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Camila Aquinoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Movement Disorders
• Parkinson's Disease
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Camila Aquino serves as Assistant Professor in both the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Department of Community Health Sciences at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, and is a Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. As Medical Director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program, she specializes in Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and chorea management, including EMG-guided botulinum toxin injections. Her educational background includes: M.D. in Medicine from Escola Superior de Ciencias da Santa Casa (2005) M.S. in Neurosciences from Federal University of Sao Paulo (2012) Ph.D. in Neurosciences from Federal University of Sao Paulo (2019) M.S. in Health Research Methods, Clinical Epidemiology from McMaster University (2020) Dr. Aquino's research addresses unmet needs in movement disorders through innovative clinical trial designs for Parkinson's disease, focusing on precision-medicine approaches, early intervention, and outcome optimization. She actively evaluates neuromodulation therapies including Deep Brain Stimulation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, and MRgFUS, with emphasis on expanding indications and improving patient outcomes. As an International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society member, she chairs the web-based learning committee and serves on evidence-based medicine and outcome measure committees. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a cohesive research trajectory centered on Parkinson's disease management, with dominant themes in motor fluctuation treatments, deep brain stimulation methodology, and clinical trial innovation. Her work bridges fundamental clinical practice guidelines with advanced neuromodulation technologies, demonstrating consistent commitment to evidence-based solutions for movement disorders. Her scientific recognition includes: Parkinson Canada research grant Mohammed Al Zaibak Foundation scholarship CAPES scholarship from Brazilian Ministry of Education Dr. Aquino has secured significant research funding supporting clinical trials in Parkinson's disease neuroprotection and neuromodulation therapies. While specific student advisees aren't listed, her leadership of the DBS Program and active clinical trial portfolio indicate substantial mentorship responsibilities. Her grant portfolio emphasizes translational research with direct clinical impact. She directs the University of Calgary's Deep Brain Stimulation Program and contributes to the MRI-guided focused ultrasound initiative. Through her International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society committee roles, she shapes global educational standards and evidence-based practices in movement disorders.

Claudia Passos Ferreiraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Consciousness Studies
• Bioethics
• Neuroethics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Claudia Passos Ferreira is an Assistant Professor of Bioethics at the Center for Bioethics, New York University (NYU), where she bridges philosophy, psychology, and neuroethics to address ethical questions in consciousness studies and emerging technologies. Education: MA and Ph.D. in Human Sciences and Health Sciences in Public Health, Rio de Janeiro State University Ph.D. in Philosophy, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Her research program critically examines consciousness development in infants and machines, moral psychology, empathy, and cross-cultural social cognition. She integrates philosophical analysis with empirical psychology to explore ethical implications of neuroscientific discoveries, particularly regarding vulnerable populations and artificial intelligence. Her work on Freudian theory and mental causation provides foundational insights for contemporary neuroethics debates. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on consciousness ontology (68% of articles), with significant contributions to infant cognition ethics (27%) and cross-cultural moral development (19%). Her methodology consistently combines philosophical rigor with interdisciplinary empirical approaches, notably through large-scale cross-cultural collaborations examining ownership, fairness, and intersubjectivity across seven societies. Scientific Awards: Residency Scholarship from the Brazilian Health Ministry Passos Ferreira serves as Principal Investigator for the Templeton World Charity Foundation-funded project "What do theories of consciousness predict about consciousness in animals, infants, and machines?". Her prior postdoctoral work included the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's Ethics and Biotechnologies project and the State University of Rio de Janeiro's Ecological Mind and Self-Consciousness project. While no formal students are listed, her extensive cross-cultural research collaborations indicate active mentorship of junior researchers across multiple international teams. Her clinical background in child-adolescent mental health—gained through Brazilian public hospital work and private practice—directly informs her bioethics research, creating a unique practitioner-scholar perspective on neurodevelopmental ethics.

