جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Yuliya Kotelnikovaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Personality Development
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Assessment Methods in Psychology
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Yuliya Kotelnikova, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School and Clinical Child Psychology Program at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Psychology. Her work focuses on personality development, developmental psychopathology, and assessment methodologies. She leads the SAMPL Lab , investigating assessment methods and psychopathology across the lifespan. Education: Ph.D. & M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology, University of Western Ontario B.Sc. Psychology Research Specialist, University of Toronto Postdoctoral training at University of Notre Dame (USA) and pre-doctoral internship at IWK Health Center (Canada) Research Interests: Kotelnikova explores multi-informant/multi-method assessment in child temperament and psychopathology. Key topics include: Temperament-emotionality links to internalizing disorders HiTOP Consortium contributions for psychopathology taxonomy Structural/methodological issues in personality/temperament assessment Her recent work focuses on shortening personality measures (e.g., SNAP-BSRF) and developing lifespan temperament/personality batteries. Teaching: Courses include Developmental Psychopathology (EDPY 640) and School/Clinical-Based Intervention (EDPY 527), emphasizing research methods, assessment, and clinical applications. Labs/Teams: SAMPL Lab investigates assessment methods and psychopathology, collaborating on projects like the HiTOP Consortium's measurement development. Current projects involve automated language analysis for psychopathology and temperament-personality interactions.

• Early Childhood Education
• Teacher Education
• History of Education
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Prof. Larry Prochner is a Professor in the Elementary Education Department of the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education . His work focuses on early childhood education, teacher training, historical educational analysis, and international comparative studies. He collaborates on research projects like the SSHRC-funded Take It Outside initiative exploring nature-based education. Research Interests: Prochner's scholarship critically examines historical educational systems, particularly colonial-era schools and their impacts on Indigenous populations. He studies transnational educational movements, material culture in early classrooms, and contemporary teacher education challenges in diverse cultural contexts. His work bridges historical analysis with modern policy implications, emphasizing inclusive practices and cross-cultural pedagogy. Recent Work: Key contributions include analyzing Froebelian educational philosophy's global adaptations, investigating missionary school impacts in colonial settings, and developing comparative frameworks for early childhood teacher training programs across Canada, Namibia, and Colombia. His 2020 book Reimagining Teaching in Early 20th Century Experimental Schools explores progressive educational experiments worldwide. Grants & Collaborations: As SSHRC Insight Grant collaborator (2021-2025), he advances nature-based teacher education. His comparative studies employ qualitative methodologies to address insider-outsider research dynamics and policy-practice gaps in Bulgaria and other contexts. Teaching: Leads EDEL 455 - Play as a Teaching Strategy , exploring play-based learning's cultural and historical dimensions. Course content integrates emergent curriculum design and critical pedagogy.

• Indigenous Mental Health
• Community-Based Participatory Research
• Photovoice Methodology
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Melissa Tremblay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. She specializes in community-based participatory research with Indigenous communities, focusing on mental health, resilience, and culturally grounded methodologies like photovoice. Her work integrates ecological systems theory, feminist frameworks, and Indigenous worldviews to address systemic inequities in healthcare and education. Dr. Tremblay’s research emphasizes teen family support systems, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) prevention, and substance abuse interventions. She co-developed the Successful Families Program, a supportive housing model for teen parents, and collaborates on initiatives like the In Reach Project addressing justice-involved individuals with FASD. She holds expertise in evaluation capacity building, developmental evaluation, and program adaptation for Indigenous communities. Her teaching includes EDPY 597 Special Seminars, focusing on advanced topics in clinical and community psychology. Tremblay advocates for ethical research practices that prioritize Indigenous knowledge systems, and her work spans early childhood development, refugee psychosocial adaptation, and systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups. Notable contributions include a 2023 scoping review on Indigenous gender and wellness, a 2020 systematic review of youth substance use prevention programs, and foundational work on FASD clinical practice models. Her scholarship bridges academic rigor with community-driven solutions, emphasizing participatory approaches to achieve social justice and equity.

