Current Chairholders
Kristin Cleverley, RN, PhD, CPMHN(C), FAAN
Rossy Chair in Campus Mental Health at the University of Toronto
Informing efforts to harmonize and enhance delivery of mental health services across the University of Toronto
Cindy-Lee Dennis, PhD, FCAHS
Heather M Reisman Chair in Perinatal Nursing Research
Advancing perinatal nursing research and patient care.
Lindsay Jibb, RN, PhD
Signy Hildur Eaton Chair in Paediatric Nursing Research
Using mHealth and eHealth technologies to manage pain in children and adolescents with cancer.
Tieghan Killackey, RN, PhD
RBC Chair in Cardiovascular Nursing Research
Improving transitions in care across the lifespan for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease.
Samantha Mayo, RN, PhD, FAAN
RBC Chair in Nursing Oncology, Research and Education
Optimizing long-term health outcomes of cancer survivors, focusing particularly on cancer-related cognitive impairment (“chemobrain”).
Martine Puts, RN, PhD , FAAN, FCAN
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), in Care of Frail Older Adults
Improving the quality of life and health outcomes of older adults, particularly those with cancer.
Jennifer Stinson, RN-EC, PhD, CPNP, FAAN
Mary Jo Haddad Nursing Chair in Child Health Research
Improving management of pain and other symptoms in children with chronic illnesses using eHealth and mHealth technology.
Mandana Vahabi, RN, PhD, FCAN
Women’s Health Research Chair
Advancing access and equity in women’s health and addressing cancer screening disparities among structurally marginalized populations.
Kimberley Widger, RN, PhD, CHPCN(C), FAAN, FCAN
Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Pediatric Palliative Care
Ensuring each child diagnosed with a life-threatening condition receives optimal palliative care throughout the illness.