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Shannon Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, concurrently affiliated with the Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. She serves as Director of Clinical Training and Co-Director of the Dalhousie Centre for Psychological Health, which provides mental health services to underserved populations while training clinical psychology students. Dr. Johnson holds a BA from Kalamazoo College, MSc and PhD from the University of Victoria, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Indiana University. Her research focuses on enhancing well-being through nature connection interventions, understanding resilience mechanisms in pediatric populations, and improving diagnostic practices for neurodevelopmental disorders. She investigates the physical and cognitive benefits of nature exposure, barriers to nature connection, and behavioral change strategies. Her work bridges clinical and environmental psychology, with recent studies examining nature-based interventions for stress reduction, pain adaptation in youth with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and moral foundations in autistic children. She has pioneered the concept of Indoor Nature Exposure (INE) as a health-promotion framework. Dr. Johnson’s lab collaborates with healthcare providers to develop scalable mental health interventions, particularly for underserved communities. Her training programs emphasize evidence-based practices and culturally responsive care. Key contributions include validating the role of nature in cognitive restoration and challenging clinical biases in autism assessment.

• Environmental Psychology
• Nature Connection/Disconnection
• Behavior Change
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Ramona Bobocel is a Professor specializing in organizational justice and social psychology. Her work focuses on workplace fairness, employee well-being, and the mitigation of social inequalities. She leads the Fairness at Work Lab and holds fellowships from SIOP, APS, and CPA. Her research spans organizational behavior, leadership, and developmental psychology, emphasizing practical solutions for equitable workplaces. Education: B.Sc. (University of Alberta), MA and PhD (Western University). She has received multiple awards including the Ontario Premier’s Research Excellence Award (2002) and Arts Faculty Excellence awards (2019, 2022). Research interests include psychological distance effects on forgiveness, age-related justice perceptions, and gender pay gap dynamics. Her work integrates cognitive and social psychology to address real-world organizational challenges. Teaching focuses on psychological measurement, research methods, and workplace justice. She advises students on empirical projects and collaborates internationally on justice-related research. Key contributions include editing the Psychology of Justice and Legitimacy (2010) and pioneering studies on perspective-taking in conflict resolution. Her labs explore moral reasoning and leadership’s role in fostering fair environments.

• Organizational Psychology
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• Social Justice
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Martin Mrazik is a Full Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD in clinical neuropsychology from the University of Georgia and is a registered psychologist (R.Psych.). His primary affiliations include the School and Clinical Child Psychology Program, with professional roles as a neuropsychology consultant to the NHL and CFL. His research focuses on traumatic brain injury, sport concussions, athlete mental wellbeing, and neuropsychological assessment in children with developmental disabilities. Education: BSc, MEd, PhD in clinical neuropsychology. Professional training includes roles as Clinical Director of a Head Trauma Program and Chief Psychologist at the Millard Center in Edmonton. Research emphasizes psychological outcomes of sport concussions, rehabilitation of athletes, and international school psychology applications. Collaborations include CIHR-funded projects and multinational athlete rehabilitation studies. Teaching involves advanced courses in psychological assessment, neuropsychology, and clinical practices. He currently teaches EDPY 518 and EDPY 597 in Fall 2025. As of 2025, he is not accepting new graduate students.

