Stephanie Glegg

Dr. Stephanie Glegg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine since 2022. She also serves as an Investigator at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and previously worked as an Occupational Therapist II and Knowledge Broker at Sunny Hill Health Centre for 18 years. Her research focuses on knowledge translation strategies to improve child health services, particularly in neurodevelopmental disabilities and virtual rehabilitation technologies.

• PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (UBC)
• MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences (UBC)
• BScKin in Kinesiology (UBC)

Dr. Glegg’s research examines implementation science in child health through three major programs: (1) Kids Action Coaching for inclusive physical activity programs, (2) Child-Sized KT family engagement platform in research, and (3) Safer Supply Policy Analysis during the opioid crisis. Her work employs social network analysis to map knowledge mobilization pathways.

Key publication trends include:

• Virtual reality adoption in rehabilitation
• Knowledge translation frameworks
• Equity-focused implementation strategies
• Opioid harm reduction policy analysis
• Community-based participatory research ethics
• Development of KT tools for health professionals

Scientific awards include CIHR Fellowship, Vanier Scholarship, and multiple Best Paper Awards for VR implementation research. She has secured over $2 million in grants from CIHR, Michael Smith Foundation, and Kids Brain Health Network.

Dr. Glegg leads the Knowledge Mobilization Program for the CHILD-BRIGHT SPOR Network and collaborates with teams in BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre, and international institutions. Her work integrates mixed methods including surveys, social network analysis, and participatory action research.