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.
Syexwáliya (Ann Whonnock)
Elder, Squamish Nation, SFU Indigenous Student Centre / Elders [...]
Susanne Benseler
Susanne Benseler is highly regarded for many achievements in medicine, especially related to advances in precision public health for children. She has led several national and international studies for childhood rheumatic and inflammatory diseases and established an international and interdisciplinary network of investigators for children with inflammatory brain diseases called BrainWorks.
Supporting Mental Health in Families Raising Children with Neurodisabilities
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Supporting Mental Health in Children with Neurodisabilities and their Families
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Sue Simpson
Sue Simpson, Executive Director, Waterloo Region Family Network A [...]
Sue Robins
Author Sue Robins’ career began as a young hospital volunteer and student nurse before she embarked on a series of health administration roles. She was unexpectedly immersed in health care as a caregiver when her third child was born with Down syndrome.
Study Shows Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can Improve Emotion Regulation in Children with Autism
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Study of Emotional Well-Being of Children with Severe Motor and Speech Impairments
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Strategies To Engage Families in Research
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Steven Estey
Human Rights Officer, Canadian Council for Disabilities Steven [...]
Stephanie Glegg
Implementation scientist & occupational therapist with clinical and research interests in paediatrics, substance use, neurorehabilitation, technology adoption, knowledge translation/implementation science and evidence informed practice.
Stephanie Chipeur
Stephanie Chipeur, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law & School of Public Policy, University of Calgary
