Trisha Lawson

Trisha Lawson is an Associate Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a cross-appointment with the International Centre for the Advancement of Community Based Rehabilitation. Her research focuses on renal rehabilitation, tele-rehabilitation, and narrative practice, particularly developing evidence-based guidelines for chronic renal disease patients. She teaches in Queen's entry-level MScPT program, covering multifactor dysfunction, electro-physical agents, and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy topics.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science (2004), Queen's University
• B.Sc.PT (Honours) (1996), Queen's University

She is a registered physiotherapist with 20 years of clinical experience and chairs the Canadian Physiotherapy Association Cardiorespiratory Division. Her current work emphasizes innovative technologies to bridge healthcare gaps for renal failure patients, including opportunities for graduate students in renal rehabilitation.