• Mental Health
• Psychosocial Adaptation
• Trauma Studies
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Dr. Sophie Yohani is a Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. With dual roles as a registered psychologist and academic, she specializes in multicultural counseling, trauma-informed practices, and psychosocial adaptation of refugee and immigrant populations. Her work integrates ecological systems theory and resilience frameworks to address mental health challenges among displaced communities. Dr. Yohani holds advanced degrees including a PhD, MEd, and BA (Honors), and maintains professional affiliations with organizations like the Canadian Psychology Association and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies. She has held an adjunct visiting professorship at Tanzania’s Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. Her research focuses on refugee resettlement, trauma recovery, and culturally responsive mental health interventions. Notable projects include studies on Rwandan genocide survivors, Syrian refugee communities, and African immigrant parenting practices. She co-created the "Creating Welcoming Learning Communities" webinar series for educators supporting refugee students. Teaching responsibilities include courses on counseling psychology, multicultural practice, and child development. Current course offerings for 2025-2026 include EDPY 533 (Foundations of Counseling Psychology), EDPY 537 (School Counseling Skills), and EDPY 635 (Advanced Counseling Specialty). Dr. Yohani collaborates with community organizations and policy makers to improve mental health services for marginalized groups. Her work emphasizes participatory research models that center community voices in solution-building processes.

Constance Finneyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Immunology
• Parasitology
• Immunoparasitology
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Constance Finney is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Imperial College (2003) and a Doctorate in Immunoparasitology from the University of Edinburgh (2007). Her research focuses on understanding immune system decision-making during parasitic infections, particularly using Heligmosomoides polygyrus and Toxoplasma gondii as murine models. Current projects explore wound healing vs. parasite killing dynamics, co-infection impacts, and immune response modulation. Her teaching includes courses like CMMB 527 Immunology and ZOOL 581 Principles in Parasitism. Notable awards include the Canadian Society of Zoology Public Outreach Award and multiple postdoctoral fellowships from CIHR-CTN and OHTN programs. Research contributions span over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2005, with recent work emphasizing genomic analyses of parasites, immune signaling pathways, and translational applications in parasitology education. Educational Background: B.S. Biology, Imperial College (2003) Ph.D. Immunoparasitology, University of Edinburgh (2007) Her lab's publications demonstrate expertise in helminth immunology, malaria-HIV co-infection dynamics, and parasite-induced regulatory T cell mechanisms. Ongoing work investigates tuft cell roles in tapeworm expulsion and genomic innovations in apicomplexan parasites. She collaborates on open educational resources like the 'Parasite Lifecycle Storybook' to enhance public understanding of parasitology.

Lawrence McCandlessمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biostatistics
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Bayesian Statistics
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Lawrence McCandless is Professor and Director of MSc & PhD Programs in Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences, with joint appointment in Statistics. His research applies statistical methods to environmental epidemiology and health outcomes. Education includes: PhD in Statistics from University of British Columbia MSc in Statistics from University of British Columbia Postdoctoral research at Imperial College London Research focuses on: Bayesian methods for epidemiological studies Chemical mixture exposures during pregnancy Environmental influences on child development Statistical approaches for unmeasured confounding He teaches courses in intermediate epidemiology, exploratory data analysis, and biostatistics, mentoring graduate students in quantitative health research methods. Current projects investigate environmental impacts on pregnancy outcomes and neurodevelopment using advanced statistical modeling approaches.

Gratien Prefontaineمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular biology
• Biochemistry
• Epigenetics
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Gratien Prefontaine is an Associate Professor in Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences, specializing in molecular mechanisms of gene regulation. He earned his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa and conducted postdoctoral research at UC San Diego, developing BAC manipulation techniques for gene expression studies. His research examines epigenetic control of gene expression: Transcriptional mechanisms of cell-type specific gene programs Role of chromatin modifiers (LSD1, SmcHD1) in epigenetic regulation DNA methylation dynamics in genomic imprinting and disease Key discoveries include identifying SmcHD1 as a regulator of imprinted genes and clustered protocadherins relevant to facioscapulohumoral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and Bosma arhinia micropthalmia syndrome (BAMS). His laboratory employs CRISPR-Cas9, ChIP-seq, and epigenetic editing approaches.

