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Marie Laberge is a Full Professor at the School of Rehabilitation, Université de Montréal, and holder of the Canada Research Chair in Prevention of Disability in Adolescence (ADO-PrevIT). Her research focuses on transitioning adolescents into the workforce, occupational health and safety, and gender equity in work environments. She leads projects on disability prevention, workplace safety interventions, and inclusive education models. Her work integrates ergonomic approaches and participatory methods to enhance youth employability.
- Affiliations: CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center, Centre de Réadaptation Marie Enfant, and multiple research networks.
- Education: B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy (Laval University), M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Ergonomics (UQAM), postdoctoral training at the Institute for Work & Health and CIHR program at the University of Toronto.
Research Interests: Laberge's work emphasizes early prevention of work-related disabilities, gender-sensitive occupational health interventions, and the impact of work environments on vulnerable populations. She collaborates with educators and employers to design safer training programs for adolescents in semiskilled trades.
Grants & Projects: Her funded projects include developing digital tools for workplace safety education, evaluating multidimensional models of employment access, and assessing the role of gender in occupational health outcomes. Key funders include the CRSH, FRQS, and IRSST.
- Awards: Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), FRQS Junior 2 Career Award, and multiple fellowships recognizing her contributions to occupational health equity.
Lab & Teams: Co-directs the WHO/PAHO Collaborating Centre on Occupational Health and leads the VRAIE/IDEA network for inclusive employment design. Engaged in global initiatives like the OBVIA Observatory on AI’s societal impacts.
