Our mission
CanNRT is a collaborative training platform that supports research excellence and builds sustainable and equitable pathways for early career researchers in neurodevelopment and associated conditions across Canada. Through multidisciplinary cross-sector learning, mentorship, and connectivity, CanNRT equips trainees to become the next generation of leaders.
We are committed to advancing neurodevelopmental research
Building a dynamic learning community
Strengthening member engagement
Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion
Co-designing high-quality accessible curriculum focused on key priority areas
Connecting research and community partners
Our Leadership
CanNRT Team
Steering Committee
Chair
Professor, Neurology and Neurosurgery, McGill University; Director, Transforming Autism Care Consortium
Trainee Co-Lead
Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences, McMaster University
Knowledge Broker, Family Engagement Program, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
Senior Clinical Scientist and Developmental Pediatrician, Holland Bloorview; Associate Professor, Paediatrics, University of Toronto
Chief of Research, SickKids; Professor of Medical Science and Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto
Professor and Joan & Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University
Priority Area Leads
Develop customized curriculum for different training levels, addressing underrepresented priority areas and building future capacity in Canada
Chair
Knowledge Broker, Family Engagement Program, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
Clinical Trials
Child Neurologist, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Toronto; VP of Research and Director, Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Coordinator
Research Associate, Knowledge Translation Program, CHILD-BRIGHT Network, RI-MUHC
Scientific Writing and Communication
Director and Graphics Coordinator, McGill Writing Centre, McGill University
Policy
Associate Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University; Canada Research Chair in Childhood Disability: Participation and Knowledge Translation
Review and Selection Committee
Operates independently to review and select candidates for competitions, fellowships, grants, and training passports
Co-Chair
Senior Scientist, Genetics and Genome Biology, SickKids; Associate Professor, Molecular Genetics, University of Toronto
Trainee Co-Lead
PhD candidate, Psychology, University of Toronto, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Associate Professor, Rehabilitation Science/Occupational Therapy, University of Alberta
Mentorship and Membership Committee
The Mentorship and Membership Committee develops effective and inclusive mentorship and membership programs to expand the CanNRT community and connect trainees with cross-sector mentors.
Chair
Assistant Professor and Pediatric Neurologist, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Trainee Co-Lead
PhD student, School and Applied Child Psychology, University of Calgary
Curriculum Co-Design Committee
Uses co-design to create a dynamic, responsive, and accessible curriculum for trainees, early career researchers, and the broader community
Knowledge Broker, Family Engagement Program, CanChild Centre for Childhood Disability Research
Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University
Developmental Pediatrician and Director, Autism Research Centre, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital; Professor of Pediatrics, University of Alberta
Become a member
Be part of a growing national community driving progress in neurodevelopmental research and training.
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