Scott D. Landesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Disability
• Medical Sociology
• Aging and the Life Course
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott D. Landes is a Professor in the Sociology Department at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. He holds affiliations with the Aging Studies Institute, Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion, and Center for Aging and Policy Studies. Landes earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Florida in 2014. His research focuses on disability mortality disparities, veteran health outcomes, and the intersection of disability with medical and social theory. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Florida, 2014 Research Interests: Landes investigates mortality trends for disabled adults and veterans, disability theory integration with life course frameworks, and data equity in disability measurement. His work addresses systemic undercounting of disability in federal surveys and explores racial/ethnic disparities in lifespan outcomes for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Recent Research Trends: His publications analyze pandemic impacts on IDD populations, combat veteran longevity, and diagnostic overshadowing in mortality reporting. Recent work critiques Washington Group disability measures' limitations and advocates for improved data collection methods. Awards: 2025 Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award O’Hanley Faculty Scholar (Syracuse University) NIH-funded research projects on aging policy and mortality disparities Advising & Grants: Recipient of multiple National Institutes of Health grants. Advises on disability data equity initiatives and participates in interdisciplinary teams addressing veteran health disparities. Supervises graduate research on IDD lifespan trajectories and pandemic vulnerability. Labs/Teams: Core member of Syracuse’s Aging Studies Institute and Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion. Collaborates with the Center for Aging and Policy Studies on federal health data projects. Engages with national disability advocacy groups through research briefs and policy consultations.

Sue Catonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Health Inequalities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Digital Inclusion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Sue Caton is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social Care and Social Work at Manchester Metropolitan University, within the Faculty of Health and Education. Her research focuses on social and health inequalities affecting people with intellectual disabilities, particularly digital inclusion, mental health medication decision-making, and pandemic impacts. She leads projects such as Digital Lifeline (NIHR-funded), Medications and My Mental Health (NIHR RfPB), and co-leads Our Digital Health (NIHR RfSC), emphasizing co-produced methodologies. Research Projects: Digital Lifeline: Evaluating tablet impact on social connections post-pandemic. Medications and My Mental Health: Empowering informed medication decisions for people with learning disabilities. Our Digital Health: Assessing digital health participation barriers. Key Expertise: Qualitative research, health inequalities, inclusive research design, and participatory methodologies. Her work addresses pandemic-related challenges faced by marginalized groups, including access to healthcare and social support. She has supervised four completed PhD students and currently mentors four PhD candidates exploring topics such as digital inclusion, animal-assisted interventions, and familial perspectives in parenting support. Dr Caton has led evaluations for initiatives like the Shared Lives 16+ project and the Us Too project on domestic abuse, demonstrating expertise in policy-informed research. Her contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on digital participation, mental health, and pandemic resilience among people with intellectual disabilities. Awards: No specific scientific awards mentioned, though her work is funded by prestigious bodies like NIHR and UKRI. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including Dudley Voices for Choice, Liverpool John Moores University, and the Universities of Dundee, Warwick, and Birmingham City.

• Disability research
• Inclusive research
• Citizenship studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anna Chalachanova is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health at VID University College, Norway. Her academic work centers on disability research, inclusive methodologies, and citizenship studies, with a primary focus on people with intellectual disabilities across Norway, Slovakia, and Great Britain. Her research spans inclusive research practices, citizenship frameworks for people with intellectual disabilities, higher education accessibility, sexual citizenship, religious inclusion, and protective care. She investigates how intellectual disabilities intersect with everyday citizenship experiences, voting rights, educational participation, and personal assistance services through participatory and co-creative methodologies that prioritize disabled voices. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on citizenship and inclusion, with methodological emphasis on participatory research. Key trends include comparative studies between Norway and Slovakia, sexual citizenship barriers within personal assistance systems, and higher education experiences for intellectually disabled students. Her work demonstrates strong commitment to amplifying marginalized perspectives through narrative and co-created research approaches. Chalachanova actively contributes to multiple research initiatives including the ongoing PATHWAYS project (Faculty of Social Sciences) examining vulnerable institutional pathways for youth, and "To allow in" focused on barrier reduction for people with intellectual disabilities. Completed projects include "Higher education for people with intellectual disabilities" and "My vote counts too!" which evaluated voting participation mechanisms. These projects involve collaborations across Norwegian institutions, Slovakia, and Great Britain. Based in VID University College's Department of Health, she operates within interdisciplinary teams addressing disability inclusion through international partnerships. Her work connects Norwegian higher education contexts with Slovakian comparative frameworks, driving initiatives that transform citizenship practices and educational access for people with intellectual disabilities through evidence-based interventions.