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Sports Related Concussions
• Athlete Mental Performance and Wellbeing
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Dr. Hélène Deacon is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University (Faculty of Science), directing the Language and Literacy Lab. She holds a BSc (Hons.) from the University of Prince Edward Island, a DPhil from the University of Oxford (as a Rhodes Scholar), and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the University of British Columbia. Her research focuses on reading development, digital literacy, bilingualism, and child development, with a particular emphasis on understanding how children acquire reading skills in diverse contexts. She leads a 2.5-million-dollar Partnership Grant exploring literacy in multicultural and digital environments and has been recognized as a top 2% scientist globally by Stanford University. Education: BSc (UPEI), DPhil (Oxford), PDF (UBC) Key Roles: Co-Director of Partnership Grant, Lab Director, Editorial Advisory Board Member for multiple journals Affiliations: Cross-listed at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Health Professions and IWK Health Centre’s Developmental Pediatrics Her research interests span morphological awareness, syntactic skills, prosodic sensitivity, and challenges faced by university students with reading difficulties. She collaborates globally with schools and institutions, influencing public policy and educational practices. Awards include the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars membership and the Killam Professorship. Lab & Impact: The Language and Literacy Lab (LLL) investigates reading development through studies on orthographic learning, sentence comprehension, and bilingualism. Collaborations include schools nationally and internationally, with a focus on practical applications for education and clinical settings. Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Psychology II, Development of Language and Literacy, and Special Topics in Developmental Psychology Service: Member of Dalhousie’s Human Ethics Committee, Ad Hoc Review Committee, and Honours Advisor

• Language and Reading Development
• Digital Literacy
• Bilingualism
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Mark Sabbagh is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Queen's University , Canada. His research focuses on theory of mind , social learning , executive functioning , and conceptual change in preschoolers, as well as theory of mind and social functioning in adults. Education : Ph.D. (1998), M.Sc. (1996) in Psychology from the University of Oregon; B.A. (1993) in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Cross-Appointments : Centre for Neuroscience Studies, Queen's University. His work integrates developmental psychology with cognitive neuroscience , examining neural correlates (EEG, fMRI) of social cognition and mental state reasoning. Additionally, he investigates clinical implications of theory of mind, including links to depression and autism spectrum disorders. Recent publications highlight his expertise in ERP studies , word learning , executive function , and neurogenetic influences on social cognition. His lab explores how probabilistic reasoning and environmental factors shape cognitive development. Current roles : Editor-In-Chief of Cognitive Development Journal (since 2014); Board Member, Cognitive Development Society (since 2013). Contact : sabbagh@queensu.ca | Office: 348 Humphrey Hall, Queen's University.

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Cognition
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Dr. Amori Yee Mikami is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia, where she serves as Associate Head for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Clinical Child Psychology and is a registered clinical psychologist in British Columbia. Dr. Mikami directs the Promoting Equitable, Affirming Relationships Lab (PEARL), which focuses on youth social relationships with a particular emphasis on those with ADHD. Her work applies a strong equity, diversity, and inclusion perspective to understanding peer dynamics and developing interventions. Her research examines how supportive classroom and home environments can help children with peer problems, with special interest in designing interventions that train teachers or parents in strategies to assist children. Dr. Mikami's work spans several key areas including digital social interactions, cross-racial friendships, barriers to mental health services among equity-deserving groups (particularly Asian Canadian youth with ADHD), and the application of social inclusion principles to peer relationship problems rather than focusing solely on individual deficits. Dr. Mikami's publication record shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly incorporating digital contexts into social relationship research, examining TikTok content about ADHD, online social interactions, and digital interventions. Her work has shifted toward more explicitly addressing structural barriers to inclusion rather than focusing solely on individual-level social skills deficits, reflecting her strong equity perspective. Canada Research Chair (2024) UBC Killam Research Prize (2018) Association for Psychological Science Rising Star (2011) American Psychological Association Award, Division 53 (2005) Dr. Mikami actively mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students in her lab, with many serving as co-authors on her publications. Her lab develops and tests interventions such as Parental Friendship Coaching, which trains parents to support their children's social development. She has secured significant grant funding to examine barriers to mental health services among Asian Canadian youth with ADHD and to develop digital interventions to improve social connectedness. The PEARL lab maintains a strong focus on applying research to real-world contexts, with an emphasis on making findings accessible to families and practitioners through resources like her book 'Parents as Friendship Coaches for Children with ADHD.'

