Overview
Speaker: Keiko Shikako
Date: November 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET
Language: English
Format: Online, via Zoom
Audience: CanNRT Members (Become a member – it’s free)
Ready to see your research come alive in the world of policy? This workshop helps researchers understand how to connect their work with policy contexts, communicate results with impact, and translate findings into concrete actions that inform decision-making.
Learning objectives
- Identify the relevance of their research for public policy.
Translate findings into actionable recommendations.
Communicate results effectively to decision-makers.
Speaker
Keiko Shikako, PhD, (@KeikoShikako) is an Associate Professor at McGill University and the Canada Research Chair in Childhood Disability (Participation and Knowledge Translation). Her research focuses on knowledge translation science and the rights of children with disabilities. Her current research includes the Jooay App, a free app that connects children with disabilities and their families to leisure opportunities in their neighborhoods. She also co-leads the CHILD-BRIGHT Network Knowledge Mobilization Program and leads the network Policy Hub.
Questions?
Contact: Roberta Cardoso
Priority Area Leads (PALs) Coordinator, CanNRT
roberta.cardoso@muhc.mcgill.ca
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