Kids Brain Health Network (KBHN) has a nationwide team of trainees consisting of highly engaged and qualified individuals who are passionate about helping children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, as well as their families, caregivers and communities.
Our trainee committee members represent a diverse group of dedicated researchers coming from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Their experiences in courses, lab exchanges, postdoctoral opportunities and practice through KBHN have shaped and profoundly influenced their career aspirations.
What It’s Like To Be a Kids Brain Health Network Trainee
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Joining the Kids Brain Health Network National Training Program has been transformative for my research journey focusing on the wellbeing of families with neurodiverse children. From the moment I joined KBHN during my Ph.D. in Social Work at McGill University, I knew I had found the perfect fit for my research interests, which revolve around intersectionality and the needs of neurodiverse families.”
~ Jeffrey McCrossin, Ph.D. Candidate (School of Social Work, McGill University) |
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KBHN provides a unique, invaluable, and impactful National Training Program in Canada that I am tremendously grateful to be part of. My involvement in the program has undoubtedly contributed to my growth and development as a future childhood disability researcher.”
~ Dr. Vanessa Tomas, Postdoctoral Fellow (CanChild at McMaster University, University of Manitoba, Canadian Institutes of Health Research) |
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While I acquired technical skills and knowledge about the biology of neurodevelopmental conditions during my graduate training, it wasn’t until I joined the KBHN national training program that I began to understand the real-world health challenges and barriers experienced by affected children and their families. I learned how to solve real-world challenges and support a culture of evidence-informed decision-making – skills that are difficult to find in conventional academic programs.”
~ Dr. Sarah Raza, Postdoctoral Fellow (Canadian Science Policy Postdoctoral Fellowship, Public Health Agency of Canada) |
Get to Know the Trainees in Our Network
Each fall we welcome a new cohort of trainees at Kids Brain Health Network, providing opportunities for research, learning, networking and leadership.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the KBHN National Training Program, or if you want to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact training@kidsbrainhealth.ca.
