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Activity

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

Role

Professors23 Clinical faculty4 Adjunct, part-time and visiting7 Emeritus5 Research and leadership roles0

Faculty

Health Sciences27

Department

Medicine35 Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact27 Rehabilitation Science23 Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences18 Pediatrics13

Research area

Occupational Therapy Practice and Research9 Health Policy Implementation Science7 Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders6 Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention5 Family and Disability Support Research

Nursing

12

Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences11

Health, Aging & Society7

Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour7

Family Medicine6

Chemical Engineering6

Pathology & Molecular Medicine5

5

Frailty in Older Adults4

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation4

Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery4

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research3

Disability Rights and Representation3

Mental Health and Patient Involvement3

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms3

Activity

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

Role

Professors23 Clinical faculty4 Adjunct, part-time and visiting7 Emeritus5 Research and leadership roles0

Faculty

Health Sciences27

Department

Medicine35 Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact27 Rehabilitation Science23 Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences18 Pediatrics13

Research area

Occupational Therapy Practice and Research9 Health Policy Implementation Science7 Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders6 Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention5 Family and Disability Support Research

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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

Nursing

12

Psychiatry & Behavioural Neurosciences11

Health, Aging & Society7

Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour7

Family Medicine6

Chemical Engineering6

Pathology & Molecular Medicine5

5

Frailty in Older Adults4

Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation4

Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery4

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research3

Disability Rights and Representation3

Mental Health and Patient Involvement3

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms3

(342 in 5 years)

h-index 117

Latest paper 2026

Teaches graduate courses

111 CIHR 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 13 CIHR 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 14 CIHR grants

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 12 CIHR 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 26 CIHR 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 6 CIHR 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 7 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

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 1 CIHR 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 2 CIHR 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 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

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 4 CIHR grants

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 7 CIHR 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 4 CIHR 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 25 CIHR 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 3 CIHR grants

Rebecca Gewurtz

Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Homelessness and Social IssuesOccupational Therapy Practice and ResearchDisability Education and Employment

88 publications(42 in 5 years)h-index 19Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 2 CIHR grants

Brenda Vrkljan

Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Older Adults Driving StudiesUrban Transport and AccessibilityTraffic and Road Safety

193 publications(39 in 5 years)h-index 24Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 12 CIHR grants

Sinead Dufour

Associate Clinical Professor, Rehabilitation Science

Faculty of Health Sciences

Pregnancy-related medical researchPelvic floor disorders treatments

67 publications(39 in 5 years)h-index 18Latest paper 2026 Teaches graduate courses 2 CIHR grants

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