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Dana Anaby is an Associate Professor at McGill University, holding dual research appointments as a Chercheur régulier at the C.R.I.R. (Centre de recherche interdisciplinaire en Réadaptation) and Research Associate at the CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research. Her work focuses on advancing participation and well-being for children and youth with physical disabilities through evidence-based interventions and measurement tools.
Her academic foundation includes:
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B.OT) from Tel Aviv University
- PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of British Columbia
- Postdoctoral training in Rehabilitation Sciences at McMaster University
Professor Anaby's research program centers on leisure participation dynamics and environmental influences for youth with disabilities. She pioneers the PREP (Pathways and Resources for Engagement and Participation) intervention and Y-PEM (Youth Participation and Environment Measure) assessment tool, with recent work expanding into pandemic-responsive strategies and knowledge translation frameworks. Her approach integrates clinical practice with rigorous measurement development to address real-world participation barriers.
Analysis of her publication trajectory shows consistent innovation in participation measurement (Y-PEM validation), intervention efficacy (PREP trials), and environmental adaptation research. Recent work demonstrates growing emphasis on multi-context applications (home/school/community), diverse disability populations (including visual impairment), and implementation science for clinical translation.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- FRQ-S Research Scholars Salary Award - Senior (Chercheurs-boursiers)
As Principal Investigator of the CIHR-funded BEYOND study, she leads large-scale testing of PREP across Quebec and Ontario while mentoring graduate students in her lab. Her research program actively collaborates with clinical teams, knowledge users, and international partners to bridge evidence and practice. Current projects include developing new leisure participation interventions for youth with physical disabilities, as demonstrated in parent testimonial videos.
She directs The Aspire Lab, which cultivates evidence-based approaches to youth engagement through participatory research design. Her team integrates occupational therapists, rehabilitation scientists, and family stakeholders to develop contextually relevant solutions that promote sustainable community participation beyond clinical settings.