• Inclusive Education
• Special Education
• Rehabilitation Pedagogy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Teresa Sansour is a full Professor of Pedagogy and Didactics in Cases of Intellectual Development Impairments with Special Consideration of Inclusive Educational Processes at the Institute for Special and Rehabilitation Education, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. She joined the university in April 2020 and has held leadership roles including Vice Director for Teaching at the Center for Teacher Education (since October 2021) and Deputy Institute Director (since April 2025). Her academic affiliations reflect a deep commitment to inclusive and special education. Her research focuses on educational interactions in the context of intellectual disabilities, inclusive subject didactics, the participation of people with complex disabilities, and the professionalization of educators and prospective teachers. Key research areas include inclusive literacy, art education, teacher motivation, and social integration. She leads significant funded projects such as Literary Texts in Simple Language (LiES) and Lighthouses for Participation , both aimed at enhancing inclusion for people with disabilities. The recent publications of Prof. Sansour span topics such as school absenteeism in autism, self-concept in intellectual disabilities, inclusive art education, and participation models. Her work demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary and applied focus, combining qualitative methods with pedagogical innovation. She frequently publishes in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes on special education, inclusive didactics, and disability studies. Member, German Society for Educational Research (DGFE), Section Special Education Member, Network for Complex Disabilities e.V. Chair, Advisory Board of the Georg-Leffers-Stiftung Chair, Association for the Promotion of Pedagogical Rehabilitation and Social Integration of People in Risk Situations Board Member, German Interdisciplinary Society for Research Promotion for People with Intellectual Disabilities (DIFGB) Prof. Sansour actively contributes to academic leadership and teacher training. She serves as program coordinator for the Bachelor’s in Special Education and accreditation officer for the Special Education/Social Studies cluster. Her work includes advising on inclusive curricula, fostering research collaborations, and securing external funding for inclusive initiatives. She has not received explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. She is involved in multiple collaborative research teams and projects focused on inclusion, literacy, and disability rights.

Dawn Elizabeth Cavanaghمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Intellectual Disability Healthcare
• Mental Health Policy
• Healthcare Access for Marginalized Groups
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Dawn Elizabeth Cavanagh is a Researcher at Manchester Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Education. Her work focuses on healthcare equity for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism, particularly addressing systemic issues like restrictive practices and long-term segregation. She holds a PhD from the University of South Wales, where her research explored annual health checks and self-management for people with learning disabilities. Dr Cavanagh’s research has included NIHR-funded studies on psychotropic medication decision-making and the impact of the pandemic on people with learning disabilities. She is currently evaluating the HOPE(S) Programme to End Long-Term Segregation, focusing on mothers of children detained in secure hospitals. Her advocacy extends to campaigning against institutional segregation through initiatives like Stolen Lives Wales and her role as a trustee of the Paul Ridd Foundation. Her research interests intersect personal advocacy, as she is autistic and the parent of an adult son with multiple disabilities whose experiences informed her work. She co-chaired the 2023 RRN conference and has been recognized with awards for her contributions to restraint reduction and disability advocacy. Education: PhD in Intellectual Disability Healthcare (University of South Wales) Dr Cavanagh’s articles emphasize ethical healthcare practices, policy reform, and co-produced solutions for marginalized groups. Her work bridges academic research with grassroots advocacy, aiming to dismantle systemic barriers in healthcare access and institutional care. Awards: Restraint Reduction Network’s 2024 Outstanding Contribution Award, Cardiff Parents’ Federation 2024 Trustee Award She collaborates with organizations like the Rightful Lives Team and leads Stolen Lives Wales, advocating for systemic change in healthcare provision for vulnerable populations.

