Vice-President & Provost, University of Toronto

Professor Cheryl Regehr is an internationally recognized scholar known for her cross-disciplinary expertise in social work, forensic psychiatry and law. Her research has contributed significantly to understandings of trauma among survivors of violence, and frontline emergency and healthcare professionals. Her work informs the treatment and care of trauma survivors, and has brought to light critical factors regarding the impact of trauma exposure on professional decision-making in situations of risk and uncertainty that have far-reaching implications for the health sciences. Professor Regehr ...

Professor and Associate Dean, Research and Partnerships, University of Calgary

Dr. David Nicholas is a Professor and Associate Dean, Research and Partnerships in the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary. His research focuses on chronic health conditions and neurodevelopmental disability, including autism. This work substantively addresses transition into adulthood, family support, parenting, service access, and family-centred care. Dr. Nicholas has published over 180 peer reviewed articles and has given over 400 presentations to Canadian and international audiences. Dr. Nicholas has received multiple awards for his research and teaching.