Our joint fellowship with Brain Canada brought together an exceptional and diverse group of trainees focused on different aspects of brain development – from origins to early detection to effective treatment.
Seventeen trainees were awarded this two-year fellowship in 2015 and 2018. Some research topics being studied include: identifying early markers of ASD in at-risk infants, early postnatal metabolic treatment for the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, and uncovering early neurocognitive risk factors for mathematical learning disorders.
This talented group of awardees consists of trainees with high potential to become leaders in their field and highly collaborative researchers that will stay engaged in the Network and the research and stakeholder communities.
Vanessa Tomas
Vanessa Tomas, M.Sc., is a SSHRC-funded Ph.D. candidate in the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and Collaborative Program in Neuroscience.
Vanessa Fong
Vanessa Fong is a doctoral student supervised by Dr. Grace Iarocci in the Developmental Psychology program at Simon Fraser University. Her thesis adopts a community engaged approach to understanding quality of life and service navigation in culturally diverse families raising autistic children.
Vanessa Boila
Vanessa Boila, MEd Student, University of Alberta Vanessa is [...]
Valorie Crooks
Valorie Crooks is a Simon Fraser University geography professor and Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Health Service Geographies.
Valerie Temple
I have worked for over 20 years in the field of developmental disabilities supporting individuals with Down syndrome, Autism, and FASD. I also lead the Adult FASD Diagnostic team at Surrey Place.
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