Mika Nonoyama

Mika Nonoyama is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds additional roles as a Health Clinician Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and a status-only Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto’s Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute. Her academic credentials include a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Toronto, alongside certifications as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and Fellow of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (FCSRT).

Education:

• PhD, Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto
• Respiratory Therapy Diploma, The Michener Institute of Education at UHN
• BSc, Physiology, University of Toronto

Research Interests:

Dr. Nonoyama’s research focuses on optimizing respiratory care across all age groups, particularly in pediatric respiratory therapy, chronic respiratory disease management, and long-term mechanical ventilation. Her work emphasizes improving disease prevention, effective service delivery models, and healthcare utilization efficiency. Key areas include:

• Long-term mechanical ventilation transitions and caregiver experiences
• Innovative pediatric respiratory therapy interventions
• Respiratory rehabilitation for neuromuscular diseases and COPD
• Health equity in respiratory practice guidelines

Recent Research Trends:

Her publications address ventilator-associated complications, telehealth pulmonary rehabilitation, and healthcare economics of home mechanical ventilation. Notable work includes studies on pediatric ventilator-associated pneumonia and caregiver experiences during ventilator transitions.

Awards:

• 2019 Margaret Fitch Award for Best Poster (Ontario Lung Association)
• 2011–2013 Canadian Thoracic Society Research Fellowship
• 2015 Ontario Lung Association Meritorious Service Award

Grants & Advising:

Dr. Nonoyama has secured funding for studies on home mechanical ventilation utilization and caregiver support programs. She collaborates with institutions like SickKids and the University of Toronto, contributing to interprofessional research teams. Her mentorship focuses on respiratory therapy scholarly practices and translational research.

Lab/Teams:

She leads collaborative projects within the UOIT Faculty of Health Sciences and SickKids Respiratory Therapy Department, emphasizing clinical health evaluative sciences.