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Dr. Kelly O’Brien

Clinical Science Representative

Kelly is a physiotherapist and clinical epidemiologist with a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Episodic Disability and Rehabilitation. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, at the University of Toronto and cross appointed to the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME) and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI).  Kelly’s research is focused in the area of episodic disability, chronic disease and rehabilitation, specifically characterizing the episodic nature of disability experienced by people aging with chronic disease, and examining the implementation of community-based rehabilitation interventions to improve health outcomes for people living with chronic disease.  Kelly is a member of the Royal Society of Canada, College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, Ontario HIV Treatment Network Cohort Study Scientific Steering Committee, and CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network.  Kelly co-founded the Canada-International HIV and Rehabilitation Research Collaborative (CIHRRC) (http://cihrrc.ca), an international network of over 100 stakeholders with an interest in addressing research priorities and translating evidence in HIV and rehabilitation research.

 

Our Mission

  • Promote excellence in HIV research
  • Foster collaboration and cooperation among HIV research communities, including basic science, clinical science, epidemiology & public health and social science
  • Promote education and the development of new researchers
  • Provide a unified voice for Canadian HIV researchers and engage diverse stakeholders (community, industry, Government, NGO’s etc.) in ongoing dialogue and knowledge exchange to ensure that HIV research remains responsive to their needs
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  • When you’re registering for the e @AMMICana - CACMID annual conference on infectious diseases and diagnostic microbiology (March 28-31, 2023 in Toronto), remember that CAHR members receive a $35 discount on the full non-member conference registration! ammi.ca/en/annual-conf…
  • Last day to apply for the CAHR-@CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards! cahr-acrv.ca/awards/excelle… Dernier jour pour postuler aux Bourses d'excellence en recherche CAHR-@CANFAR! cahr-acrv.ca/fr/prix/prix-d… https://t.co/szhBdhZuRZ
  • Remember to apply for the CAHR-RV-@CAN Excellence in Research Awards by January 26th! cahr-acrv.ca/awards/excelle… Après le 26 janvier nous n’acceptons plus de candidatures aux Prix d'excellence en recherche ACRV-RV-@CAN! cahr-acrv.ca/fr/prix/prix-d… https://t.co/bhgkCEDBmD
  • Reminder: Apply Now – A workshop on “Jumpstarting your Participatory Social-Behavioural Health Intervention” cahr-acrv.ca/wp-content/upl… UmnUV @CBRC weets @CAT EInfo @Giving_
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About CAHR

With a membership of more than 1,000 researchers and others interested in HIV research, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the leading organization of HIV/AIDS researchers in Canada. CAHR is the organizing body for the Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR Conference).

CAHR encourages Canadian researchers to be leaders in knowledge translation and to effectively respond both to the Canadian and global HIV/AIDS epidemics. Since its founding in 1991, CAHR has promoted excellence in HIV research, including mentorship and career development of investigators entering the field.

CAHR fosters collaboration and co-operation among HIV research communities, including basic, clinical and social sciences, epidemiology and public health. CAHR also engages people living with HIV/AIDS and AIDS service organizations in ongoing dialogue and information exchange to ensure that HIV/AIDS research remains responsive to the epidemic and its stakeholders.

CAHR is a registered charity.

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