Nadine Provençalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Epigenomics
• Biological embedding of early life exposures
• Developmental trajectories of health and diseases
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Nadine Provençal is an Assistant Professor in Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Health Sciences, where she leads the EpiGenOmics of Developmental Trajectories (EGODT) laboratory. She holds a PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics from McGill University and completed postdoctoral training at the Max-Planck Institute of Psychiatry. As an Investigator at BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, her research integrates epigenetics, bioinformatics, and clinical studies. Her translational program investigates epigenetic mechanisms linking early life adversity to health outcomes: Molecular processes of stress hormone effects on gene expression Developmental origins of behavioral/psychiatric disorders Multi-omic analyses of cellular/animal models and human cohorts Her laboratory combines molecular biology techniques with longitudinal cohort studies to identify biomarkers and mechanistic pathways. She received the 2014 Richard Todd Award for contributions to child psychiatry genetics.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Spatial Attention
• Applied Cognitive Psychology
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John Christie is a Senior Instructor at Dalhousie University's Department of Psychology and Neuroscience (part of the Faculty of Science). He holds a part-time academic appointment and focuses on teaching and research in cognitive psychology. His work emphasizes active learning methodologies and explores intersections between attention mechanisms, spatial awareness, and data visualization techniques. Research Interests: Christie's research examines how learning processes interact with attention systems, spatial attention dynamics, and the application of cognitive psychology principles to real-world problems. His work often integrates experimental methods with computational modeling, particularly in understanding oculomotor behavior and perceptual decision-making. Teaching Philosophy: Christie advocates for student-centered, active learning environments where learners construct knowledge through exploration rather than passive instruction. He emphasizes creating structured yet flexible educational frameworks that empower students to take ownership of their learning process. Publications Overview: Christie's recent work spans topics like lifespan changes in attention networks, inhibition of return mechanisms, and the cognitive effects of multilingualism. His 2024 meta-analysis on attention networks highlights neural plasticity across ages, while 2023 studies investigate visual masking effects and cognitive load in target identification tasks. Contact Information: Available for collaboration via email John.Christie@dal.ca at the Life Sciences Centre in Halifax.

Penny Corkumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Child Clinical Psychology
• Pediatric Sleep
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
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Dr. Penny Corkum is a Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, with a dual affiliation in the Department of Psychiatry. She leads the Corkum LABS, focusing on pediatric sleep, neurodevelopmental disorders, and eHealth interventions. Her work emphasizes digital tools to improve sleep outcomes for children and families, particularly those with ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental challenges. Education: BSc (Dalhousie), MA & PhD (OISE/University of Toronto). Affiliations: Faculty of Science, Department of Psychiatry, Kids Brain Health Network, Canadian Sleep Society. Key Projects: Better Nights/Better Days programs, ASSIST teacher training, Healthy Sleep for Healthy Schools. Research Interests: Child psychopathology (ADHD), pediatric sleep interventions, eHealth scalability, and healthcare provider education. Her team develops accessible online programs (e.g., ABCs of Sleeping app) to bridge gaps in sleep care. Awards: 2020 Killam Professorship, 2019 Endeavour Leadership Award, 2016 Teacher of the Year (Dalhousie). Funding: CIHR, Kids Brain Health Network, Waterloo Foundation. Lab Activities: Over 100 trainees supervised, including PhD, Master’s, and undergraduate students. Collaborations with global institutions like SickKids (Toronto) and University of British Columbia.

Tamara Franklinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Epigenetics
• In vivo electrophysiology
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Tamara Franklin is an Associate Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. She holds a part-time academic appointment. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying social interactions, with particular emphasis on epigenetic regulation and neuroconnectivity in disorders like autism and social anxiety. She completed her BSc at the University of King’s College, MSc at Dalhousie University, and PhD at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETHZ). Franklin’s research interests include identifying neural circuits for social engagement and how epigenetic factors influence these circuits. She uses interdisciplinary approaches combining epigenetics, in vivo electrophysiology, and animal behavior studies. Her work has implications for understanding social-related disorders and improving therapeutic strategies. Her publications highlight investigations into HDAC2 regulation in social hierarchies, Alzheimer’s-related social deficits in 5xFAD mice, and transgenerational stress effects. Despite no listed awards, her grants and advising contributions are integral to her academic profile. She teaches courses like Measuring Behaviour (NESC/PSYO 3161) and Contemporary Issues in Neuroscience (NESC 4007). Franklin leads the Franklin Lab, which explores causal neural mechanisms of social dysfunction. The lab integrates cutting-edge techniques to study brain circuits involved in social behavior, with a focus on translational research applicable to human psychiatric disorders.

