معرفی
Dr. Tracie Afifi is a Professor in Community Health Sciences and Psychiatry at the University of Manitoba, holding a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Childhood Adversity and Resilience. She leads the Childhood Adversity and Resilience (CARe) Research Team and is affiliated with the Manitoba Population Mental Health Research Group and the Canadian Institute of Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT). Her work focuses on child maltreatment, mental health resilience, and prevention strategies, with global policy impacts.
Education:
- PhD, University of Manitoba (2009)
- MSc, University of Manitoba (2003)
- BSc, University of Manitoba (1999)
Research Interests:
- Child maltreatment prevention and intervention
- Resilience in adversity
- Mental health among public safety personnel and veterans
- Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) research
Awards and Recognition:
- 2023 University of Manitoba Distinguished Alumni Award
- 2018 Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
- 2016 Inductee, Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars
Labs and Teams: Director, CARe Research Team; Member, Manitoba Population Mental Health Research Group.
Advising and Grants: Currently accepting Master’s and PhD students. Secured over $8 million in CIHR funding for child maltreatment research.
