Ana Hanlon-Dearman

Dr. Ana Hanlon-Dearman is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. She serves as Section Head of Developmental Pediatrics and holds a cross-appointment in Community Health Sciences. As a Research Scientist at the Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), her work focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and sleep disorders in neurodevelopmental conditions. She co-leads faculty development in pediatrics and is involved in national initiatives such as CanFASD and the CHILDBRIGHT project.

Education:

• MD, University of Manitoba (1994)
• MSc in Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba (2000)
• Bachelor of Nursing, University of Manitoba (1984)

Research Interests: Dr. Hanlon-Dearman’s research examines the intersection of neurodevelopmental variation and population health, leveraging population-based data to inform clinical management and policy. Her work addresses systemic risk factors for FASD, health outcomes of children with FASD/ASD, and sleep interventions in neurodevelopmental disorders. She leads training programs for multidisciplinary FASD diagnosis and management globally.

Affiliations & Groups:

• CanFASD (Diagnostic Co-Lead, Pediatrics)
• Excellence in Neurodevelopmental and Rehabilitation Research in Child Health
• Better Nights Better Days Initiative
• Specialized Services for Children and Youth (SSCY) Research Committee

Advising & Training: Currently accepting Master’s students. She has led national and international FASD training programs and contributes to pediatric faculty development.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with CHRIM and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at the University of Manitoba and CanFASD.