clinical Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Stroke Rehabilitation and RecoveryBalance, Gait, and Falls PreventionCerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders

17 publications(10 in 5 years)h-index 8Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses

Matilda Nowakowski

Assistant Clinical Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences

Faculty of Health Sciences

Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentAnxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive ProcessesAnesthesia and Pain Management

37 publications(8 in 5 years)h-index 11Latest paper 2025 Teaches graduate courses 1 CIHR grant

Justin Weresch

Associate Professor, Family Medicine

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationLipoproteins and Cardiovascular HealthOrthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation

14 publications(7 in 5 years)h-index 6Latest paper 2023

Heather Johnston

Assistant Professor, Interdisciplinary Science

Faculty of Science

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationOccupational Health and Safety ResearchErgonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders

10 publications(5 in 5 years)h-index 6Latest paper 2024

S Ramesh Zacharias

Assistant Clinical Professor, Anesthesia

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationPain Management and Opioid UseCannabis and Cannabinoid Research

18 publications(5 in 5 years)h-index 10Latest paper 2024

Jenn Nash

Associate Professor, Anesthesia

Faculty of Health Sciences

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitationMeta-analysis and systematic reviews

11 publications(4 in 5 years)h-index 6Latest paper 2025

Kien Vinh Trinh

Clinical Professor, Family Medicine

Faculty of Health Sciences

Acupuncture Treatment Research StudiesComplementary and Alternative Medicine StudiesMedical Education and Admissions

60 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 24Latest paper 2026

Susan Strong

Associate Clinical Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Occupational Therapy Practice and ResearchMental Health and Patient InvolvementMusculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation

17 publications(3 in 5 years)h-index 9Latest paper 2023

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