Dr. Sylvie Nadeau is an internationally recognized physiotherapist and researcher in rehabilitation sciences who specializes in the understanding of mobility disorders in the elderly and in persons with physical disabilities. Her work has led to the development of innovative practices in rehabilitation. As a leader in her discipline, she created an advanced practice program in physiotherapy and established international student exchange agreements between universities. A visionary, she drives rehabilitation research in Quebec by developing national and international strategic partnerships and by rallying intersectoral collaboration to provide better health care and services to Canadians.