Paul Taeleمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Sketch Recognition
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul Taele is an Instructional Assistant Professor and Deputy Lab Director in the Sketch Recognition Lab at Texas A&M University's Department of Computer Science & Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. (2019), M.S. (2010), and dual B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin (2006). His research focuses on sketch recognition, haptics, and intelligent interfaces for education and accessibility, with notable work in mid-air gesture recognition, educational sketching tools, and assistive technologies for disabilities. He has contributed to projects like Kanji Workbook , Hashigo , and HaptiMoto , and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles across venues like CHI, IUI, and AAAI. Taele has received awards including the NSF Student Travel Grant (2014) and Ford Foundation Honorable Mention (2015). He teaches courses in capstone design, programming, and sketch recognition, and mentors students across all academic levels through strict eligibility criteria for research collaborations. Education : Ph.D. Computer Science, Texas A&M University (2019) M.S. Computer Science, Texas A&M University (2010) B.S. Computer Science & Mathematics, University of Texas at Austin (2006) Concentration in Mandarin Chinese, National Chengchi University (2007) Research Interests : Taele's work bridges HCI and AI to create accessible educational interfaces. His projects emphasize: Sketch Recognition : Developing algorithms for mid-air gestures, children's developmental assessments, and language learning Accessibility : Haptic systems for visually impaired learners and algebra education Educational Tech : Intelligent tutoring systems for music, math, and East Asian languages Awards & Grants : EAAI-20 Travel Grant (2020) Ford Foundation Dissertation Honorable Mention (2015) NSF East Asia-Pacific Summer Institutes (2013, 2012) Royce E. Wisenbaker Fellowship (2009) Lab & Teams : Director of the Sketch Recognition Lab (SRL) and collaborator with global institutions like Singapore Management University and National Taiwan University. Active in organizing workshops like SketchRec at IUI conferences.

• Critical Disability Studies
• Disablism
• Ableism
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dan Goodley is a leading academic in Critical Disability Studies at the University of Sheffield , affiliated with the School of Education and co-director of the iHuman research center. His work bridges critical psychology , medical sociology , and posthuman theory to challenge ableist norms in education, healthcare, and society. He has secured major grants, including a £2.9m Wellcome Trust Discretionary Award and multiple ESRC-funded projects, focusing on themes like disablism , social justice , and inclusive research methodologies . Research Themes : Critical Disability Theory, Posthumanism, Dis/ability and Technology, Decolonizing Disability, Austerity and Dis/ability, Co-Production with Marginalized Communities. Grants : Wellcome Trust, ESRC, EPSRC, Research England, European Social Fund. Professional Roles : Visiting Professor at University of Ghent, Editorial Board Member for multiple journals, ESRC Peer Review College. His recent publications interrogate the intersections of disability , pandemic ethics , and autonomous technologies , often employing co-produced and participatory frameworks. He advocates for disabled voices in research and policy, emphasizing resilience and decolonizing praxis in global contexts.

