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Dr. Isabel Smith is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine, holding the Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research. She is affiliated with the IWK Health Centre's Autism Research Centre and the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. Her work focuses on developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and interventions for children and families. She has received awards including the IWK Research Award (2010) and the Dalhousie Clinical Research Scholar (2005–2010).
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology, Dalhousie University
- Master of Science, Developmental Psychology, Brown University
- Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology, Dalhousie University
Her research emphasizes ASD interventions, longitudinal studies, and health policy. Collaborations include large-scale projects like the Preschool Autism Treatment Impact (PATI) study and the Canadian Infant Sibling Study, funded by CIHR and other organizations. She also leads the Autism Research Training (ART) Program.
Awards:
- IWK Research Award (2010)
- Dalhousie Clinical Research Scholar (2005–2010)
- IWK Research Investigator (2001–2005)
- Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal Nomination (2003)
Advising & Grants: Her work includes grants from CIHR, NeuroDevNet, and Autism Speaks. She has advised on longitudinal studies like the Autism Spectrum Disorders: Pathways to Better Outcomes.
Labs/Teams: She leads the Autism Research Centre at IWK Health Centre, focusing on translational research and community-based interventions.