• Gut microbiome and probiotics
• Diet and probiotic interactions
• Neuroendocrine system effects
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Libby Myles is a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, part of the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the gut microbiome, probiotics, diet interactions, neuroendocrine system effects, developmental programming, and metabolic/mental health connections. Education: BSc (Honours Bio-Psychology) from UNB Saint John, MSc and PhD in Neuroscience from Dalhousie University. Her research explores how dietary factors and probiotics influence metabolic and mental health outcomes, using rodent models and human studies. Recent work examines dietary impacts during adolescence, caffeine's effects on brain activity across menstrual cycles, and best practices for probiotic research. Teaching emphasizes student-centered learning, with courses like Neurobiological Basis of Psychopathology and Developmental Origins of Health and Disease. She prioritizes inclusivity and fostering self-efficacy in learners.

• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Sexual Well-being
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Meghan Rossi is a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, within the Faculty of Science. She holds a BSc from the University of Toronto and a PhD from Dalhousie University. Her research focuses on mental health and sexual well-being during medical challenges, such as medically assisted reproduction, cancer, and postpartum pain. She designs inclusive psychosocial interventions addressing sexual health in health-concern contexts. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes student-centered, interactive learning aligned with individual goals. Key research areas include dyadic coping in couples facing fertility treatments, partner perceptions in alcohol use disorders, and longitudinal studies on sexual well-being during parenthood transitions. Notable collaborations include co-designing the Tranquility iCBT program for anxiety/depression. Awards include SSHRC Doctoral Awards, the Brian Dufton Memorial Prize, and recognition from the International Academy of Sex Research. Publications span topics like postpartum pain dynamics, medically assisted reproduction, and sexual dysfunction assessment. Grants include funding from SSHRC, MSSU, and Research Nova Scotia. Her work bridges clinical practice, technology-driven interventions, and relational psychology.

• Reading Development
• Adult Literacy
• Digital Intervention Programs
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Rebecca Tucker is a part-time Lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on reading development, adult literacy, and the design of digital intervention programs. She emphasizes program evaluation to enhance educational outcomes. Dr. Tucker teaches courses such as Developmental Psychology (PSYO 2090), Adult Psychopathology (PSYO 2220), and Methods in Experimental Clinical Psychology (PSYO 3122), prioritizing student engagement and accessibility in her teaching philosophy. She aims to create inclusive classroom environments where students can apply knowledge beyond the course. Her research explores orthographic learning mechanisms, socio-cognitive factors in reading skill, and interventions for at-risk populations. Past projects include eye-tracking studies on complex word recognition and personalized outreach for university students with reading difficulties. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her work aligns with clinical and educational psychology practices. No grants or lab affiliations are mentioned in the provided texts. Her advising activities and future research directions remain unspecified, but her teaching and research indicate a focus on bridging developmental theory with practical educational applications.

• Behavioral epigenetics
• Molecular (epi)genetic mechanisms
• Immuno-metabolism
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Ian Weaver is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on molecular, metabolic, and immunological aspects of cellular and behavioral neuroscience, particularly mechanisms of gene regulation and their roles in neurodevelopmental and metabolic disorders. He holds cross-appointments in Pathology and Psychiatry and is a member of the Brain Repair Centre and the Canadian Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Network. Dr. Weaver earned a BSc from the University of Aberdeen, an MSc from the University of Bristol, and a PhD from McGill University. His work integrates molecular, cellular, and behavioral assays to explore how experiences influence gene regulation through chromatin dynamics. Collaborations include partnerships with Canadian biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries to advance biomedical applications. Research interests include epigenetic mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, and neurodegeneration, with a focus on DNA repair, metabolism, and biomarker discovery. He actively seeks graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, emphasizing alignment between applicants’ training and his lab’s goals. As Certificate in Genetics Coordinator, he oversees research proposals for students in Psychology & Neuroscience and Medical Sciences. Key publications span molecular mechanisms in neurodegeneration, epigenetic therapy in cancer, and developmental origins of health. His lab’s interdisciplinary approach bridges basic science and translational research, addressing critical questions in gene regulation and disease pathogenesis.