Gwen Rempel

Dr. Gwen Rempel serves as Chair of Graduate Programs in Health Sciences at Athabasca University. Previously, she held roles including Associate Professor at the University of Alberta (2005–present) and Assistant Professor in the TWU Department of Nursing (1995–1999). She earned a PhD from the University of Alberta (2005) and an MSN from the University of British Columbia (1993).

Her research focuses on pediatric cardiology and parenting, emphasizing topics like healthcare transition for adolescents with chronic conditions and parental reflective functioning. Her work has been recognized with the 2019 Nursing Excellence Award from the College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

Her publications explore transition readiness for young adults with chronic illnesses, pediatric-to-adult cardiology care transitions, and interventions for congenital heart disease patients. While no advising or grant details are explicitly mentioned, her research consistently addresses vulnerable populations in healthcare systems.