Who We Are
Co-Directors
Dr. Jill Cameron
Dr. Jill Cameron (she/her) is Professor and Vice Chair Research in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Her primary research interest is to understand the experiences and needs of family members who assume the role of caregiver for individuals with disability. Dr. Cameron aims to enhance models of health care delivery such that caregivers receive timely and relevant support across the care continuum. Ultimately, her research aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of people affected by disability and their caregivers.
Dr. Kelly O'Brien
Dr. Kelly O’Brien (she/her) is a physical therapist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, at the University of Toronto, cross appointed to the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI). She holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Episodic Disability and Rehabilitation. Kelly is a Co-Director of Disability and Rehabilitation with Long COVID Physio. Her research is focused on episodic disability and rehabilitation among people living with longstanding episodic conditions.
Program Coordinator
Kiera McDuff
Kiera (she/her) is a physiotherapist and is also the Research Coordinator for the Episodic Disability and Rehabilitation Research Lab. She has a clinical background in ICU and acute care and continues to practice at Toronto Western Hospital. She is a passionate advocate for the role of physiotherapists in promoting health and well-being of people across the continuum of care.