Knowledge Mobilization & Training, Capacity Development
This committee enables the continuous development and implementation of the Consortium’s knowledge mobilization activities including policy advocacy, education, resource development and engagement activities aimed at decision-makers, health care professionals, the public, and other relevant stakeholders. This committee also ensures the Consortium has cohesive training, mentoring and capacity development plans that include experiential learning opportunities spanning across all research teams and the Consortium partners.
Meet the Committee Members
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Charles Morin
CO-COORDINATOR Université Laval
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Rébecca Robillard
CO-COORDINATOR University of Ottawa
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Andrée-Ann Baril
McGill University
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Melanie Barwick
University of Toronto
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Julie Carrier
Université de Montréal
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Penny Corkum
Dalhousie University
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Judith Davidson
Queen’s University
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David Gardner
Dalhousie University
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Reut Gruber
McGill University
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Alzena Ilie
Dalhousie University
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Elizabeth Keys
UBC - Okanagan Campus
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Elliott Lee
University of Ottawa
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Nicole Loreto
Consortium Special Advisor
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Dominique Lorrain
Université Sherbrooke
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Arsenio Páez
Concordia University
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Sarah Pintwala
University of Toronto
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Meggan Porteous
University of Ottawa
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Eleftherios Soleas
Queen’s University
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Nicholas van den Berg
University of Montreal
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Melanie Vendette
CARSM
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Lydi-Anne Vezina-Im
Université Laval
Initiatives
Knowledge Mobilization
Leverage scientific evidence to inform public matters related to sleep (e.g., Task force for Daylight Savings Time, scheduling of school start times for optimal mental, physical and cognitive health in teenagers).
Produce evidence-based communications about sleep for decision- makers, health care providers, the general public, and diverse community-based groups (e.g., written articles, workshops, videos).
Contribute to the co-development of a position statement on clinical practical guidelines for insomnia.
Disseminate and showcase the work of Canadian sleep scientists and clinicians.
Conduct outreach activities and facilitate media communications to promote sleep health.
Training and Capacity Development
Map the gaps and needs for sleep-related academic training and professional development in Canada.
Conduct webinars on sleep sciences and knowledge mobilization for researchers.
Conduct sleep-related clinical training workshops for health care providers.
Create manuals to support health care professionals for insomnia management.
Support the growth of the next generations of sleep scientists via training scholarships.
Recognize and promote the work of young sleep scientists through competitive awards.