Advisory Committee Biography

In these roles, his focus is on helping researchers translate their new knowledge into information "products" aimed at consumers, front-line service providers, and policy and decision-makers. He also assists research teams to develop dissemination strategies as an integral part of their research plan.

In previous roles, he led the development of a child health plan (in partnership with two Local Health Integration Networks), as well as developing the Family Advisory Council and the Family Resource Centres at McMaster Children's Hospital. He also developed the innovative Community Education Service, a series of workshops, courses and groups for young people and their families.

He studied liberal arts at St. John's College, Annapolis, Maryland, as well as courses in the Clinical Behavioral Sciences program at McMaster University. He has served in leadership positions on a number of community boards, including child welfare, health planning, and recreation.

His research interests include the translation of knowledge directly to consumers, and applying market research techniques to improving service delivery to patients. He is currently involved in several dissemination projects in child   youth mental health across Canada.

 

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