• Clinical Child Psychology
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Peer Relationships
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Bruce Dick is a Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry. He maintains dual clinical roles at the Pediatric Chronic Pain Clinic (Stollery Children's Hospital) and the Multidisciplinary Pain Centre (University of Alberta Hospital), integrating research with direct patient care. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (Dalhousie University, Pediatric Pain Research Laboratory) Clinical training at Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases (Bath, UK) and IWK Health Centre (Halifax, NS) AHFMR Postdoctoral Fellowship (University of Calgary/Alberta Children's Hospital) Dr. Dick's research examines chronic pain's impact across the lifespan with particular focus on cognitive function , disability , sleep disturbances , and social stigmatization . His work bridges pediatric pain management with innovative distance treatment programs and population-level interventions. Key themes include psychosocial pain modulation in adolescents, virtual care adaptation during crises, and cancer pain self-management systems. Analysis of his 2020-2022 publications reveals dominant trends in pandemic-responsive pain care delivery, caregiver-focused interventions, and adolescent social dynamics. His work spans pediatric psychology , digital health implementation , and pain epidemiology with strong emphasis on real-world clinical translation. Scientific Awards: AHFMR Postdoctoral Fellow As a registered clinical psychologist, Dr. Dick directs multiple research streams including the Chronic Pain Network initiatives and Teens Taking Charge cancer pain program. His grant portfolio supports telehealth innovation and longitudinal studies of pain's social impact, while mentoring focuses on training the next generation of pain researchers through clinical rotations and co-authorship opportunities. Dr. Dick leads collaborative teams across the Stollery Children's Hospital Pediatric Chronic Pain Clinic and University of Alberta Multidisciplinary Pain Centre , with active partnerships in the Canadian Pain Society and international pain research consortia. Current projects emphasize scalable digital interventions and neurocognitive pain mechanisms using MEG technology.

• Chronic Pain
• Pediatric Pain
• Pain Management
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Darcy Santor is a Full Professor of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, holding a cross-appointment in the Faculty of Education. He specializes in mental health in educational and workplace settings, with a focus on harassment/violence against educators, psychometrics, and child/adolescent behavioral disorders. His research has been published in journals like Developmental Neuropsychology and Cognitive Therapy and Research . Dr. Santor is actively involved in teaching courses such as PSY3307 Psychometrics and supervises 2–3 honours students annually alongside doctoral candidates. He maintains an active lab at darcyasantor.ca , emphasizing collaboration with students and professionals. His work bridges clinical, educational, and public health domains, with key contributions to school-based mental health policy and violence prevention strategies in Ontario. His research interests include school-based mental health interventions, workplace mental health, and the psychometric evaluation of healthcare instruments. He also explores the role of automatic thinking patterns in mental health and the social determinants of health disparities. Dr. Santor’s recent publications highlight the prevalence of violence against education sector workers, the impacts of ADHD-related behavioral traits in children, and the development of mental health literacy frameworks. He regularly contributes to policy discussions through reports like "Taking Mental Health to School: A Policy-Oriented Paper for Ontario" . He is actively engaged in clinical supervision and volunteers opportunities for students, emphasizing hands-on experience in mental health research and interventions.

• Mental Health in the Workplace
• School-Based Mental Health
• Harassment and Violence Against Educators
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Alexander Dubrovsky is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He serves as an Associate Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site, and practices within the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine at the MUHC. Dr. Dubrovsky's research primarily focuses on pediatric emergency medicine with special emphasis on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) applications for children in emergency settings. His work explores how POCUS can improve pediatric emergency care by providing clinicians with rapid, radiation-free diagnostic capabilities. His research also extends to patient safety initiatives, organizational capacity building for health system improvements, and management of post-traumatic headaches and concussions in children. Dr. Dubrovsky collaborates closely with Pediatric Emergency Research Canada (PERC) and has published extensively on topics including pediatric concussion management, point-of-care ultrasound applications, headache treatment in children, and patient safety culture. His research employs mixed-methods approaches to drive transformative changes in healthcare safety culture, with particular attention to inter-professional communication and patient/family-centered care. Point-of-Care Ultrasound: Investigating ultrasound applications for pediatric emergency procedures and diagnosis Pediatric Concussion: Studying post-concussion symptoms, management strategies, and long-term outcomes Patient Safety: Developing organizational capacity for safety improvements in healthcare settings Headache Management: Researching treatments for pediatric post-traumatic headaches Dr. Dubrovsky's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on translating research into practical clinical applications that improve pediatric emergency care. His recent work has particularly emphasized lung ultrasound applications for children with respiratory conditions and comprehensive approaches to managing pediatric concussion. Dr. Dubrovsky is recognized as a physician champion for patient safety and employs a mutual learning mindset to lead organizational changes that enhance safety culture in healthcare settings.

