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Christine Chambers, PhD RPsych FRSC FCAHS (she/her/hers)

Scientific Director
Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health, CIHR

Dr. Christine Chambers is an international leader in the study of children’s pain and an innovator in patient engagement, partnerships and knowledge mobilization. As a clinical psychologist and national voice for children’s health, Christine creates purposeful connections with diverse groups to move research from ideas to impact, improving the daily lives of children, youth and families. Twice named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network, Christine has published over 200 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and is recognized in the top 2% of the most cited scientists in the world.

As Scientific Director of the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health (IHDCYH) at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Christine is steering a bold vision to foster research that promotes better beginnings, vibrant childhoods and empowered youth. She is a Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Children’s Pain at Dalhousie University and faculty member in the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research at IWK Health Centre. Her acclaimed research program has helped establish Canada as a leader in children’s pain research. She is also the Scientific Director of Solutions for Kids in Pain (SKIP)

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