The Leadership Rehab Rounds (LRR) is a Rehab Sector* initiative that brings together students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty and invited external experts to share detailed information about their completed projects, comprehensive research programs and current events topical for rehabilitation science.
Dr. Paula Rowland, PhD
Assistant Professor | Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto
TITLE: "Truth, Trust, and Technology: Transformation and the Future of the Professions"
DATE: May 20, 2026
Each Leadership Rehab Rounds will consist of a maximum 40-minute talk, a 10-minute scientific question period. Presenters will range from senior students and postdoctoral researchers presenting results of completed projects and faculty presenting completed projects, program overviews, or topical commentaries and tutorials. Presenters are strongly encouraged to come prepared to share the successes and challenges of their professional journey with the audience.
The goals of the Leadership Rehab Rounds are to:
1. Foster greater breadth and depth of interdisciplinary knowledge in
rehabilitation and related sciences;
2. Meet curricular needs of RSI students;
3. Promote collegial, critical scientific inquiry;
4. Foster internal and external collaborative relationships; and of course
5. Have fun!
NOTE: To promote accessibility and engagement, LRR will be delivered using a hybrid format (online via Zoom and limited in-person seating). Presenters have the option to present in-person or online. Please visit the event page for login and in-person attendance details.
*The Rehabilitation Sciences Sector is made up of four main departments:
- Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute
For more details about each department, please visit their individual department websites.
2025 - 2026 Schedule:
| SPEAKER | PRESENTATION TITLE | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Paula Rowland, PhD Assistant Professor | Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto |
"Truth, Trust, and Technology: Transformation and the Future of the Professions" | MAY 20, 2026 |
| John Shepherd, MSc PhD Candidate | Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto |
"A Phenomenological Exploration of the Experience of Embodiment After Spinal Cord Injury" | JUNE 3, 2026 |
| Josh Shore, R.Kin, MSc, PMP Registered Kinesiologist PhD Candidate | Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto |
"From Rehabilitation to Recovery: Advancing an Integrative Approach to Concussion Management with a Technology-Based Multidomain Assessment Tool" | JUNE 17, 2026 |
Previous Rounds:
| SPEAKER | PRESENTATION TITLE | DATE | RECORDING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Emma Peddigrew, PhD Postdoctoral Fellow | Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto |
"From Stigma to Strength: Psycho-Emotional Disablism and the Positive Reframing of Learning Disabilities" | MAY 6, 2026 | View |
| Bibi Imre-Millei, MA PhD Candidate | Department of Political Science, Lund University, Sweden Research Fellow | Centre for International and Defense Policy, Queen’s University |
"Potential Wellbeing and Workplace Challenges for Military Members Using Drones in Canada" | APRIL 22, 2026 | N/A |
| Dr. Lisa Wickerson, PT, PhD Assistant Professor | Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto Affiliate Scientist | Toronto General Hospital Research Institute |
"Remote Patient Monitoring and Hybrid Rehabilitation for People Undergoing Lung Transplantation" | APRIL 8, 2026 | N/A |
To access more recordings to our previous rounds!
CONTACT: For more information, please contact: rsi.director@utoronto.ca