Carol Richards is a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Laval University and Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Rehabilitation (CIRRIS). She was the founding Director (1994-2003) of the Quebec Provincial Rehabilitation Research Network and co-founder of the Canadian Consortium of Disability and Rehabilitation Research. She holds a Canada Research Chair in Rehabilitation and the Laval University Research Chair in Cerebral Palsy, and is a member of the Governing Council of CIHR. As one of the first physiotherapists in Canada to obtain a ...

Professor of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia

An epidemiologist and physiotherapist, Dr. Linda Li aims to address the gap between "what is known" and "what we do" in the health sector. Her research centers on improving the care for people with arthritis and empowering patient self-care through integration of online, mobile, and wearable technologies in community settings. An advocate for including patient voices, Dr. Li's work advances the science and practice of engaging patients in shaping future research. She has been recognized by a Distinguished Scholar Award from the Association of Rheumatology Professionals (a division of American ...

Professor Emerita, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

Susan R. Harris is Professor Emerita in the Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia. One of the leading physical therapist researchers in the world, Dr. Harris has received awards from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and the American Physical Therapy Association as well as an Honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Harris’ research includes early diagnosis of cerebral palsy, effectiveness of early physical therapy for children with developmental disabilities, safe levels of exercise for women with breast cancer, and ...