About the PRIME Team

Gillian’s research interests include psychosocial aspects of childhood disability and enhancing service delivery. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Optimal Care for Children with Disabilities and is a Distinguished Senior Scientist in the Bloorview Research Institute.

Virginia’s research interests include development and validation of outcome measures, and intervention effectiveness in pediatric rehabilitation. She is a Senior Scientist in the Bloorview Research Institute.
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Heidi’s research interests include investigating strengths-based, solution-focused coaching as a method for increased engagement in clinical teaching and mentoring, and rehabilitation. She is a Collaborative Practice Leader for professional groups including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Therapeutic Recreation and Life Skills, at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

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Diane is the Vice-President, Experience and Transformation at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Madhu is a Research Coordinator in the Bloorview Research Institute. In addition to this project, she coordinates studies looking at clinical listening skills in pediatric rehabilitation and the impact of a new online client portal at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital.

Laura is an occupational therapist at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. She currently works in the Child Development Program and Concussion Centre, and has previous experience in a variety of other inpatient, outpatient, and community programs at Holland Bloorview. Laura is a Lecturer (status appointment) in the Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy at the University of Toronto.

Michelle’s research interests include parent’s attendance, participation, and engagement in children’s developmental rehabilitation services. Michelle is an assistant professor in the School of Rehabilitation Science at McMaster University. She is a CanChild Scientist and Adjunct Scientist at the Bloorview Research Institute.

Eric’s research interests include initiation and maintenance of parental engagement in children’s therapy programs over time. Eric is a PhD Student in the Department of Rehabilitation Science at the University of Toronto.
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Jan is a mother of a son with Cerebral Palsy. She is a member of the Holland Bloorview Family Advisory Committee and has participated on many committees as a family advisor. Both she and her son have participated in many studies since he was 2 years old. She is currently involved in the Transitions Strategy initiative at Holland Bloorview.

Emily is a second-year student at the University of Toronto currently majoring in Mental Health Studies and Health Policy.  Emily is a current patient and a former inpatient (for 6 years) of Holland Bloorview, and is an active volunteer at Holland Bloorview as a youth leader, an ambassador, and as a member of the Youth Advisory Council.

Kate has expertise in knowledge translation (KT) and evidence-informed behavior change strategies. Her research interests include the effects of environment on children’s skill acquisition, prosocial behaviour, and mental health. She is a Knowledge Translation Specialist in the Bloorview Research Institute.

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Matt’s Ph.D. research combined an exploration into how resilience operates in response to challenging experiences with the application of advanced statistical methodologies like structural equation models and mixture models. His research helps to offer an understanding of the components of resilience that can be developed to help restore well-being.
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Lisa’s research interests include family-centred care and participation of children. Lisa is the Director of the DHSC Program and a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Drexel University.

Reema’s research interests include family-centered care, how to engage parents in the rehabilitation process and the factors that facilitate or hinder parents’ engagement. Reema is a PhD student in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at Drexel University.

Roger is the Director of Occupational Therapy and Professor of Health, Human Function, and Rehabilitation Sciences at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

Deborah is the Director of the Cerebral Palsy Program at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
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Patrick is a Clinical Research Associate at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago. He manages multiple industry sponsored and PI initiated projects in physical rehabilitation medicine.

Jenny’s research interests include determining intervention effectiveness for children with developmental disabilities, motivation for change, and how service providers can evaluate outcomes in pediatric rehabilitation. She is Emeritus Professor of Occupational Therapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland.

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Jodie’s research interests include clinical reasoning and decision-making of occupational therapists working with children. She is Senior Lecturer and Clinical Education Program Director within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland.

Rachel completed her PhD at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Queensland in 2019. Her research explored child and parent engagement in occupational therapy in Brisbane, Australia. She currently works as an occupational therapist clinician at Montrose Therapy and Respite Services.

Laura is a Senior Research Technician within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, at The University of Queensland, and a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University.