• pediatric emergency medicine
• point-of-care ultrasound
• patient safety
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Dr. Richard W. Lachman is a Professor in Digital Media at Toronto Metropolitan University's RTA School of Media, while currently on leave. He serves as Director of Zone Learning, Creative Technology Research and Development, and the Experiential Media Institute. Director, Zone Learning (Toronto Met) Director, Creative Technology R&D Director, Experiential Media Institute His research explores convergent media, digital documentary, collaborative work, and new storytelling forms. He specializes in prosocial VR applications, interactive cinema, and emotional regulation through games. Current projects include immersive narratives for mental health and AI-enhanced media production. Recent scientific publications focus on: Virtual reality applications for clinical psychology Interactive storytelling in metaverse environments Conversational AI design challenges Prosocial impact of immersive media AI integration in entertainment workflows Awarded the Gemini Award for creative production, Lachman collaborates with Discovery Channel Canada, NFB, CTV, and the Banff Centre for the Arts. His work spans entertainment properties, educational gamification, and cross-disciplinary innovation in STEAM education. Over 25 years of industry experience in computer games shipping millions of copies Featured in New York Times, Time Magazine, and USA Today Exhibited at American Museum of the Moving Image

• Convergent Media
• Digital Documentary
• Interactive Storytelling
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Isabelle Daigneault is a Professor and Director of the TRAJETS Research Laboratory at the Université de Montréal’s Department of Psychology, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on sexual violence against children and adolescents, emphasizing resilience, mental health trajectories, and prevention strategies. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Université de Montréal and is Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Child and Adolescent Resilience (bilingual French-English). Education: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Université de Montréal. She also teaches courses such as PSY-3129 (Interview Methods), PSY-6674 (Change Processes in Child and Adolescent Psychology), and supervises doctoral programs in clinical psychology and neuropsychology. Research Interests: Life trajectories after childhood/adolescent sexual abuse (resilience, psychotherapy) Primary/secondary/tertiary prevention of sexual assault Health disparities in vulnerable populations (e.g., international students, individuals with disabilities) Effectiveness of interventions in child welfare systems Awards: None explicitly listed. Grants/Advising: Has led/co-led projects funded by FRQSC, IRSC, and SSHRC. Key collaborations include the CRIPCAS research center and the Chaire VSSMES. Supervised over 20 graduate students focusing on sexual violence prevention, trauma outcomes, and policy evaluation. Labs/Teams: Directs the TRAJETS lab, which studies health and resilience trajectories of sexually abused youth. Member of the CRIPCAS interdisciplinary research center and the EVISA research team.

• Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse
• Resilience
• Mental Health Outcomes
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Dr. Ellen Bialystok is a Distinguished Research Professor of Psychology and Walter Gordon Research Chair at York University, with an affiliation as an Associate Scientist at the Rotman Research Institute. Her work focuses on bilingualism's impact on cognitive processes across the lifespan, including neuroimaging studies of brain networks and the delayed onset of dementia symptoms in bilingual older adults. Research Interests: Bilingualism's effects on cognitive development, executive function, and aging; neuroimaging techniques (EEG/MRI). Awards: Killam Prize (2010), Hebb Award (2011), Honorary Doctorate from University of Oslo (2017). Her lab, the Lifespan Cognition and Development Lab at York’s Department of Psychology, investigates bilingualism's effects on healthy and patient populations. Notable students include Dr. Matthias Berkes and Dr. Ashley Chung, both of whom have advanced to postdoctoral roles. Dr. Bialystok’s work bridges cognitive science and neuroscience, providing foundational insights into language’s role in cognition.