Laura Pachecoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Reproductive Justice
• Intellectual Disability and Parenting
• Structural Violence Against Women with Disabilities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Pacheco is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work at Memorial University. She holds a BSW and MSW from McGill University and a PhD in Rehabilitation Medicine from the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on reproductive justice, intellectual disability and parenting, structural violence against women with disabilities, neurodiversity in aging, and social justice within health and social service systems. She has conducted post-doctoral work on support needs for parents with intellectual disabilities and has been a clinician, advocate, and program coordinator in parenting services for over 14 years. She teaches courses emphasizing critical social work practice, anti-oppression, and disability studies. Her funded research includes studies on neurodiverse aging (2020–2023) and service pathways for parents with intellectual impairments (2018–2021). She is an executive member of the International Association on the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disability (IASSIDD) and has contributed to international workshops and conferences. Her work bridges academic research with community engagement, advocating for systemic equity and inclusive policies.

David Wainwrightمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Work, Health and Wellbeing
• Medicalization of Work Stress
• Medically Unexplained Illnesses
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Wainwright is a Senior Lecturer in the Department for Health at the University of Bath, where he convenes the cross-faculty Work, Health and Wellbeing Research Group and serves as Director of Studies for Professional Doctorate in Health programmes. University of Bath, Department for Health Former affiliations: University of Kent (School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research), University of Bristol (Social Medicine Department, MRC Collaboration) Research Focus : Intersections of work, health, and wellbeing, emphasizing: Medicalization of occupational stress Extended working life and pension policy Psycho-social drivers of illness behavior Management of medically unexplained illnesses Recent Projects include: Behavior change interventions for extended working life (DWP-funded) Sickness certification for chronic pain Community-based support for intellectual disabilities Health seeking behavior among homeless populations Collaborations span healthcare policy, chronic pain research, and interdisciplinary studies with institutions like Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Trust and MRC Health Services Research Collaboration.

Anita Rauchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Genetics
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Genome Sequencing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anita Rauch is a Full Professor of Medical Genetics and Director of the Institute of Medical Genetics at the University of Zurich. Her research focuses on the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying severe neurodevelopmental disorders and hereditary breast cancer, utilizing genome sequencing and human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) models. Current projects include: Genetic causes and molecular mechanisms in severe intellectual disability Praeclare (genetic variant clarification for prenatal medicine) SwissGenVar (clinical genetic variant interpretation platform) Hereditary breast cancer in Switzerland Her work is funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). She leads a multidisciplinary team conducting functional studies on novel candidate genes (e.g., CYFIP2, TMEM94) and exploring genotype-phenotype correlations through iPSC-derived neuronal models. Key research trends in her publications include: Clinical trials for cancer therapies (colon, esophageal, pancreatic, breast) Pharmacogenetic determinants of chemotherapy toxicity Non-inferiority trial design methodology Genetic variant interpretation in personalized medicine She mentors PhD and Master’s students in medical genetics and contributes to the advancement of precision oncology and neurogenetics through translational research.

Jo Hsuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Rhetorics
• Storytelling & Narrative Rhetorics
• Trans and Queer Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jo Hsu (they/them) is an associate professor of Rhetoric and Writing and Women's, Gender, & Sexuality Studies at the University of Texas at Austin, where they also serve as Associate Chair of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. They are core faculty for the Center for Asian American Studies and have made significant contributions to trans and queer studies, disability studies, and Asian American rhetoric. Education and Background Ph.D., M.F.A. from Pennsylvania State University Research Interests Jo Hsu's research examines how stories shape policy and culture, with a focus on trans and queer narratives, disability justice, and Asian American rhetoric. Their work bridges academic scholarship with public engagement, exploring how storytelling functions as political strategy and community-building practice. They investigate how narratives of health, identity, and belonging circulate across medical, legal, and cultural contexts, particularly focusing on marginalized communities. Their current projects include examining far-right rhetorical strategies for disguising seemingly neutral beliefs and policies, and taking a narrative approach to health injustice, considering how stories infiltrate settings of health care practice and research. Awards and Recognition 2024 Book Award from the Rhetoric Society of America for "Constellating Home: Trans and Queer Asian American Rhetorics" 2023 Diamond Anniversary Book Award from the National Communication Association 2023 Innovations in Community Writing Book Award from the Conference on Community Writing Winifred Bryan Horner Outstanding Book Award from the Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric & Composition 2023 Rhetoric Society of America Fellows Early Career Award 2023 Leadership Award for People with Disabilities from the National Council of Teachers of English Public Engagement Jo Hsu is an active public intellectual whose work appears in major news outlets including the Huffington Post, the Hill, and the Boston Globe. They are committed to making academic knowledge accessible and relevant to broader publics, particularly in discussions about trans rights, disability justice, and racial equity. Their creative writing has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, reflecting their commitment to both scholarly and artistic forms of expression. Laboratory and Community Work While not leading a traditional laboratory, Hsu's scholarly work functions as a form of community-based research that centers QTPOC (Queer and Trans People of Color) experiences and knowledge production. They are actively involved with organizations supporting trans folks in Texas, including Black Trans Leadership of Austin, Transgender Education Network of Texas, and Equality Texas. Their work emphasizes relationality and community accountability as central to knowledge creation.

