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Dr. Michael J. MacKenzie is a Full Professor of Social Work, Psychiatry, and Pediatrics at McGill University's School of Social Work, holding the Canada Research Chair in Child Well-Being (Tier 1). His work focuses on child welfare policy, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the biological-sociocultural transactions influencing child development. He has conducted groundbreaking research in Jordan on therapeutic foster care and juvenile diversion programs, addressing systemic issues in child welfare systems globally.
Education: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biology from University of Western Ontario; M.Sc. in Molecular Developmental Genetics; Joint Ph.D. in Social Work and Developmental Psychology from University of Michigan. His interdisciplinary training combines molecular genetics with social work research.
Key Research Contributions:
- Developed the Transactional Model of Foster Care Placement Instability
- Authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles on ACEs, corporal punishment effects, and global child welfare
- Lead investigator on UNICEF-funded projects in Jordan implementing therapeutic foster care
- Recipient of Society for Social Work and Research's Excellence in Research Award (2017)
Grants & Funding: Over $2.9M CAD in research funding including Canada Research Chair (2018-2025), WT Grant Foundation Scholar Award, and multiple U.S./Canadian government grants.
He currently mentors doctoral students through funded programs emphasizing diversity and inclusion, particularly supporting underrepresented scholars. His lab focuses on translating research into policy through initiatives like the Child Advisory Network addressing child welfare in homeland security contexts.