• Bilingualism
• Cognitive Development
• Neuroscience
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Anne Gallagher is Full Professor at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, University of Montreal, and researcher at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center. She directs the LIONLAB (Laboratory of Optical Imaging in Neurodevelopment) and holds the Canada Research Chair in Child Neuropsychology and Brain Imaging. Her research examines cognitive and language development using neuroimaging techniques like fNIRS and EEG. Research focuses on: Typical language development in early childhood Cognitive effects of pediatric conditions (epilepsy, congenital heart defects, prematurity) Development of neuroimaging assessment techniques Her publications demonstrate strong focus on pediatric neurodevelopment, particularly in congenital heart disease populations and neuroimaging methodology advancement. Recent work explores early intervention efficacy and neurophysiological biomarkers. Awards include: Canada Research Chair (2019-2024) FRQS Chercheur-Boursier Junior 2 (2019-2022) Rising Star, Canadian League Against Epilepsy (2015) Directs the CerebrUM neuropsychology research hub and supervises graduate students in neuropsychology/neuroscience programs. Leads multiple CIHR-funded projects on neurodevelopmental outcomes in clinical pediatric populations.

• Child Neuropsychology
• Neuroimaging
• Language Development
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Alain Ptito, PhD is a Professor at the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University. He serves as an Associate Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital. Academic Affiliation: McGill University Institutional Roles: RI-MUHC, Montreal Neurological Institute Research Focus: Dr. Ptito investigates motor recovery mechanisms in stroke and neural substrates of residual vision in blindsight patients post-hemispherectomy using functional MRI (fMRI) . His work extends to diagnosing traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in soldiers, athletes, accident victims, and children through neuroimaging. Key findings include abnormal activation patterns as TBI severity indicators and fMRI's role in recovery assessment. Recent innovations involve repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for treating post-concussive symptoms like depression and cognitive impairment, alongside pioneering translingual neurostimulation with physical therapy for gait/balance restoration post-TBI. His research bridges clinical neuroscience, neurorehabilitation, and advanced neuroimaging techniques. Publication Trends: 2019-2025 outputs show consistent exploration of TBI pathophysiology, oculomotor dysfunction biomarkers, and neurostimulation interventions. Collaborations span neuroimaging, computational modeling, and clinical epidemiology. Neuroscience Leadership: Active in multidisciplinary research at the intersection of traumatic brain injury, visual neuroscience, and neuroplasticity, Dr. Ptito contributes to institutional research programs including the Brain Repair and Integrative Neuroscience (BRaIN) initiative.

• Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Rosemary Condillac is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University, serving as the BACB Liaison. She holds a Ph.D. in School and Child Clinical Psychology from OISE/UT (2002), an MA in Applied Developmental Psychology-Clinical (1997), and a B.A. in Psychology from York University (1988). Her expertise spans over 25 years in disabilities research and practice. Dr. Condillac's research focuses on evidence-based practices for individuals with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, autism, and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. She investigates behavioral treatment adherence by caregivers and ABA applications in education and wellness. She has contributed to deinstitutionalization outcomes research and autism assessment methodologies. Previously, she served as past-president of the Ontario Association for Behavior Analysis (ONTABA) and past-chair of the Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities Research SIG. Her work emphasizes bridging clinical practice with research, particularly through innovative service models like the TRE-ADD program. She advises MA students in the Applied Disability Studies program and mentors post-doctoral fellows. Her lab offers volunteer opportunities for undergraduates and graduates, fostering collaborative research in ABA and disability studies.

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• Disability Studies
• Developmental Disabilities
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