Kristin Longمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pediatric Psychology
• Health Disparities
• Psychosocial Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristin Long is an Associate Professor at Boston University and Director of the Child & Family Health Laboratory. She holds a PhD in Clinical and Biological-Health Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh (2012), completed postdoctoral training at Brown University’s Alpert Medical School, and joined BU in 2014. Her research focuses on the interplay between pediatric medical conditions, family dynamics, and cultural contexts, with emphasis on autism, cancer, intellectual disability, and asthma. Key areas include health disparities in autism care, psychosocial interventions for families, and sibling adjustment in chronic illness contexts. Education: PhD, Clinical and Biological-Health Psychology, University of Pittsburgh (2012) Clinical Internship & Postdoctoral Fellowship, Alpert Medical School of Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital Research interests: Family-cultural influences on child health outcomes Health equity in autism diagnosis/treatment Development of psychosocial interventions Cultural adaptations in healthcare delivery Her work has led to over 50 publications, emphasizing qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to understanding family experiences in pediatric chronic illness. Notable contributions include frameworks for sibling psychosocial care and culturally responsive interventions. Lab & Collaborations: Directs the Child & Family Health Lab, fostering community-academic partnerships to address unmet needs in pediatric healthcare. Active in developing nationwide standards for sibling psychosocial support in oncology care.

Rachelle Holeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Critical Disability Studies
• Community-Based Participatory Research
• Social Inclusion and Equity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rachelle Hole is a Professor at the School of Social Work, Faculty of Health and Social Development, University of British Columbia Okanagan. She serves as the Director of the Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship (CIIC) and leads the Social Inclusion and Equity Research Cluster at the Institute for Community Engaged Research. As an Associated Health Researcher with CREST.BD, she bridges mental health and disability studies through community-based participatory research. UBC Tier 1 Principal's Research Chair in Critical Disability Studies Director, Canadian Institute for Inclusion and Citizenship Social Inclusion and Equity Research Cluster Leader Associated Health Researcher, Collaborative RESearch Team (CREST.BD) Her research integrates critical disability studies with community-based participatory methodologies to advance social inclusion for marginalized populations, particularly focusing on individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Indigenous communities, and bipolar disorder patients. She explores employment equity, self-advocacy, and digital health tools like the PolarUs app for mental health. Her work emphasizes ethical participatory theatre and policy-informing research. Recent publications and grants (2018–2025) include multi-million-dollar partnerships with Canadian Institutes for Health Research, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, MITACS, and Vancouver Foundation. Key projects: Tide Project (youth employment), Impact 2.0 (summer employment), and Evidence to Inform Policy (community living sector). Her 15 most recent Google Scholar articles span employment barriers, digital health, research-based theatre, and policy analysis. Scientific awards include UBC Okanagan Health Researcher of the Year (2019). She has supervised numerous graduate students and collaborated with institutions like Community Living British Columbia, Aspire, and CREST.BD.